Minnesota State University, Mankato facts for kids
Motto | Big Ideas. Real-world Thinking. |
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Type | Public Flagship University |
Established | 1868 |
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Endowment | $51.0 million |
Budget | $241.0 million (2017) |
President | Richard Davenport |
Academic staff
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750 |
Administrative staff
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1,250 |
Students | 15,110 (Fall 2017) |
Undergraduates | 13,280 |
Postgraduates | 1,830 |
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Campus | Mid-size city 303 acres (123 ha) |
Colors | Purple & Gold |
Nickname | Mavericks |
Sporting affiliations
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NCAA Division II – NSIC NCAA Division I - WCHA |
Mascot | Stomper |
Minnesota State University, Mankato (Minnesota State) is the largest and second oldest university in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. It is one of the largest universities in Minnesota. The nickname for the sports teams is the Mavericks. Minnesota State is located in Mankato, Minnesota a city southwest of the Twin Cities. It has a big business impact on southern Minnesota. It's stadium was where the Vikings came to practice in the summer. It was also linked to the Coach (TV series). It sports teams have won several national championships in the National Collegiate Athletics Association Division 2 level. Minnesota State University, Mankato
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In Spanish: Universidad Estatal de Minnesota para niños
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