Safety Score
1.97 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Mankato, MN · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Minnesota State University-Mankato
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 14,709-student campus.
- 1.97
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,989
- Rank of 3,050
- #44
- MN rank
- 14,709
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Minnesota State University-Mankato reports 1.97 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,989 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 64% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.97
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,989
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 64%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 16
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Minnesota State University-Mankato increased from 7 to 16 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesMinnesota State University-Mankato is a Public institution located in Mankato, MN, enrolling approximately 14,709 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 37 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MN, it ranks #44 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 14,709 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Minnesota State University-Mankato is "Rape" with 15 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MN averaging 1.71 incidents per 1,000 students, Minnesota State University-Mankato reports 15% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 45 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1989
See peer comparison
State Rank (MN)
#44
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
16
across 11 crime categories
Where Minnesota State University-Mankato sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 36% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Minnesota State University-Mankato percentile rank 34.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1989 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Minnesota State University-Mankato reports 15% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $9,572
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $18,942
- Avg Net Price
- $19,139
- Median Debt
- $21,106
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 21%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 88%
- SAT Average
- 1150
- ACT Average
- 22
- ACT Range
- 21–25
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 54%
- Retention Rate
- 80%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $50,098
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $56,922
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 82%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyMinnesota State University-Mankato: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 14% (14 → 16 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Fondling | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
45 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 11 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 430 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 3 | 3 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
MN
Minnesota State University-Mankato
1.97 incidents / 1,000 students
AZ
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
DE
Wilmington University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ · 14,725 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE · 14,678 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · 14,651 enrolled
Safety Score 3.89
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · 14,779 enrolled
Safety Score 4.40
Saint Louis Community College
Saint Louis, MO · 14,627 enrolled
Safety Score 0.27
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Minnesota State University-Mankato nationally (rank #1989), regardless of size or state.
University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN
National Rank #1988
The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH
National Rank #1990
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK
National Rank #1987
Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
National Rank #1991
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
Roswell, NM
National Rank #1986
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minnesota State University-Mankato safe?
Minnesota State University-Mankato has a safety score of 1.97 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,989 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Minnesota State University-Mankato?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Minnesota State University-Mankato compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MN.
Does Minnesota State University-Mankato have fire safety data?
Yes. Minnesota State University-Mankato reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Minnesota State University-Mankato's Safety Profile
Minnesota State University-Mankato in Mankato, MN enrolls 14,709 students and has a safety score of 1.97 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1989 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 7 in 2022 to 16 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Minnesota State University-Mankato's 1.97 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Minnesota State University-Mankato against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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