Minnesota State University

The Minnesota State University is considered among the best higher educational institutons in the region as evidenced by the fact that a major university ranking platform, ranks it #60 among all regional universities in the Midwest region.

The institute's courses are also rated highly, with its BBA course securing a nation-wide rank of #304 as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings, while its Business & Management courses rank #328.

The Minnesota State University application fee is around USD 20 (INR 1,730) for undergraduate students, & USD 40 (INR 3,450) for students interested in admissions to PG courses. The fee can be paid via the official university application portal through a credit card. 

The university does not consider any applications without the payment of the above mentioned amount.

The Minnesota State University course fee varies for different courses & specialisations.

The cost of an MBA programme is around INR 11.29 L, while that of an BBA programme is around INR 15.84 L.

Students must also take into account the various costs associated with living in Minnesota such as room & board, groceries, transport, etc.

The annual estimated cost of living in Minnesota is around INR 12 L-INR 16 L. Actual costs may vary depending on the standard of lifestyle students decide to pursue.

The Minnesota State University offers a number of courses across several prominent fields including Business Administration, Engineering, Technology, Healthcare & more.

Listed below are some popular courses offered at MNSU:

·      BBA

·      BA in Communication & Media

·      BFA in Art & Design

·      BS in Computer Science & Technology

·      BS in Accounting

·      MBA

·      MS in Aviation

·      MS in Criminal Justice

MNSU ranks highly as part of university rankings given by several prominent publications. An unofficial source ranks it #316 as part of its UG Business Rankings 2025.

The same source gives it a country-level rank of #17 as part of its rankings of Top Public Schools in the US & #44 for Best UG Engineering Programs.

The institute's Business & Management courses are ranked #328 among all universities in the United States by Shiksha Popularity Rankings.

The state of Minnesota is known for boasting a robust economy complemented by a plethora of prominent industries including: manufacturing, technology, agriculture & healthcare among others.

The state's Mayo Clinic in Rochester, is a leader in healthcare innovation & patient care. The state is also home to Target's, one of the largest retail organizations in the United States.

The state is also the top producer of soybeans, corn & sugar beets, along with turkeys & dairy products. The Twin Cities area is a hub of major tech companies, employing people from across the globe.

The Minnesota State University is known for its academic excellence, cutting edge research & a proud student community.

The institution's student population is full of diversity & bright minds, from across the globe, who are provided the resources to upskill themselves & encouraged to make a positive contribution to the society.

The university offers over 200+ courses across the UG & PG levels & gives students the flexibility to pursue their studies from a remote location, via its online programs.

Yes, MSU doesn’t require you to have a specific number of years or months of work experience (For all UG and most Masters courses). This requirement is generally for executive MBA’s. Other than that you can take up any course in MSU and it won’t require a work experience. So, if you are planning for a general full time MBA, work experience won’t be required.