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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | |||
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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 | |||
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% 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 | |||
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% 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 | |||
Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/