Minot State University

Minot State University Overview

Minot State University is a public, state school in a small town setting in Minot, North Dakota. Minot State University was founded in 1913 and the school presently has around 2,836 students per year, including 2,576 undergraduate students. Minot State University provides on-campus housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Minot State University for Fall 2023 is June 30.

Student Activities at Minot State University

Love music or performing? Join a campus band or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Minot State University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Minot State University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Minot State University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Minot State University on the Student Life page.

Is Minot State University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better sense of what Minot State University offers and if the college could be a good fit for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Minot State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Minot State University. Minot State University admitted 88% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 551 applications received in 2022, 487 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Minot State University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

46% of Minot State University undergrads graduate within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Minot State University Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Minot State University by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Minot State University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Minot State University

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Minot State University meets 66% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Minot State University full-time are awarded $9,949 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $24,730 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Minot State University.

Based on this information, is Minot State University the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Minot State University a good school for you?

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Where is Minot State University Located?

Minot State University is located in the small town setting of Minot, North Dakota.

If you want to see Minot State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 2/52/83 to Minot, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Minot International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Minot State University and Minot are like without leaving home.

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