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Minot State University

#444 in US ranking Minot, ND
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$19,059
Tuition & fees
$9,192
Avg. aid
$5,528
Receiving aid
95%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
65%
SAT range
930–1140
ACT range
18–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
45%
Median salary
$49,809
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Minot State University?

Homecoming Week, Welcome Week, and Winter Week are recurring parts of Minot State's campus calendar. Each gives students a reason to participate beyond regularly scheduled classes, though individual activities and dates can change from year to year.

Homecoming typically brings together Beaver athletics, alumni activities, and campus events. Welcome Week helps incoming and returning students learn about services and opportunities to get involved at the start of the academic year. Winter Week adds programming during the colder part of the school year. Students should consult the current events calendar rather than assume a past schedule or activity will be repeated.

What are the student housing and dining options at Minot State University?

Minot State offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coed options, but availability should not be mistaken for a guaranteed assignment. Students considering campus housing should review the current residence-hall and apartment options, eligibility rules, application steps, and contract dates before making plans.

Meal-plan requirements and dining choices can depend on the housing arrangement. A student comparing residence halls, apartment-style housing, and an off-campus lease should check what each contract includes - particularly meals, utilities, and the length of occupancy - rather than compare room prices alone.

Most students in the reported housing figures commute, so off-campus living is a significant part of the university's enrollment pattern. Students seeking off-campus housing should allow for travel time, parking arrangements, and winter conditions, while residents should review housing rules and move-in dates before arriving.

Minot State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

Minot State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
11:1
Undergraduates living on campus
19%
Campus size
103 acres

Minot State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Minot State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Gordon B. Olson Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Minot State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Minot State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 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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