Minot State University

www.minotstateu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,168

2023 Average Net Price

$12,349

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

72.2%

745 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,741

67.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47.8%

160 Graduates

About

Minot State University is a higher education institution located in Ward County, ND. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Minot State University were Registered Nursing (65 degrees awarded), Social Work (51 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees).

In 2023, 639 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Minot State University. 68.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (416 degrees), 8.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Minot State University is $7,168, which is $−17,407 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Minot State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 601 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Minot State University is $7,168, which is $17,407 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,349.

In 2023, 72% of undergraduate students attending Minot State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,168

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Minot State University was $7,168. The cost of tuition at Minot State University is $−17,407 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Minot State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,349

2023 Value

0.089%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Minot State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,349. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Minot State University grew by 0.089%.

This chart compares the average net price of Minot State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,180

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Minot State University was of $7,180 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.18% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Minot State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Minot State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.26% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Minot State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Minot State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 601 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Minot State University received 745 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 49.6% annual growth. Out of those 745 applicants, 538 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,741 students enrolled at Minot State University in 2023. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Minot State University has an overall enrollment yield of 67.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

538

Accepted Out of 745

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Minot State University was 72.2% (538 admissions from 745 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 93.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 49.6%, while admissions grew by 15.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Minot State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Minot State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Minot State University had a total enrollment of 2,741 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Minot State University is 1,843 students and the part-time enrollment is 898. This means that 67.2% of students enrolled at Minot State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Minot State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.8% White, 9.08% Hispanic or Latino, 6.28% Two or More Races, 4.93% Black or African American, 1.75% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.42% Asian, and 0.328% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Minot State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.2%), followed by White Male (21.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.82%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.9%), followed by White Male (8.9%) and Black or African American Male (4.66%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Minot State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,741 students. The full-time enrollment at Minot State University is 1,843 and the part-time enrollment is 898. This means that 67.2% of students enrolled at Minot State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Minot State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Minot State University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Minot State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Minot State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,750 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
249 enrolled students
Two or More Races
172 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Minot State University is 63.8% White, 9.08% Hispanic or Latino, 6.28% Two or More Races, 4.93% Black or African American, 1.75% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.42% Asian, and 0.328% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 68 students (2.48%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 237 more women than men received degrees from Minot State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Minot State University is white (416 degrees awarded). There were 8.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Minot State University is Registered Nursing (65 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (51 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Minot State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (51 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees), and Education (141 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Minot State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,528,250 people), Secondary school teachers (515,567 people), Education administrators (276,170 people), Special education teachers (207,446 people), and Social workers, all other (194,652 people).

The most specialized majors at Minot State University in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (51 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees), Education (141 degrees), Language & Linguistics (12 degrees), and Protective Services (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Minot State University are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, Physicians, and Surgeons

The most specialized majors at Minot State University are Public Administration and Social Service (51 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees), Education (141 degrees), Language & Linguistics (12 degrees), and Protective Services (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Minot State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,871,483 people), uninformed (407,058 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (392,202 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (320,330 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (248,119 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Minot State University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
65 degrees awarded
Social Work
51 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Minot State University was Registered Nursing with 65 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Minot State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

201

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

438

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 201 degrees were awarded to men at Minot State University, which is 0.459 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (438).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Minot State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Minot State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.6 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Minot State University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.91 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from Minot State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Minot State University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
416 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
48 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Minot State University is white (416 degrees awarded). There were 8.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

0.782% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
307 degrees awarded
White Male
109 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Minot State University is white female (307 degrees awarded). There were 2.82 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (109 degrees).

Operations

Minot State University has an endowment valued at nearly $40.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 365k (0.907%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Minot State University had a total salary expenditure of 64.4M. Minot State University employs 75 Assistant professors, 26 Associate professors and 24 Professors. Most academics at Minot State University are Female Assistant professor (50), Male Assistant professor (25), and Male Associate professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Minot State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 48 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 36 employees, and Service with 33 employees.

Endowment

$40.3M

2023 Endowment

4.05%

growth from 2022

Minot State University has an endowment valued at about $40.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Minot State University grew 4.05% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.41M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Minot State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$27.1M

2023 Salaries

9.8%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Minot State University paid a median of $27.1M in salaries, which represents 42.1% of their overall expenditure ($64.4M) and a 9.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.31% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.166% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$10.2M

Instructional Salaries

141

Number of Employees

In 2023, Minot State University paid a total of $10.2M to 141 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

75 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

48 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Minot State University were Assistant professor with 75 employees, Associate professor with 26 employees, and Professor with 24 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Minot State University were Office and Administrative Support with 48 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees, and Service with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Minot State University was Female Assistant professor with 50 employees, Male Assistant professor with 25 employees, and Male Associate professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Minot State University.

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