Minot State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	652
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	88%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	46%

Located in Minot, North Dakota, MSU-ND is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that MSU-ND is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, MSU-ND emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at MSU-ND is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Dakota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 73% at MSU-ND suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,164

Cost of attendance at Minot State University in 2022 for students from North Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average	$7,345
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,164

Cost of attendance at Minot State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average	$9,639
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Minot State University received on average $4,523 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,523

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	90	24%	$4,225	$380,283
Other Federal Grant	173	46%	$2,917	$504,622
State Grant/Scholarships	141	38%	$2,161	$304,707
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	294	79%	$2,447	$719,558
Total Grant & Scholarships	338	90%	$4,523	$1,528,887

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Minot State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Minot State University students is 46.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.5%.

46.5%

African American 45.4% 5 students
white 45.3% 97 students
hawaiian 40.0% 2 students
hispanic 47.8% 11 students
International Students 61.1% 22 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Baseball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Basketball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Minot State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Minot State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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