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Minnesota State University-Mankato Women's Basketball

The Minnesota State University-Mankato women's basketball program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) as a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, based in Mankato, Minnesota. The program is better funded than 78% of D2 women's basketball programs, earning a B for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 68% of D2 women's basketball programs, and the school is more affordable than 25% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
16
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
18,388
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
88%
State
Minnesota
City
Mankato
Address
South Rd and Ellis Ave
Staff
Emilee Thiesse
Head Coach
Amy Sander
Associate Head Coach, Women's Basketball
(507) 389-1458·View profile
Kelly Alexander
Assistant Athletic Trainer Women's Basketball, Softball
(507) 389-1243·View profile
B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 68% of D2 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
80%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
53%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$50,098
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$56,922
D

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 25% of D2 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$8,355
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$17,725
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,424
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$18,861
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$20
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 78% of D2 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$687,875
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$149,967
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$8,262
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (507) 389-1866

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