by our College Data Analytics TeamMinot State University is a public institution in Minot, North Dakota enrolling 2,062 undergraduates. It accepts 65% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 45%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,214 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 24%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Minot State University ranks #1,214 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 24%.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Minot State University was awarded 127 badges in the 2027 rankings.
MSU is ranked #1,214 out of 5,159 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges list.
MSU is also ranked #9 on the Best Colleges in North Dakota list.
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Minot State University has an acceptance rate of 65%, which means the school is serious about who it admits. Take your time in putting together a strong application that highlights why you are a good fit for MSU.
About 6% of students accepted to MSU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 570. Math scores were between 430 and 570.
MSU received ACT scores from 54% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 18 and 24.
Learn more about Minot State University admissions.
At MSU, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 11 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
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 Minot State University is 88%. 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 Minot State University is 66%, 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 MSU for first-time, full-time students is 45%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Minot State University.
The current enrollment includes 2,062 undergraduates at MSU.
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The typical net cost at MSU is $17,140. 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.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9,492 | $10,388 | $11,359 | $13,674 | $15,632 |
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 MSU, 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 MSU, approximately 36% of students took out student loans averaging $6,289 a year. That adds up to $25,156 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 4.5%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Minot State University.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Minot State University make around $51,759 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 Minot State University make the most money.
Minot State University is a public institution situated in Minot, North Dakota. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Minot State University.
Contact information for Minot State University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND 58707 |
| Phone: | 7018583000 |
| Website: | www.minotstateu.edu |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minot_State_University |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/minotstateuniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/Minotstateu |
In the latest year of available data, students from 21 majors graduated from Minot 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 | 620 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 65 | $41,579 |
| Nursing | 57 | $61,254 |
| Special Education | 52 | NA |
| Communication Sciences | 48 | NA |
| Social Work | 37 | $41,171 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 34 | $38,581 |
| Health & Physical Education | 26 | $32,197 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 24 | NA |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 24 | $41,637 |
1,551 students took at least one online class at Minot State University.
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
Learn more about online learning at Minot State University.
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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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