Minot State University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Minot, ND
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#3 Best Public Universities in North Dakota

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,751

Location Minot, North Dakota
Website minotstateu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Minot State University, located in north-central North Dakota in the city of Minot, operates as the state's third-largest public university. The 130-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings set on a hill overlooking the Souris River Valley. Founded in 1913 as a normal school for teacher training, MSU has evolved into a comprehensive public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in education, business, nursing, and social work. The university maintains a traditional residential campus environment with multiple student housing options, including three residence halls and apartment-style living facilities. While competing in NCAA Division II athletics as the Beavers, the institution places primary emphasis on its academic programs and serves a significant population of students from rural North Dakota and neighboring Canadian provinces.

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Ratings

MSU is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Minot State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#616
Best Public Colleges in the U.S.

#201
Best Colleges in North Dakota

#4
Best Public Colleges in North Dakota

#3
Best Value Colleges in North Dakota

#10

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 930/1140
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/24
GPA 3.42

Acceptance Rate

64.6%

Applications Due Jun 30, 2027
Enrollment Rate 77.9%
Application Fee $35

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$8,702

Costs for Minot State University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$8,702
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$1,534
Room and Board		$8,534
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,902
Total One Year Cost		$23,672

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

34% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Minot State University are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 36% of students major in Business, 16% in Education, and 13% in Health Professions.