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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 does Mayville State University offer in terms of athletics?

Mayville State's varsity teams compete as the Comets in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Representative varsity sports include football, basketball, baseball, softball, and volleyball; prospective athletes should check the current team roster and schedule for the sports and conference applicable to their enrollment year.

Varsity competition is distinct from recreational activities such as informal games or fitness use. A sport appearing in a general activities listing does not necessarily have a varsity team. Students interested in competing should contact the relevant coach about recruiting and eligibility; neither admission to Mayville State nor participation in a sport guarantees an athletic scholarship.

What student groups and Associations are available at Mayville State University?

Mayville State lists student groups spanning activities, academic interests, and service. Examples include the Student Activities Council, Student Education Association, Health and Physical Education Club, and Student Ambassadors.

These groups offer different kinds of involvement: organizing programs, connecting with classmates in a field, or representing the university at events. Organization names and activity levels can change, so an incoming student should use the current campus organization directory or activities calendar to find meeting times and recognition requirements. Religious-interest groups have also appeared in campus listings; participation in them is voluntary.

Who studies at Mayville State University?

Mayville State enrolls about 1,134 students. Its student body includes both new and incoming transfer students: reported counts show 119 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 123 transfer-in students.

About half of students are reported as North Dakota residents, with a substantial share coming from other U.S. states. The age distribution is broader than a traditional first-year cohort: it includes 217 students younger than 18 and students in their twenties, thirties, and older. These figures describe enrollment, not how often any particular group attends classes on campus; prospective students comparing peer experiences should also consider their program's format and course schedule.

How does student life look like at Mayville State University?

Daily life at Mayville State combines a small-town campus setting with organized activities and access to student support. Its reported student-to-faculty ratio is 14 to 1, although actual class sizes vary by course.

Students can look beyond classes to campus events, performing arts, and student media: institutional listings include a student-run newspaper, radio station, theater group, and choral groups. Health-clinic and personal-counseling services are also reported. For a student choosing between residential, commuter, and online study, the practical question is which activities and services are accessible in the hours and format they expect to attend.

What libraries are available to students at Mayville State University?

The Byrnes-Quanbeck Library is Mayville State's named main library and a starting point for academic research. Students should use the library's current catalog and research guides to find books, scholarly articles, and resources for particular courses.

Library services can be especially important for students studying away from campus: access to licensed databases may require a university login, while borrowing physical materials follows separate rules. Before relying on a particular study space, equipment item, or borrowing service, students should check current library hours and policies, which can change between terms.

Mayville State University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1134

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

114

Total staff

41 full time, 34 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Mayville State University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,067
Graduate: 67

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 621
Part-time: 513

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 45
Men: 69

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 45
Black or African American: 58
White: 511
American Indian or Alaska Native: 23
Asian: 4
Two or more races: 61
Unknown: 14

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Mayville State University Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Bowling

–Both–

Football

MenBothMen

Golf

–Both–

Ice hockey

–Men–

Racquetball

–Both–

Soccer

–Both–

Softball

WomenBothWomen

Table tennis

–Both–

Tennis

–Both–

Track and field

–Both–

Volleyball

WomenBothWomen

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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