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Minot State University

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Minot, North Dakota 58707

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Minot State University is a public institution in Minot with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1084, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,759 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,514.

Established
1913
Mascot
Buckshot the Beaver
Type
Public university
Conference
Northern Sun
Division
Division II

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72%Acceptance
1084SAT Avg
2,072Students
11:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$51,759Earnings 10yr
$12,514Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Minot State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1084

Reading & WritingMid: 540
480580
MathMid: 555
450600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

72.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1084

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,634
Tuition (out-of-state)$8,634
Room & Board$8,058
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$18,141
Average Net Price$12,514
Median Debt at Graduation$19,609
Monthly Payment (10yr)$208

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,840
$30–48K$8,874
$48–75K$11,464
$75–110K$13,885
$110K+$15,562

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,514

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,980

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (76)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,072
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 5%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 1%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 11%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate47.8%
Freshman Retention71.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,214
8 Years$50,455
10 Years$51,759

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,700
Men
$61,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from ND state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
443 mi(768 min)
Denverpop. 710K
616 mi(1068 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
715 mi(1239 min)

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