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Mayville State University

#1266 in US ranking Mayville, ND
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$21,720
Tuition & fees
$9,162
Avg. aid
$6,420
Receiving aid
98%

Admissions

Avg. ACT
20

Outcomes

Graduation rate
41%
Median salary
$48,483
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Mayville State University?

Mayville State University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is distinct from approval or accreditation of a particular education, nursing, or other professional program.

Institutional accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid and can matter when seeking to transfer credits or enter graduate school. It does not mean another institution must accept every credit. Students pursuing a licensed occupation should separately check their program's current professional approvals and the licensing rules of the state where they intend to work.

What are the admission requirements at Mayville State University?

First-time degree-seeking applicants generally need to complete Mayville State's admission application and document high school completion or an accepted equivalent, such as a GED. Applicants should be prepared to arrange official academic records; requirements can differ for first-year, transfer, international, and graduate applicants.

Institutional reporting identifies Mayville State as having an open-admission policy. That description should not be read as automatic entry into every major: program prerequisites, professional standards, and placement requirements may apply after university admission. Applicants should use the current admissions instructions rather than an older reported ACT score as a required cutoff. International applicants should also check the university's current English-proficiency and credential-evaluation instructions before applying.

What are the application fees and waivers at Mayville State University?

The reported undergraduate application fee is $35. This is an application charge, not a tuition payment or a guarantee of admission.

Because fees and waiver procedures can change, applicants should check the amount displayed in the current application before submitting payment. Anyone who may qualify for a waiver should ask admissions how to request it before paying; they should not assume that a waiver can be applied retroactively. Graduate and other specialized applications may follow different instructions.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Mayville State University?

Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC are reported as options through cooperating host institutions, rather than as ROTC units operated on Mayville State's campus. Participation may therefore involve travel, scheduling constraints, and a separate enrollment process with the host program.

Students considering either branch should confirm the current host arrangement, whether Mayville State coursework fits the ROTC schedule, and how credits would appear on their records. ROTC scholarships have separate eligibility and selection rules; commissioning also involves a military service obligation. An ROTC listing alone does not establish that every applicant can participate or receive funding.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Mayville State University?

Mayville State generally accepts eligible transfer credit from accredited institutions and admits transfer students for fall, spring, and summer entry. Transfer applicants should submit the university application and official transcripts from every college attended, then obtain an evaluation showing how completed courses apply to their intended degree.

Admission and transfer-credit acceptance are separate decisions. A course may transfer as elective credit without satisfying a major requirement, and professional programs can impose additional rules. Mayville State also reports accepting certain CLEP subject examinations, DSST examinations, and credit evaluated through American Council on Education recommendations; the award of credit depends on its current policies and the student's degree plan. Applicants with substantial prior coursework should ask an academic adviser which requirements must still be completed through Mayville State.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Mayville State University?

Students interested in studying abroad should establish which options Mayville State currently approves before committing to an outside program. Participation through a partner or third-party provider is not the same as a program operated directly by the university.

The key questions are whether proposed courses will count toward the Mayville State degree, who must approve them in advance, and how tuition, aid, travel, and insurance will work. This is especially important for students in sequenced majors or programs with required local placements: an overseas course may earn credit without replacing a specific degree requirement.

Mayville State University Admissions Factors

Avg. ACT
20

How to Apply to Mayville State University

Application fee

$35

Early Decision

No

Early Action

No

Mayville State University First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 59
Out-of-state: 53
International: 7

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 119
Transfer: 123

Mayville State University Admission Requirements

Median composite ACT score

20

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

Yes

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

Yes

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

Yes

Off-campus study

Yes

ROTC-Army

ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution

ROTC-Air Force

ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution

Study abroad

Yes

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

Yes

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

Yes

Mayville State University Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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