Mayville State is located in Mayville, ND (a quiet rural area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Mayville State is the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Mayville State is known for its programs in education and teaching, family and social work, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school is an open-admission school.
Mayville State maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Mayville State had 769 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school offers students meal plans. Mayville State values student athletics, and belongs to the Dakota Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Mayville State University
330 Third Street NE
Mayville, ND 58257-1299
General Phone: (701) 788-2301
http://www.mayvillestate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 49 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, biology teaching, social science teaching, English teaching, chemistry teaching, geography teaching, health teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 24 | business management, business, business administration |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | child care management, child care provider |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 9 | health and physical education, health and fitness |
| Therapy and Counseling | 7 | psychology courses |
| Science | 4 | biology, chemistry |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | social services, English, general studies |
| Office and Administration | 2 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Mayville State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 108 | 25 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Mayville State had a total enrollment of 769 students (599 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 54% |
| Minnesota | 23% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Alaska | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
Mayville State offers campus housing for 334 of its 599 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Mayville, North Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Dakota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,654 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,646 |
| Room and board | $ 4,272 |
| Room charge | $ 1,730 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,542 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Mayville State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 299300)
Mayville State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $51,942 | 3 | $53,989 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $45,627 | 3 | $43,352 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $39,528 | 4 | $40,993 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $33,661 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $42,832 | 14 | $42,188 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 80 | 43 | 123 |
| Football | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Basketball | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 34 | 44 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Geography Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mayville State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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