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Minot State University
Minot State University says yes to 64.6% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $51,759 median earnings.
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Minot State University sits in Minot proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 11.2% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $80,533 four years out. 24.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,062 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 66.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 930 and 1180 — near the ND middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Minot State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Minot State University received 745 applications and admitted 538 (72.2%), with 365 enrolling.
Minot State University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 930–1180 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Minot State University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 520 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 520 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Minot State University compares
| Minot State University | North Dakota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 64.6% | 76.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,702 | $10,951 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,759 | $52,725 | $53,781 |
At $51,759, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($52,725). Look at Minot State University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $8,702 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $8,702. For non-residents, Minot State University's $8,702 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 2,062 undergrads, Minot State University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
45.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 55% don't — ask a Minot State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Minot State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,533 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $69,738 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $67,554 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,707 |
| Marketing | $61,964 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,988 |
| Psychology, General | $60,575 |
| Social Work | $51,931 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $50,105 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,885 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,941 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,239 |
Median earnings for these 12 Minot State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,759 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 37 additional Minot State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Minot State University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 930–1180 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 64.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Minot State University's acceptance rate?
72.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 538 admitted from 745 applicants.
How much does Minot State University cost?
In-state tuition is $8,702; out-of-state students pay $8,702. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Minot State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,759 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in North Dakota
- University of North Dakota — 76.9% admitted
- University of Mary — 75.3% admitted
- North Dakota State University-Main Campus — 95% admitted
- University of Jamestown — 88.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.