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Minnesota State University-Mankato Women's Cross Country

Welcome to the Minnesota State University-Mankato women's cross country recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference from Mankato, Minnesota. Led by head coach Jen Blue, 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.
Not reported
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
Jen Blue
Men's & Women's Cross Country/track and Field Head Coach Women’s Cross Country/assistant Men's & Women's Track and Field Coach/director of Operations - Distance
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Brian Sebera
Men's & Women's Cross Country/track and Field Associate Head Coach Men's & Women's Track & Field - Long/triple Jump & Multi Events
(507) 389-1117·View profile
Isaiah Warning
Men's & Women's Cross Country/track and Field Volunteer Assistant Coach Men's & Women's Track and Field - Distance
(507) 389-2673·View profile
Jeremy Essler
Men's & Women's Cross Country/track and Field Assistant Coach Men's Cross Country/track & Field Coach
(507) 382-0178·View profile
Josh Jablon
Men's & Women's Cross Country/track and Field Volunteer Assistant Coach Men's & Women's Track and Field - Throws
(507) 382-5531·View profile
Paige Hickson
Men's & Women's Cross Country/track and Field Volunteer Assistant Coach Men's & Women's Track and Field - Pole Vault
(507) 382-5531·View profile
Denisha Cartwright
Men's & Women's Cross Country/track and Field Volunteer Assistant Coach Men's & Women's Track and Field - Sprints & Hurdles
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Logan Kiel
Men's & Women's Cross Country/track and Field Volunteer Assistant Coach Men's & Women's Track and Field - Jumps & Multis
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 68% of D2 women's cross country 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
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 31% of D2 women's cross country 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

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
Not reported
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (507) 389-1866

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