Minot State University

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location: Midwest
Setting: Small Town Setting
Type: Public
Size: Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
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School Description
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Minot State University advances knowledge, critical and creative thinking, and the vitality of community and cultures.

Minot State University From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Minot State University (MSU or MiSU) is a four-year institution of higher learning in Minot, North Dakota. Founded in 1913 as a normal school, Minot State University is the third-largest public university in North Dakota, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Minot State University's mascot is the Beaver. The school colors are Red and Green (though occasionally Maroon and/or White trim is used). The campus newspaper is called the Red and Green.

Academics

Minot State University awards undergraduate degrees in 49 courses of study, and graduate degrees in 10 fields of study.

MSU is composed of four main academic divisions:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
    • 26 academic departments
  • College of Business
    • 3 academic departments
  • College of Education and Health Sciences
    • 4 academic departments
  • Graduate School

History

MSU was established in 1913 as Minot State Teacher's College, a two-year normal school devoted to preparing teachers for service in northwestern North Dakota. In 1924, the institution began issuing baccalaureate degrees. Over time, the range of academic offerings expanded. In 1964, the school’s name was changed to Minot State College, and in 1987 to Minot State University.

==Athletics==

Minot State University athletics compete in the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC) which is a part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

MSU's sports program offers both men's and women's basketball, cross country, indoor/outdoor track and field, and golf, as well as men's football and baseball, and women's volleyball and fastpitch softball.

The Minot State University Beavers won NAIA National Championships in Men's Cross Country in 2002 and 2003, the only team national championships in the school's history.

Minot State University is also home of the Minot State Beavers Hockey team, who play within the American College Hockey Association (ACHA).

Facilities

Campus facilities include an amphitheatre, indoor theatre, recital hall, the Gordon B. Olson library, a football field, and the MSU Dome arena. The Student Union includes a bookstore, convenience store, dining center, and lounge areas. MSU has five student residence halls and two apartment complexes.

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,594
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 93%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 9,870
Students Receiving Aid: 72%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 35
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 93%
Part-Time 7%
Men vs. Women
Women 57%
Men 43%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 89%
Other 5%
African-American 3%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 77%
Out-of-State 23%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
North Dakota 77%
Montana 5%
Washington 1%
Minnesota 1%
South Dakota 0%
Percent of Students International: 6%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 19%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Dakota Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Dakota Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Dakota Athletic Conference)
Track (Dakota Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 4,092 $ 9,870  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 3,460 $ 9,238  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 632 $ 632  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,526 36%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 542 8%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,329 28%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,928 49%  
Any Aid:
  72%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 85% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 91%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 16, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Recommended
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Minot State University

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Minot State University

Career Education Majors

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