School Overview
Minot State University is a four-year public university in Minot, North Dakota. The school was founded in 1913 and it is currently the third largest university in North Dakota, offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Both on-campus and online courses are offered at the university.
Minot State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (701) 858-3000 |
| Website: | www.minotstateu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.minotstateu.edu/enroll/apply.shtml |
| Address: | 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND 58707 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,125 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 37% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,797 (58% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $7,592 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $7,592 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 90% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,246 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Minot State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Minot State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 10 | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 4 | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 2 | |||
| Education | 1 | 1 | 20 | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 7 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 11 | 1 | 70 | 12 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Minot State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,592 |
| Out-of-state | $7,592 |
| Books and supplies | $1,100 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,553 |
| Out-of-state | $9,553 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 347 | 90% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 323 | 84% | $4,246 |
| Student loan aid | 182 | 47% | $6,138 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,812 | 62% | $4,240 |
| Federal student loans | 1,061 | 36% | $6,605 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Minot State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Minot State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 798 | 342 | 456 | Percent admitted | 100% | 70% | 64% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 50% | 51% | 49% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Minot State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,125 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,836 |
| Graduate enrollment | 289 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Minot State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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