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ACCEPTANCE RATE

62.71%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

89%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

22:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

74

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,471

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Guidance Counselor Degree

The guidance counselor program at Minnesota State University – Mankato prepares students for careers as university professors, school administrators, and educational consultants, as well as school counselors. The program focuses on applying theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, as well as organizing guidance services within educational institutions. Program courses include: legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer guidance counselor degrees.

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Minnesota State University – Mankato

1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University - Mankato provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Mankato, MN and publically funded. Minnesota State University - Mankato has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 15,000.

Areas of study offered at msu include but are not limited to:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Education
  • Security And Protective Services
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions staff. Most students accepted to msu score in-between 20 to 24 on the ACT. 89% of those students that apply are accepted to msu, of which 45% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $7,900 and out-of-state residents pay $16,000 for the year. Some students at Minnesota State University - Mankato may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Minnesota State University - Mankato "Mavericks" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to see more about this school may take a look at their website at http://www.mnsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Guidance Counselor Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Minnesota State University – Mankato has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Master's Degree35
Doctorate Degree1

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female33

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian3
Hispanic2
White27
Multiple Races1
Unknown3

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Guidance Counselor program at Minnesota State University – Mankato, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors

Description

Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, educational, guidance, school, and vocational counselors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Mankato-North Mankato, MN
    • Total Employment: 80
    • Average Hourly Rate: $21.51
    • Average Annual Salary: $44750

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Minnesota State University – Mankato accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Minnesota State University – Mankato may provide services to students including:

  • Online classes
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Minnesota State University – Mankato is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
  • Basketball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
  • Track and Field (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
  • Football (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling