programs originally offered at the Normandale Center, such as the Twin Cities engineering program, were expanded to other Minnesota State system community colleges in 2016.
== Student life ==
Mankato is widely considered a college town, with 32.1% of the population between the ages of 15 and 24. In 2017, Schools.com ranked Mankato the nation's second-best college town.
=== Student organizations ===
Students can join over 200 academic student groups, intramural sports, leadership and religious organizations, honorary and professional fraternities and sororities, and special interest groups. There is an active Panhellenic Council and Intrafraternity Council.
=== Media ===
==== Print ====
Founded in 1926, The Reporter is the university's student-run newspaper. It covers Minnesota State athletics and campus happenings and publishes editorials and thought pieces. Weekly editions come out during the fall and spring academic terms. Its office is in the Centennial Student Union.
==== Radio ====
89.7FM KMSU …
