Founded in 1868 as a Mankato Normal School, Minnesota State University, Mankato prepares students for future leadership and successful careers by providing a variety of general education, professional, and life-long learning options. Minnesota State Mankato is a part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System (MnSCU).

Minnesota State University, Mankato has definite online certificate programs and degrees on offer. Thus, students can purse such degrees as Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Arts, undergraduate and graduate Certificates and Licensure in the following fields:
• Allied Health and Nursing
• Arts and Humanities
• Education
• Science, Engineering and Technology
• Social and Behavioral Sciences

Some of the extended learning programs do not require campus visits; however, there are programs that require 1-2 visits for program orientation or specific courses. Online learning at Minnesota StateMankato is designed for the students who want the freedom to attend class at any time, any place. Online Learning allows students to take single classes or complete an entire degree program.

Financial Aid
Eligible students are enquired to apply for financial aid. There is a certain expected family contribution to the tuition of the student but students still have a chance to make their road towards their higher education goals as smooth as possible. The types of aid offered at Minnesota State University, Mankato include, but are not limited to, grants, childcare, scholarships, work-study, and loans.