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Overview

MSU
Location Minot, ND
Setting Remote Town
Enrollment 2,777
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #726
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website minotstateu.edu
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Costs

MSU
Tuition (In State) $7,168
Tuition (Out of State) $7,168
Room & Board $7,180
Avg Net Price $12,360
Avg Grant Aid $5,542
% Receiving Grant Aid 91%

Admission

MSU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 498
Admitted 464
Acceptance Rate 93.2%
Enrolled % 81.5%
Avg High School GPA 3.42
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Very Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 17/22
SAT Range 992/1178
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jun 30, 2025

Academics

MSU
Student to Faculty Ratio 10:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (36%)
  • Education (16%)
  • Health Professions (13%)
  • Human Services (6%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (5%)

Outcomes

MSU
Graduation Rate 34%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $45,200
Making Student Loan Payments 74%
Median Student Loan Debt $18,725
Median Loan Payment $193

Diversity

MSU
% Men 35%
% Women 65%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 67%
% Black 5%
% Hispanic 6%
% Native American 2%
% Pacific Islander 1%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 13%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

MSU
% In-State 72%
% Out-of-State 21%

Campus

MSU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/