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Minot State University

Minot State University

Minot, ND · City · 2,062 students
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$12,703
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
46%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$51,759
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
65%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Minot State University, the third-largest public institution in North Dakota, is highly regarded for its commitment to affordability, most notably offering its low, flat-rate in-state tuition to all undergraduate students regardless of their home state or country. Prospective applicants are drawn to its premier academic offerings, particularly its standout, hands-on programs in nursing, communication disorders, teacher education, and business. On campus, the Beaver community thrives on a close-knit, supportive culture where students enjoy personalized attention from faculty, active student organizations, and competitive NCAA Division II athletics, all within a welcoming, mid-sized city.

Wikipedia:Minot State University is a public university in Minot, North Dakota, United States. Founded in 1913 as a normal school, MSU evolved into a university in 1987 and is currently the state's third-largest, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Location
Minot, ND, 58707 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
448 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,702$8,702
Housing & food (on campus)$8,534$8,534
Books & supplies$1,000$1,000
Cost of attendance$19,339$24,476
Average net price$12,703Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$8,702
Housing & food (on campus)$8,534
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$24,476
In-state: $19,339
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $12,703
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.minotstateu.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Minot State University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$7,978
Fees$1,606
Books & supplies$1,000
Personal expenses$2,590
Transportation$1,390
Total published by the school$24,476
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$9,492
$30–48k
$10,388
$48–75k
$11,359
$75–110k
$13,674
$110k+
$15,632
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
46%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
29%
Back for yr 2
66%
Transferred
21%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
48% graduated · 24% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 26% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$46,214
10 yrs after entry$51,759
Debt
Median at graduation$19,609
Monthly payment$208
Middle 50% owe$5.4k–$21.2k
90th percentile$31,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
65%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1051
R 500–570 · M 430–570
ACT midpoint
20
Comp 18–24 · E 16–23 · M 17–24
SAT middle 50%: 930–1140
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 39%Women 61%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
35%
Family income
$51,786
Independent
36%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
18%
Race & ethnicity
White
65%
Hispanic
7%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
11%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$46,214
After 10 yrs
$51,759
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing65
Social Work51
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods45
Business Administration, Management and Operations42
Special Education and Teaching35
Criminal Justice and Corrections33
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas26
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services25
Marketing23
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities21
Biology, General19
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness18
Finance and Financial Management Services16
Psychology, General9
Accounting and Related Services9
Management Information Systems and Services9
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$47M
Full-time faculty
88%
Faculty salary
$8,340/mo
Teaching spend
$9,367
per student
Federal loans
37%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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