by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Mayville State University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Mayville State University was awarded 25 badges in the 2026 rankings.
College Factual ranked Mayville State University as #1,567 out of 3,449 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list.
Mayville State University is also ranked #12 on the Best Colleges in North Dakota list.
The student to faculty ratio at Mayville State University is about average at 14 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Mayville State University is 98%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Mayville State University is 67%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at Mayville State University for first-time, full-time students is 40%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Mayville State University.
In the current academic year, there are 704 undergraduates at Mayville State University.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Mayville State University.
The typical net cost at Mayville State University is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Mayville State University
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,575 | $9,238 | $14,676 | $16,436 | $16,448 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Mayville State University, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Mayville State University, approximately 39% of students took out student loans averaging $6,339 a year. That adds up to $25,356 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 10.0%. This is about the same as the national default rate of 10.1%. Get more details about paying for Mayville State University.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Mayville State University make around $47,828 per year during the early years of their employment. This is in the same neighborhood of the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, certain majors may produce higher-paying graduates.
See which majors at Mayville State University make the most money.
Mayville State University is a public institution found in Mayville, North Dakota. The rural area surrounding the school is great for students who prefer living in a country setting. Get more details about the location of Mayville State University.
Contact details for Mayville State University can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 330 Third Street NE, Mayville, ND 58257-1299 |
| Phone: | 7017882301 |
| Website: | www.mayvillestate.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/mayvillestate/ |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/mayvillestate |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 16 majors graduated from Mayville State University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 243 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 51 | $38,320 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 30 | $22,292 |
| Nursing | 28 | $63,651 |
| Business Administration & Management | 25 | $34,447 |
| General Education | 22 | NA |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 19 | NA |
| Child Development & Family Studies | 12 | NA |
| Mathematics | 9 | NA |
| Health & Physical Education | 7 | NA |
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
721 students took at least one online class at Mayville State University.
Learn more about online learning at Mayville State University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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