Rasmussen University Mankato Campus
Rasmussen University Mankato Campus
Rasmussen University has been educating Minnesotans for over 125 years. The Mankato campus is located right inside the historic Madison East Center on the corner of Madison Avenue and North Victory Drive—just a short drive from Highways 14 and 169 with easy access to North Mankato and the surrounding community.
Whether you choose an on-campus program in the Twin Cities metro or online program, you’ll have support from the Mankato campus. With 60+ career-focused programs in the School of Nursing, Business, Technology, Health Sciences, Justice Studies, Human Services, Education and Design, you can gain the skills and confidence to help you pursue the career you want.
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On-Campus Programs at the Rasmussen University Mankato Campus
The Mankato campus rests in the Madison East Center, nestled alongside local healthcare facilities—a perfect fit for a campus that is well-known locally for Health Sciences and Nursing programs. Hands-on training in the campus nursing lab allows you to practice your skills in an immersive, up-to-date facility. You’ll benefit from utilizing the latest medical technology in the campus medical lab.
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Medical Assisting
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
The Medical Assisting program at our Bloomington campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)1 so you can confidently pursue your career and make a memorable impact on patients.
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Practical Nursing (LPN)
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
Train to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and prepare to take the NCLEX-PN® exam2 in as few as 12 months3 in our Practical Nursing program at our Mankato campus. There is no prerequisite coursework for admission or waiting list for qualified applicants at many campuses.
- Professional Nursing (ADN/RN)
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
Our CCNE-accredited5 program can help you become an advanced registered nurse with their BSN degree. Practice your skills in small class sizes to better collaborate with other dedicated Nursing students. Choose your entry track:
- BSN Standard Degree: for those without a degree
- BSN Accelerated Second Degree: for those with a Bachelor’s degree who want a career change into nursing
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Healthcare
- On-campus and online classes
You know that the healthcare industry has a lot of options—quickly gain practical experience in healthcare and business concepts with a Healthcare Associate’s degree or Certificate. Associate’s degree students can choose among these specializations: Medical Administrative Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assisting or Healthcare Administration.
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Law Enforcement
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
Make a positive impact on your community as a Minnesota police offer with a Law Enforcement Certificate or Associate’s degree. The academic portion is available online, while the residential Law Enforcement skills training courses are only offered through our Eagan, MN, campus and the immersive tactical experiences at the HERO Training Center in Cottage Grove, MN.
The Law Enforcement Associate’s degree program is not aligned to the standards of any professional licensing body other than the MN POST and is not intended to satisfy professional licensure requirements of any professional licensing agency in any other state.
Explore All Programs Online and at the Mankato Campus
Take a look at what programs are available 100% online or include a mix of online courses and on-campus courses in Mankato. Choose between the area of study (what you want to study), credential level (what type of degree you would earn) or learning options (how you will learn).
Accounting
- Online
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Online
- On Campus
- Field Experience
Business
- Online
Business Management
- Online
Computer Science
- Online
Criminal Justice
- Online
Cyber Security
- Online
Data Analytics
- Online
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Online
- Field Experience
Early Childhood Education
- Online
Finance
- Online
Graphic Design
- Online
Health and Wellness
- Online
Health Information Management
- Online
- Field Experience
Health Information Technician
- Online
- Field Experience
Healthcare
- Online
- On Campus
Healthcare Management
- Online
Human Resources and Organizational Leadership
- Online
Human Services
- Online
Information Technology
- Online
Information Technology Management
- Online
Information Technology Project Management
- Online
Information Technology Support
- Online
Law Enforcement
- Online
- On Campus
- Field Experience
Marketing
- Online
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Online
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
- Online
Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM)
- Online
Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Online
- Field Experience
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner (MSN-NP)
- Online
- Field Experience
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Online
- Field Experience
Medical Administrative Assistant
- Online
Medical Assisting
- Online
- On Campus
- Field Experience
Medical Billing and Coding
- Online
Network Support
- Online
Network Systems Administration
- Online
Paralegal
- Online
Pharmacy Technician
- Online
- Field Experience
Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
- Online
- Field Experience
- Online
- Field Experience
Practical Nursing
- Online
- On Campus
- Field Experience
Professional Nursing
- Online
- On Campus
- Field Experience
RN to BSN
- Online
- Field Experience
Software Application Development
- Online
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Online
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"When you visit our campus, you’ll see plenty of smiling faces and open doors. We are here for you and dedicate ourselves to helping you succeed."
Kathy Sanger
Campus Executive Director
Find the Support You Need at Our Mankato Campus
Students at the Rasmussen University Mankato site can expect to find a wide range of support throughout their time in school—you’ll see everything from assistance with financial aid, grants and scholarships to connecting with students to help keep them on track.
Stuck on a specific academic question? Tutors are available to help on-campus as well as online. Students also have access to computer labs and study lounges all throughout campus.
Additional Information for Students and Graduates
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Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
The Medical Assisting Diploma program at the Mankato campus in Minnesota is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852
301-291-7550
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Mankato campus located in Mankato, Minnesota, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Mankato campus located in Mankato, Minnesota is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
The Health Information Management accreditor of Rasmussen University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The University’s accreditation for the Associate degree in Health Information Technician has been reaffirmed through 2025. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at [email protected].
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202-887-6791