Located south of downtown and perched above the Minnesota River Valley, Minnesota State University's 350-acre Mankato campus makes it the third largest university in Minnesota. As of 2010, the student population is 14,500, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 22:1. The university has undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs, and also offers degrees online.
Minnesota State University, Mankato
228 Wiecking Ctr
Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-1866
mnsu.edu
Bethany Lutheran College is a private Christian liberal arts college offering bachelor degrees in 19 disciplines, as well as teaching certificates. The teacher-to-student ratio is 12:1 for 607 students as of fall 2009. All courses are taught with Christian teachings.
Bethany Lutheran College
700 Luther Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
800-944-3066
blc.edu
Rasmussen College's Mankato campus focuses on specialized business, technology and health degrees. Programs are conducted on campus and/or online. Rasmussen is an accredited institution and aids students in qualifying for financial aid.
Rasumussen College
130 St. Andrews Dr.
Mankato, MN 56001
507-625-6556
rasmussen.edu