Minot State University

Minot, North Dakota

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1913Small citySEVP certified

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About

Minot State University (MSU or MiSU) is a public university in Minot, North Dakota, United States. Founded in 1913 as a normal school, MSU evolved into a university in 1987 and is currently the state's third-largest, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Four schools comprise the university's academic offering. Nine master's degrees and one education specialist degree are offered in areas such as communication disorders, management, and mathematics. A mix of liberal arts and professional programs offers more than 60 majors at the undergraduate level. MSU is a North Dakota University System member. Minot State's mascot is the beaver, the school colors are red and green (though Maroon has been used at times in the past), and the campus newspaper is the Red and Green.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$9,192
Estimated total for international students: US$19,059

Net price calculatorminotstateu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 2,062
Graduate students: 252
International undergraduates: 11%
Students per teacher: 11 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 65%
SAT: Reading and writing 500–570 · Maths 430–570
ACT: 18–24

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 45%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$56,245

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (81)

Bachelor's degrees43 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAmerican Sign LanguageArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryInternational BusinessLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees8 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesEducation, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Associate's degrees2 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesSpecial Education and Teaching

Undergraduate certificates20 subjects

American Sign LanguageBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsComputer ProgrammingComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData AnalyticsData ScienceEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsGeography and CartographyGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject

Special Education and Teaching

Graduate certificates7 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyManagement Information Systems and ServicesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.