About Minot State
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.
| 2,751 total enrollment | |
| 11:1 student-to-professor ratio | |
| 96% of grads employed or continuing their education | |
| 1,250+ scholarships awarded annually | |
| Safest public four-year university in North Dakota | |
| 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."
The University
FACTS ABOUT MINOT STATE
Enrollment
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Tuition and Fees
Application to Enrollment Data
Student Ethnicity
Retention and Graduation Rates
Teacher Education Pass Rates
Nursing NCLEX Pass Rates
Student to Faculty Ratio
Alumni
Personnel
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Student Profile - Fall 2024
| Enrollment Details | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Headcount | 1,041 | 1,710 | 2,751 |
| FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) | 809 | 1,316 | 2,125 |
| Full-Time UGRD Students | 678 | 1,018 | 1,696 |
| Part-Time UGRD Students | 299 | 504 | 803 |
| Full-Time GRAD Students | 33 | 96 | 129 |
| Part-Time GRAD Students | 31 | 92 | 123 |
| Fall Enrollment Headcount | |
|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | 3,121 |
| Fall 2020 | 2,920 |
| Fall 2021 | 2,836 |
| Fall 2022 | 2,777 |
| Fall 2023 | 2,741 |
| Fall 2024 | 2,751 |
| Academic Level | |
|---|---|
| Freshmen | 856 |
| Sophomore | 487 |
| Junior | 448 |
| Senior | 705 |
| Graduate | 252 |
| Total | 2,751 |
| Enrollment by Age | |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 209 |
| 18-24 | 1,842 |
| 25-29 | 258 |
| 30-39 | 253 |
| 40-49 | 136 |
| 50-64 | 50 |
| 65+ | 3 |
| Unknown | 0 |
| Total | 2,751 |
| Enrollment by Ethnicity | |
|---|---|
| 2 or more | 195 |
| American Indian | 58 |
| Asian | 73 |
| Black | 158 |
| Hawaiian | 12 |
| Hispanic | 185 |
| NS | 73 |
| White | 1,997 |
| Total | 2,751 |
| Online ONLY Headcount | UGRD | GRAD |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Seeking | 346 | 156 |
| Non-Degree Seeking | 141 |
| Enrollment by Top 5 States | ||
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota: 1,836 | California: 195 | Montana: 71 |
| Minnesota: 66 | Arizona: 40 | |
| Gender Distribution of All Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,041 |
| Female | 1,710 |
NEW FRESHMEN ENROLLMENT
| Average HS GPA | 3.44 |
|---|---|
| Average Comp ACT | 20.7 |
| Average Number of Credits Enrolled | 14 |
| Gender Distribution of New First Year Freshmen | |
|---|---|
| Male | 136 |
| Female | 217 |
| Top 5 Majors of New Enrolled Freshmen | |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 33 |
| General Studies | 31 |
| Biology | 27 |
| Comm. Sci. & Disorders | 22 |
| Elementary Ed | 22 |
| Top 5 States for New Enrolled Freshmen | |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 223 |
| California | 21 |
| Montana | 11 |
| Nevada | 8 |
| Florida | 7 |
RETENTION AND GRADUATION RATES
| Retention Rates | |
|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | 71% |
| Fall 2020 | 73% |
| Fall 2021 | 70% |
| Fall 2022 | 72% |
| Fall 2023 | 67% |
| (% Full-time, first-time, fall to fall retention) | |
| Graduation Rates | |
|---|---|
| Fall 2014 | 54% |
| Fall 2015 | 46% |
| Fall 2016 | 45% |
| Fall 2017 | 48% |
| Fall 2018 | 45% |
| (% Full-Time, first-time, graduating within 6 years) | |
| Student Athletic Graduation Rates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2014 | Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | Fall 2017 | Fall 2018 |
| 56% | 56% | 53% | 40% | 52% |
| (% of Full-time, first-time, graduating within 6 years) | ||||
ACADEMIC DEGREES CONFERRED
Degrees Conferred by Type
(Summer '22, Fall '22, and Spring '23)
| Total UGRD Graduates | 470 |
|---|---|
| Associate of Science (AS) | 0 |
| Bachelors of Art (BA) | 32 |
| Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS) | 7 |
| Bachelors of General Studies (BGS) | 21 |
| Bachelors of Individualized Studies | 1 |
| Bachelors of Science (BS) | 222 |
| Bachelors of Science Education (BSE) | 71 |
| Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) | 70 |
| Bachelors of Social Work | 46 |
| Bachelors of Fine Arts | 0 |
| Total GRAD Graduates | 105 |
|---|---|
| Psychology (EDS) | 10 |
| Education (MEDUCAT) | 9 |
| Masters of Science (MS) | 86 |
| Certificates (UGRD + GRAD) |
23 |
