People move to Minnesota just for its schools. They choose Greater
Mankato schools for their high standards, excellent facilities, and
commitment to continuous improvement.
The extensive list of area resources highlights public and private
programs for learners from pre-school through post-graduate age.
Additional education options include business and technical career
training, as well as alternative and adult learning programs.
From preschool to graduate school, the Mankato area is
well-known for excellence in education.
COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND POST-SECONDARY
Minnesota State University,
Mankatomnsu.edu
122 Taylor Center (Admissions)
Mankato, MN 56001
507.389.1822 or 800.722.0544 (MN)
General Information: 507.389.2463
MSU has 6 colleges within the university
More than 150 majors, minors and pre-professional
programs
More than 200 student organizations and activity
clubs
3 residence halls, all wired for Internet use
Academic calendar: Two semesters with two summer
sessions
Student/Faculty ratio: 20:1
Rasmussen College - Mankato
Campusrasmussen.edu
130 St. Andrews Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
507.625.6556 or 800.657.6767
Degrees offered: BS and AAS degrees, as well as diploma & certificate programs
Programs offered - Program areas include Accounting, Allied Health, Business Management, Crime Management, Digital Design & Advertising, Early Childhood Education, Nursing, Office Management, Technology and Information Management.
Academic calendar: Four quarters
Low teacher-to-student ratio and a dedicated, caring
staff and faculty, offering top-notch educational
opportunities and personalized attention.
Student/Faculty ratio: 13:1
Gustavus Adolphus Collegegustavus.edu
800 West College Avenue
St. Peter, MN 56082-1498
507.933.8000
Attracts students from 43 states and 22 foreign
countries
Two semesters and a four week January term
Among the state's leading producers of graduates
receiving Fulbright, Goldwater or National Science
Foundation pre-doctoral scholarships
South Central College - A Minnesota Community and Technical College southcentral.edu
North Mankato Campus
1920 Lee Boulevard
North Mankato, MN 56003
507.389.7200 or 800.722.9359
Faribault and Mankato Campuses
New! Liberal Arts Associate of Arts (A.A.) Transfer Program
Over 50 Technical Majors
Certificate, Diploma, Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Associate in Science (A.S.) and Associate in Arts (A.A.)
Academic Calendar: Fall and Spring Semesters and one condensed Summer Session
Customized Training for Business and Industry (training.southcentral.edu)
Center for Continuous
Learningmnsu.edu/ccl
(A partnership between Minnesota State University, Mankato
and South Central Technical College)
116 Alumni Foundation Building
Mankato, MN 56001
507.389.5622
Mankato Area Public Schools (MAPS) rank in the top on-third
nationally as winners of the "Gold Medal Schools"
award; and are nationally recognized for meeting the
needs and expectations of families choosing schools
as winners of the "School Match" award. (Source:
Expansion Management Magazine, 2000 & School Match
of Columbus, Ohio, 1999.)
Mankato Area Public Schools
- Independent School District #77www.isd77.k12.mn.us
10 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 2
PO Box 8741
Mankato, MN 56002-8741
507.387.1868
Tech Prep and Youth Apprenticeship programs are
in place for high school students
