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Minnesota State University-Mankato Men's Ice Hockey

Welcome to the Minnesota State University-Mankato men's ice hockey recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Central Collegiate Hockey Assn from Mankato, Minnesota. Led by head coach Luke Strand, Minnesota State University-Mankato pairs a 88% acceptance rate with a 53% graduation rate and a $18,861 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
29
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Central Collegiate Hockey Assn
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

Program Performance Trend

Averaged a 69% winning percentage over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%86%'21-2265%'22-2354%'23-2473%'24-2564%'25-26
Staff
Luke Strand
Head Coach, Men's Hockey
(507) 389-5196·View profile
Troy G. Ward
Associate Head Coach, Men's Hockey
(507) 389-1015·View profile
Cory McCracken
Assistant Coach, Men's Hockey
(507) 389-1015·View profile
Keith Paulsen
Assistant Coach, Men's Hockey
(507) 389-1015·View profile
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 19% of D1 men's ice hockey programs academically.

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

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 69% of D1 men's ice hockey 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
Reported 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 68% of D1 men's ice hockey programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$3,170,842
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$1,135,041
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (507) 389-1866

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