Minnesota State Community and Technical College-Wadena SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
M State Wadena’s test-optional policy and same in-state and out-of-state tuition make access relatively straightforward to plan for. If you submit SAT or ACT scores, use them to show readiness for college-level reading and math, especially if you want to start in credit-bearing courses right away.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College-Wadena facts and stats
Minnesota State Community and Technical College-Wadena is a small public college with about 480 undergraduate students. M State Wadena is located in a small-town setting, which may appeal to students looking for a quieter campus environment. The student-to-faculty ratio is 23:1.
Wadena, MN

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Key Minnesota State Community and Technical College-Wadena application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 21
Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
May 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional M State Wadena, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year for a retake if needed. Since the Regular Decision deadline is August 21, a summer retake is the last realistic chance to have scores ready in time, and fall retakes are better for other colleges with later deadlines.
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What you'll actually pay
At M State Wadena, in-state tuition is $5,424 and out-of-state tuition is $5,424. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the May 15 priority deadline.

For students paying out-of-state tuition, M State Wadena lists tuition at $5,424, with room and board estimated at $8,820. That puts the core billed cost around $14,244 before books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. Actual net price can vary based on financial need, grants, scholarships, and other aid.
Student life at Minnesota State Community and Technical College-Wadena
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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