Minot State University
About Minot State University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Minot State University is a public university in Minot, North Dakota. It offers affordable programs in social work, business, nursing, and education, serving the northern Great Plains region with a friendly small-campus atmosphere.
Founded
1913
Location
Minot, North Dakota
Students
2,314
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
64.6%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
45.1%
Below national average
Tuition
$8,702
Per year
Avg Net Price
$12,703
After financial aid
SAT Average
1051
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$51,759
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
64.6 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
$35
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Minot State University accepts 64.6% of applicants and doesn't require standardized tests. Focus on your grades and personal statement, and you have a solid chance.
SAT Scores
1051/ 1600
ACT Scores
20/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
45.1% complete their degree within six years
Retention
66.5%
4-Year Grad
27%
6-Year Grad
46%
Teaching Quality
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
88.1%
$/Student
$9.4K
Class Size
Small
The 27% graduation rate is below average, but 66.5% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$8,702
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$8,534
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,339
After Financial Aid
$12,703
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$9,492
Receive Grants
24.5%
Take Loans
36.5%
The total cost of attendance runs about $19,339/yr, including $8,534 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $12,703.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Minot State University fund their education.
While in School
24.5%
Get Grants
Free money
36.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$51,786
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$19,609
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$208/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 36.5% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $19,609. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Minot State University.
Gender
61.3%
Female
39%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,062
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
252
Graduates
34.7%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
21.4%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 61% of the student body. 34.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 11.2% international students bring global perspectives to campus life.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
2,062
Students
public
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Minot State University fields 9 varsity teams with 485 student athletes, about 24% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division II with football
Conference
Northern Sun
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
9
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
485
24% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
69% / 31%
337
Men
148
Women
6
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Minot State Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$51,759
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$73K
65 grads
1yr Earnings
Social Work
$45K
51 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$48K
45 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$44K
42 grads
1yr Earnings
Special Education and Teaching
—
35 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$46K
33 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $46K six years out, growing to $52K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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