About Minot State
About Minot State
Founded in 1913 as Minot Normal School, we began with a clear and meaningful mission: preparing teachers to serve the communities of northwestern North Dakota. Over the decades, our institution evolved alongside the region we serve, expanding our academic offerings, growing our campus, and embracing new opportunities while remaining committed to student success.
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.
| 2,747 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."
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Student Profile - Fall 2026
| Enrollment Details | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Headcount | 971 | 1,787 | 2,758 |
| FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) | 772 | 1,404 | 2,176 |
| Full-Time UGRD Students | 639 | 1,142 | 1,781 |
| Part-Time UGRD Students | 285 | 474 | 759 |
| Full-Time GRAD Students | 30 | 86 | 116 |
| Part-Time GRAD Students | 17 | 85 | 102 |
| Year | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | 2,836 |
| Fall 2022 | 2,777 |
| Fall 2023 | 2,741 |
| Fall 2024 | 2,751 |
| Fall 2025 | 2,747 |
| Fall 2026 | 2758 |
| Level | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Freshmen | 835 |
| Sophomore | 539 |
| Junior | 469 |
| Senior | 697 |
| Graduate | 218 |
| Total | 2,758 |
| Age | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 212 |
| 18-24 | 1,853 |
| 25-29 | 262 |
| 30-39 | 254 |
| 40-49 | 127 |
| 50-64 | 44 |
| 65+ | 6 |
| Unknown | 0 |
| Total | 2,758 |
| Ethnicity | Headcount |
|---|---|
| 2 or more | 187 |
| American Indian | 57 |
| Asian | 67 |
| Black | 161 |
| Hawaiian | 11 |
| Hispanic | 196 |
| NS | 47 |
| White | 2,056 |
| Total | 2,758 |
| Online ONLY Headcount | UGRD | GRAD |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Seeking | 444 | 137 |
| Non-Degree Seeking | 137 | 0 |
| State | Headcount |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 1,991 |
| California | 65 |
| Minnesota | 60 |
| Montana | 52 |
| Florida | 41 |
| Gender | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Male | 971 |
| Female | 1,787 |
| Type | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Canada | 194 |
| International (non-Canadian) | 122 |
NEW FRESHMEN ENROLLMENT
| Average HS GPA | 3.51 |
|---|---|
| Average Comp ACT | 22 |
| Average Number of Credits Enrolled | 14 |
| Gender | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Male | 136 |
| Female | 244 |
| Major | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 50 |
| General Studies | 31 |
| Radiologic Technology | 24 |
| Comm Science & Disorders | 24 |
| Finance | 22 |
| Exercise Sci & Rehab | 21 |
| State | Headcount |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 285 |
| Montana | 10 |
| Minnesota | 6 |
| Texas | 5 |
| California | 5 |
| Arizona | 5 |
RETENTION AND GRADUATION RATES
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | 70% |
| Fall 2022 | 72% |
| Fall 2023 | 67% |
| Fall 2024 | 73% |
| Fall 2025 | 73% |
| (% Full-time, first-time, fall to fall retention) | |
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| Fall 2016 | 45% |
| Fall 2017 | 48% |
| Fall 2018 | 45% |
| Fall 2019 | 44% |
| Fall 2020 | 51% |
| (% Full-Time, first-time, graduating within 6 years) | |
| Fall 2016 | Fall 2017 | Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 | Fall 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53% | 40% | 52% | 55% | 59% |
| (% of Full-time, first-time, graduating within 6 years) | ||||
ACADEMIC DEGREES CONFERRED
Degrees Conferred by Type
(Summer '25, Fall '25, and Spring '26)
| Total UGRD Graduates | 525 |
|---|---|
| Associate of Science (AS) | 1 |
| Associate of Arts (AA) | 5 |
| Bachelors of Art (BA) | 53 |
| Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS) | 4 |
| Bachelors of General Studies (BGS) | 30 |
| Bachelors of Individualized Studies | 1 |
| Bachelors of Science (BS) | 233 |
| Bachelors of Science Education (BSE) | 78 |
| Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) | 90 |
| Bachelors of Social Work | 28 |
| Bachelors of Fine Arts | 2 |
| Total UGRD Graduates | 525 |
| Total GRAD Graduates | 102 |
|---|---|
| Education Specialist (EdS) | 9 |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | 4 |
| Master of Education (MEd) | 15 |
| Master of Science (MS) | 74 |
| Total GRAD Graduates | 102 |
| Certificates (UGRD + GRAD): |
32 |
| Graduates by Ethnicity | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 or More | 16 | 19 | 35 |
| American Indian | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| Asian | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Black | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Hawaiian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 17 | 26 |
| Non-Resident Alien | 24 | 67 | 91 |
| Not Specified | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| White | 131 | 310 | 441 |
| Total Graduates | 203 | 438 | 641 |
