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Minot State University (MSU)
- 500 University Ave W
- Minot, ND 58707
- OPEID College Code: 00299400
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- General Phone: (701) 858-3000
- President: David Fuller
- Website: www.minotstateu.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 3,895
- College Alias: MSU
- College Mascot: Beavers

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Minot State University advances knowledge, critical and creative thinking, and the vitality of community and cultures.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - MSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 294 | 376 | 670 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 235 (80%) | 301 (80%) | 536 (80%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 197 (84%) | 248 (82%) | 445 (83%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 46 | 6% |
| ACT ® Exam | 635 | 95% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 510 |
| SAT ® Writing | 390 | 520 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 80%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 27% | 16% | 35% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,770 | $3,246 | $568 | $1,191 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.8% | 3.4% | 6.4% |
| Number in Default | 37 | 40 | 61 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,282 | 1,163 | 939 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,774 | $4,492 | $4,092 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,416 | $10,818 | $9,870 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,438 | $4,614 | $4,460 |
| Other Expenses | $2,900 | $3,200 | $2,900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,012 | $13,206 | $12,252 |
| Out of State | $20,654 | $19,532 | $18,030 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,674 | $5,392 | $4,892 |
| Out of State | $12,316 | $11,718 | $10,670 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,674 | $5,392 | $4,892 |
| Out of State | $12,316 | $11,718 | $10,670 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,895 Undergraduate: 3,611 Graduate: 284
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,402 Female: 2,493
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,345 Female: 2,266
- Graduate Gender Male: 57 Female: 227
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,486 Part-Time: 1,409
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,355 Part-Time: 1,256
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 131 Part-Time: 153
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 307 | 8% |
| American Indian | 144 | 4% |
| Black | 126 | 3% |
| Asian | 44 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 2% |
| White | 3,096 | 79% |
| Unknown | 81 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 58 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 693 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 741 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 779 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 497 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 250 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 164 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 178 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 64 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 471 | 12% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 488 | 394 | 94 |
| Faculty Status | 265 | 195 | 70 |
| Tenured Faculty | 90 | 90 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 4 | - | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 262 | 192 | 70 |
| Primarily Instruction | 250 | 180 | 70 |
| Primarily Public Service | 12 | 12 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 19 | 19 | - |
| Other Professionals | 77 | 65 | 12 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 130 | 118 | 12 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 54 | 47 | 7 |
| Skilled Crafts | 21 | 21 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 23 | 21 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,029 (178) | $53,709 (87) | $46,512 (91) |
| Professor | $65,298 (30) | $65,908 (24) | $62,860 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $54,956 (41) | $56,062 (26) | $53,038 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,298 (65) | $48,346 (24) | $48,269 (41) |
| Instructor | $36,994 (42) | $36,381 (13) | $37,269 (29) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $93,585 (2) | $93,585 (2) | - (-) |
| Professor | $93,585 (2) | $93,585 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,324 (180) | $54,223 (89) | $46,512 (91) |
| Professor | $66,003 (32) | $66,728 (26) | $62,860 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $54,956 (41) | $56,062 (26) | $53,038 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,298 (65) | $48,346 (24) | $48,269 (41) |
| Instructor | $36,994 (42) | $36,381 (13) | $37,269 (29) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $478,725 | $307,622 | $171,103 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 64% | 36% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 248 | 167 | 81 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 232 | 159 | 73 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 44 | 20 | 24 |
| Football | 85 | 85 | - |
| Golf | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $35,876 | $34,183 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $16,403 | $5,857 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 45 | 23 | 22 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 30%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 31% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 38% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 56% |
| American Indian | 11% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 30% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 10% |
| 5 Years | 26% |
| 6 Years | 29% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 31 | 86 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Liquor Related | 31 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 9 | 20 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 9 | 1 |
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