About Us
Minot State University is a public university dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and a vibrant campus life.
| Enrollment Details |
Men |
Women |
Total |
| Total Headcount |
1280 |
1936 |
3216 |
| FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) |
958 |
1509 |
2467 |
| Full-Time UGRD Students |
774 |
1178 |
1952 |
| Part-Time UGRD Students |
416 |
588 |
1004 |
| Full-Time GRAD Students |
32 |
78 |
110 |
| Part-Time GRAD Students |
58 |
92 |
150 |
| Fall Enrollment Headcount |
| Fall 2012 |
3560 |
| Fall 2013 |
3533 |
| Fall 2014 |
3410 |
| Fall 2015 |
3348 |
| Fall 2016 |
3412 |
| Fall 2017 |
3216 |
| Academic Level |
| Freshmen |
989 |
| Sophomore |
552 |
| Junior |
504 |
| Senior |
911 |
| Graduate |
260 |
| Total |
3216 |
| Enrollment by Age |
| Under 18 |
162 |
| 18-24 |
2134 |
| 25-29 |
406 |
| 30-39 |
338 |
| 40-49 |
128 |
| 50-64 |
47 |
| 65+ |
1 |
| Total |
3216 |
| |
|
| Enrollment by Ethnicity |
| 2 or more |
130 |
| American Indian |
52 |
| Asian |
114 |
| Black |
230 |
| Hawaiian |
9 |
| Hispanic |
228 |
| NS |
70 |
| White |
2383 |
| Total |
3216 |
| Online ONLY Headcount |
UGRD |
GRAD |
| Degree Seeking |
412 |
119 |
| Non-Degree Seeking |
466 |
|
| Enrollment by Top 5 States |
| North Dakota: 2123 |
California: 150 |
Minnesota: 88 |
| Montana: 68 |
Florida: 53 |
|
| Average HS GPA |
3.37 |
| Average Comp ACT |
22 |
| Average Number of Credits Enrolled |
14 |
| Gender Distribution of New First Year Freshmen |
| Male |
40% |
| Female |
60% |
| Top 6 Majors of New Enrolled Freshmen |
| General Studies |
50 |
| Nursing |
48 |
| Elementary Education |
29 |
| Biology |
22 |
| Criminal Justice |
18 |
| Athletic Training |
18 |
| Top 6 States for New Enrolled Freshmen |
| North Dakota |
215 |
| California |
25 |
| Montana |
14 |
| Minnesota |
5 |
| Florida |
4 |
| Illinois |
4 |
| Retention Rates |
| Fall 2011 |
65% |
| Fall 2012 |
68% |
| Fall 2013 |
67% |
| Fall 2014 |
75% |
| Fall 2015 |
70% |
| Fall 2016 |
69% |
| (% Full-time, first-time, fall to fall retention) |
| Graduation Rates |
| Fall 2006 |
34% |
| Fall 2007 |
37% |
| Fall 2008 |
40% |
| Fall 2009 |
42% |
| Fall 2010 |
43% |
| Fall 2011 |
37% |
| (% Full-Time, first-time, graduating within 6 years) |
| Student Athletic Graduation Rates |
| Fall 2008 |
Fall 2009 |
Fall 2010 |
Fall 2011 |
| 51% |
53% |
49% |
42% |
| (% of Full-time, first-time, graduating within 6 years) |
| Total UGRD Graduates |
607 |
| Associate of Science (AS) |
3 |
| Bachelors of Art (BA) |
98 |
| Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS) |
8 |
| Bachelors of General Studies (BGS) |
24 |
| Bachelors of Science (BS) |
250 |
| Bachelors of Science Education (BSE) |
118 |
| Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) |
56 |
| Bachelors of Social Work |
49 |
| Total GRAD Graduates |
125 |
| Psychology (EDS) |
8 |
| Masters in Mathematics Education (MAT) |
4 |
| Education (MEDUCAT) |
16 |
| Masters of Science (MS) |
96 |
| Masters of Music (MME) |
1 |
| |
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| Certificates |
7 |
ACCOLADES
- SR Education Group released their 2018 Top Online Colleges report where Minot State University's BSN Completion Program is ranked in both the 2018 Top and Most Affordable Online Colleges for Nursing. [ source ]
- Our Master of Science in Communication Disorders was recognized as one of the top accredited master’s degree programs in the U.S. for 2018. Graduates from Minot State's CD program are highly sought after because of our exceptional and valued program. [ source ]
- As reported by BestColleges.com, Minot State University's out-of-state tuition rate makes it the third most affordable university in the U.S. [ source ]
- Minot State is #17 for Top Online accredited Master's in Special Education program. Graduates from Minot State's programs are highly sought after because of their valued degree. [ source ]
- SR Education Group named Minot State University in their 2018 Top and Most Affordable Online Colleges rankings for our graduate management degree and undergraduate marketing degree. [ source ]
- Minot State University was recently named to our ranking of the Top 16 Online Master’s Degrees in Information Systems. Online master’s degrees in information systems combine the advanced study of two major fields: business and technology. [ source ]
03/27/18
