Founded in 1913, Minot State University. is a Public college. Located in North Dakota, which is a city setting in North Dakota, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 3,136 full time undergraduate students, and 276 full time graduate students.
The Minot State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 175 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Minot State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
59%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
35
SAT Range
920-1090
ACT Range
18-23
Admissions at MSU are considered Selective, with ,6% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 43 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
77% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 23% were in the top quarter, and 12% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Minot State University.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
17%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
17%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
100%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
33%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
67%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
17%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
17%
“We only party on weekends”
17%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
17%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
17%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
17%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
100%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
33%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
67%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
13 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
17 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
14 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
20 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
20 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 70 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
20 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
20 Students rated local services 4.3 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
20 Students rated academics 4.5 stars. 65 % gave the school a 5.0.
Minot State University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Minot State University?
9 Students rated Minot State University
Ali - 12/30/2022
I believe it is a great school. Not much to do or participate in as it is such a small town. I like that is close to home and is providing me and other students with teaching opportunities allowing students to go out in the community and receive a hands on learning experience.
Jacob - 09/11/2020
There are great people in Minot on and off the campus. The university does a good job allocating student funds in a way that they get back to the students. For a state university, they do a lot of really impressive things. It's no private school, and it's not on a beach, but it gets the job done if you are looking for your degree for less than average expenses.
Amanda - 04/29/2020
I enrolled at Minot State University in January of 2020. So far, my academic advisor and professors have truly been supportive. Campus Connections make it easy to see what classes I need to take and what I have already taken. With the support of my professors, I have not had any problems getting back into the swing of school. Anytime I need help with my assignments, my professors are there with answers. They provide a variety of learning tools to enhance topics were are working on. They give feedback on assignments, which helps me to understand what parts I need to work on. I am glad I chose Minot to continue my education and feel that I will be successful academically.
Cassidy - 01/07/2020
I am currently enrolled in three of minot states college courses, College Speech, College Composition, College Algebra. I enjoy the classes quite a bit due to the people I attend the class with and the teachers themselves. I hope to go to MSU to become an educator or go into medicine but that is still yet to be determined.
Elizabeth - 11/10/2019
I really enjoy Minot State University. It feels that all of the staff and faculty really care about you as a person, not just as a student. When you ask for help, there are people there to support you in your journey. The dining hall food is not too terrible, and the dorms I live in are actually pretty nice.
Madison - 03/06/2019
My overall opinion to Minot State University is that for a college in a smaller populated state such as North Dakota, Minot State has almost any opportunities both academically and in extracurricular activities. If a student needs help to revise a paper or assistance with a class, we have an excellent Writing Center and Tutoring Center. The class size to student ratio makes the education experience more intimate and easy to relate with the professor on a name basis. A selling point is the affordable tuition compared to the excellent education received at the university. Activities and club opportunities are held almost every week to get students engaged and moving around campus instead of being cooped up in the Residence Halls all day long after classes. I have become far more involved on campus because of the opportunities and happy I chose Minot State University!
Khemi - 09/06/2018
Good faculty staff, accessible Professors who are ready to support through out school stay, average no of students in class which is healthy because there is enough concentration and sound intellectual discuss. Sports life is so endearing. Am one of their female volleyball players! Am always encouraged as am able to blend both studies and sports together successfully.
The school rocks!!
Disa - 02/06/2018
This school is great for just about anyone. The professors are amazing and so easy to get in contact with and get ahold of if you need to. The class sizes are small enough that you can get help on any problem you may have throughout your time here. There are many different kinds of activities To get involved with and people to get to know. Overall, amazing school!
Morgan - 08/21/2017
The University so far has been excellent. I just started and the year is just beginning so all of my reviews have been based off of what I have seen so far. My first impression of the University has been great. There has been a lot of things to do on campus, and I have had fun so far. I hope the rest of the year will be just as great.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Minot State University is 59%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Sometimes you just have to choose a college and try it out for a semester. It is easy to transfer and every college has a different feel to it. As long as it has the major you want to choose, give it a try.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
I think this school would be great for anyone interested in furthering their learning. The classes do take a lot of out of class time for homework, so if you don't have the extra time, right now might not be the right time for you to enroll.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
Drinking is considered to be the worst thing in my school. The campus sets strict rules on this topic, yet I notice some students fail to abide by them. This campus is to great to have ill moraled students not complying with rules set and very noticeable.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
Sometimes it may at times seem like sports are everything, but that's an issue at any school. Academically speaking, there are really no frustrating aspects to comment on.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
I brag that the class sizes are smaller, and there is more one on one between professors/students which is a major plus. I brag that the professors are there for the students, and they really want to help the students learn to the best of his or her ability. Everyone is friendly, it's a beautiful campus, and it's not too big where you know nobody and not too small where everyone knows everyone; it's the perfect size with a great atmosphere.
I think the best part of the school is the student-teacher relationships. It is easy to talk to them about homework, classes, and our lives in general. They understand that we are busy out of school and in school. We have small classes at MSU so everyone knows everyone else on a personal level.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
The classroom size is big enough that if you want to disappear you can; however if you want to be seen and heard it is also the right size for that. The students are very helpful and friendly. The community is very supportive and generous. The enviroment and community is safe and enjoyable. The town and school is a perfect size for a four-year university.
We have an excellent student-faculty ratio here at Minot State. They are really engaging in their classrooms proving really you are not just a student number at Minot State!
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
88% of students attending Minot State University receive some sort of financial aid.
15% were awarded federal grants.41%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
