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πŸ’° Minnesota State University-Mankato Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
7
Automatic
2
Out-of-State Awards
$9,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$750-$32,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.5 GPA / 25 ACT

Minnesota State University-Mankato awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $9,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.5 GPA / 25 ACT. Against tuition of $17,725, students receiving the largest award pay about $8,725 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Tuition & fees
$17,725
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Largest annual award
$9,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$8,725/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $11,424), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Minnesota State University-Mankato's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Minnesota State University-Mankato β€” no separate application

2 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

In-State Tuition Scholarship for Non-Minnesota Residents
Award
$9,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1200+
A scholarship that reduces tuition to the Minnesota resident rate for qualifying non-Minnesota residents.
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Maverick Scholarship- GPA Based
Award
$750-$1,250 one-time in-state
$750-$1,250 one-time out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A one-year, non-refundable scholarship awarded automatically based on high school GPA.
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Other scholarships at Minnesota State University-Mankato (5)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Graham Chemistry Scholarship- Students Majoring in Chemistry
$2,500 one-time
A one-year scholarship for incoming students majoring in chemistry.
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Meredith Scholarship- Pursuing Careers in Math and Natural Sciences
$32,000 total
A four-year scholarship for an undergraduate student committed to a career in mathematics or natural sciences.
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National Merit Finalist Scholarship
$8,000 total
A four-year scholarship for high school students who are National Merit Scholarship Finalists.
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Presidential Scholarship- Strong Academics and Leadership
$20,000 total
A competitive, four-year award for students with strong academics and leadership.
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South Dakota In-State Tuition Scholarship
$9,000/yr
A scholarship that reduces tuition to the Minnesota resident rate for South Dakota residents.
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Common questions about Minnesota State University-Mankato scholarships

How much merit aid does Minnesota State University-Mankato give?

Published awards range $9,000/yr. Minnesota State University-Mankato lists 7 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Minnesota State University-Mankato?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.5 GPA / 25 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Minnesota State University-Mankato give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $9,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Minnesota State University-Mankato?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 51% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Minnesota State University-Mankato?

2 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Minnesota State University-Mankato's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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