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Minot State University

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Minot, ND

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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

Admit rate65%
SAT range930–1140
ACT range18–24
Undergrads2,062
Yield (admits who enroll)81%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$19,339
4-year grad rate46%
Median earnings, 10yr out$51,759

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How 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?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankNot considered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresVery important
Application essayNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyConsidered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans37%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out71%

"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

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$69,738/yr
Accounting and Related Services$66,707/yr
Marketing$61,964/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$60,988/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$50,105/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,941/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$80,533/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$67,554/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$48,885/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$44,239/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$60,575/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$51,931/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity557
Typical room charge$3,400
Typical board charge$4,080

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsNot considered

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 require students to live on campus?

No -- Minot State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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