Minot State University
PublicMinot, ND
Minot State University is a public small school in Minot, ND, enrolling about 2,062 undergraduates. Minot State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 65%. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $80,533/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Minot State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against Minot State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Minot State University weighs your application
From Minot State University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Minot State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Minot State University look for in applicants?
Per Minot State University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, standardized test scores, rigor of secondary school record as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Minot State University's acceptance rate?
Minot State University in Minot, ND admits approximately 65% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Minot State University?
Admitted students at Minot State University typically score between 930–1140 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Minot State University?
Admitted students at Minot State University typically score between 18–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Minot State University cost?
Minot State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $19,339 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Minot State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Minot State University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Minot State University?
For 2024-25, Minot State University's published tuition and required fees were $8,702 for out-of-state students and $8,702 for in-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Minot State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Minot State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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