Minot State University
tuition & fees
$8,702
graduate tuition & fees
$10,886
acceptance rate
65%
Student Population
2,751
online students
643
Number of Programs
109
Financial Aid Amount
$5,528
SAT Scores
1,060
Graduation Rate
45%
Minot State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Minot, North Dakota. MSU ranked 3rd in North Dakota Colleges and 4th in Federal Region VIII.
It has a total enrollment of 2,751 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. MSU's acceptance rate is 64.62% last year (undergraduate school).
Minot State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Minot State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND 58707 |
| Phone | 701-858-3000 |
| WEB | www.minotstateu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.minotstateu.edu/enroll/ |
| Online Application | www.minotstateu.edu/enroll/apply.shtml |
| Financial Aid | www.minotstateu.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.minotstateu.edu/finaid/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | www.minotstateu.edu/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | www.minotstateu.edu/disability_services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Minot State University is 64.62% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 77.92%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 64.62 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 77.92 % |
Tuition & Fees
MSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,702 for North Dakota residents and $8,702 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.80% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($8,633).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,886 for North Dakota residents and $10,886 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 0.64% compared to the last year's rate.
| North Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,702 | $8,702 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,886 | $10,886 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,751 students have enrolled at MSU (2024-2025). Among them, 643 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. MSU has 2,499 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 252 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,751 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,499 |
| Graduate Students | 252 |
| Online Enrollment | 643 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
MSU offers 109 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 11 out of the 109 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by MSU
| Number of programs | 109 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 11 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |