Campus Vibe
Tight-knitRural
Known for business — close-knit campus
Mayville State University is a public institution in Mayville with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 704 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,828 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,454.
Established
1889
Type
Public university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
704Students
14:1Student:Faculty
40%Grad Rate
$47,828Earnings 10yr
$14,454Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Mayville State University Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$7,935
Tuition (out-of-state)$9,564
Room & Board$9,088
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$21,042
Average Net Price$14,454
Median Debt at Graduation$18,585
Monthly Payment (10yr)$197
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$10,575
$30–48K$9,238
$48–75K$14,676
$75–110K$16,436
$110K+$16,448
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$14,454
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,268
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (30)
Student Body
Undergrads
704
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%
Race & Ethnicity
White 73%
Black 6%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate40.3%
Freshman Retention67.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$43,597
8 Years$44,780
10 Years$47,828
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$35,900
Men
$51,900
Rankings
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Varsity Sports — Comets
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
90Average
Estimated from ND state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Minneapolispop. 430K
261 mi(452 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
552 mi(957 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
597 mi(1035 min)