About Minot State

With a nod to the past and a vision for the future, Minot State University empowers generations for today’s world. Founded in 1913 as Minot Normal School, our history began in Model Hall, where future teachers prepared for service in Northwestern North Dakota. As the decades changed, so did our name, campus, and degree offerings.

Today, we are proud to offer 100+ areas of study at the undergraduate and graduate level on a beautiful campus that has grown to over 100 acres in size. Students from our backyard to across the United States and over 55 countries call Minot State home.

Where futures take shape.

Key Minot State Facts
2,747 total enrollment
11:1 student-to-professor ratio
96% of grads employed or continuing their education
Nearly $5 million in scholarships & aid awarded annually
50+ student clubs and organizations

"For over a century, our beloved campus at Minot State has been a beacon of opportunity, hope, and optimism for thousands of students seeking to positively enhance their path in life."

— Steven W. Shirley
Minot State University President
Office of the President

The University

FACTS ABOUT MINOT STATE

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ABOUT MINOT STATE AND MINOT COMMUNITY

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Student Profile - Fall 2025

Enrollment Details
Enrollment Details Men Women Total
Total Headcount 953 1,794 2,747
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) 798 1,430 2,228
Full-Time UGRD Students 665 1,108 1,773
Part-Time UGRD Students 239 493 732
Full-Time GRAD Students 36 83 119
Part-Time GRAD Students 13 110 123
Fall Enrollment Headcount
Year Headcount
Fall 2020 2,920
Fall 2021 2,836
Fall 2022 2,777
Fall 2023 2,741
Fall 2024 2,751
Fall 2025 2,747
Academic Level
Level Headcount
Freshmen 821
Sophomore 517
Junior 463
Senior 704
Graduate 242
Total 2,747
Enrollment by Age
Age Headcount
Under 18 189
18-24 1,808
25-29 272
30-39 277
40-49 148
50-64 52
65+ 1
Unknown 0
Total 2,747
Enrollment by Ethnicity
Ethnicity Headcount
2 or more 204
American Indian 55
Asian 74
Black 148
Hawaiian 11
Hispanic 127
NS 72
White 2,056
Total 2,747
Online ONLY Headcount
Online ONLY Headcount UGRD GRAD
Degree Seeking 403 158
Non-Degree Seeking 137 0
Enrollment by Top 5 States
State Headcount
North Dakota 1,900
California 74
Minnesota 67
Montana 52
Florida 49
Gender Distribution of New First Year Freshmen
Gender Headcount
Male 953
Female 1,794
International Enrollment
Type Headcount
Canada 184
International (non-Canadian) 133

   

NEW FRESHMEN ENROLLMENT

Average HS GPA, ACT, and Credits Enrolled
Average HS GPA  3.22
Average Comp ACT  20.4
Average Number of Credits Enrolled  14
Gender Distribution of New First Year Freshmen
Gender Headcount
Male 174
Female 232
Top 5 Majors of New Enrolled Freshmen
Major Headcount
Nursing 49
General Studies 41
Elementary Ed 27
Exercise Sci & Rehab 26
Radiologic Technology 26
Top 5 States for New Enrolled Freshmen
State Headcount
North Dakota 289
California 13
Florida 10
Minnesota 9
Arizona 7

RETENTION AND GRADUATION RATES

Retention Rates
Year Rate
Fall 2020 73%
Fall 2021 70%
Fall 2022 72%
Fall 2023 67%
Fall 2024 73%
(% Full-time, first-time, fall to fall retention)
Graduation Rates
Year Rate
Fall 2015 46%
Fall 2016 45%
Fall 2017 48%
Fall 2018 45%
Fall 2019 44%
(% Full-Time, first-time, graduating within 6 years)
Student Athletic Graduation Rates
Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019
56% 53% 40% 52% 55%
(% of Full-time, first-time, graduating within 6 years)

ACADEMIC DEGREES CONFERRED

Degrees Conferred by Type
(Summer '24, Fall '24, and Spring '25)

Degrees Conferred - Undergrad
Total UGRD Graduates 480
Associate of Science (AS) 0
Bachelors of Art (BA) 62
Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS) 6
Bachelors of General Studies (BGS) 19
Bachelors of Individualized Studies 2
Bachelors of Science (BS) 217
Bachelors of Science Education (BSE) 77
Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) 57
Bachelors of Social Work 37
Bachelors of Fine Arts 3
Degrees Conferred - Graduate and Certificates
Total GRAD Graduates 108
Psychology (EDS) 6
Education (MEDUCAT) 10
Masters of Science (MS) 92

Certificates (UGRD + GRAD): 32

Graduates by Ethnicity
Graduates by Ethnicity Male Female
2 or More 18 12
Am. Indian 3 7
Asian 5 6
Black 14 6
Hawaiian 1 0
Hispanic 23 30
Non-Resident Alien 36 71
Not Specified 5 6
White 126 251
Total Graduates 231 389