Overview
Student Population
| Location | Minot, North Dakota |
| Online | minotstateu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Minot, North Dakota, Minot State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 750 prospective students applied, and 580 were granted admission. Of those admitted 396 enrolled in the school. 1,948 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 972 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $6,691 plus fees of $1,205. MSU is ranked 572 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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MSU is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Minot State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#572 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#206 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in North Dakota
#4 in Best Public Colleges in North Dakota
#11 in Best Value Colleges in North Dakota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 880/1070 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| Weighted GPA | 3.42 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $1,205 |
| Room and Board | $7,434 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,550 |
| Total One Year Cost | $19,980 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 36% |
| Education | 16% |
| Health Professions | 13% |
| Human Services | 6% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200253 IPEDS survey data for Minot State University.
Current students may use the Minot State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.