Mayville State is located in Mayville, North Dakota (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 and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Mayville State had 914 enrolled students in 2005.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. 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.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Mayville State University is to educate and guide students, as individuals, so that they may realize their full career potential and enhance their lives. We do this in an environment that reflects our tradition of personal service, commitment to innovative technology-enriched education, and dynamic learning relationships with community, employers, and society."
More complete details are provided below.
Mayville State University
330 3rd St NE
Mayville, ND 58257-1229
General Phone: (701) 788-2301
Admissions Phone: (701) 788-3477
Financial Aid Phone: (701) 788-4767
http://www.mayvillestate.edu
Mayville State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 58 | elementary school teaching, social science teaching, math teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, geography teaching, health teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 30 | business management, business, business administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | health and physical education, health and fitness |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | child care provider, child care management |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | social services, English, general studies |
| Science | 3 | chemistry, physical sciences, biology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | psychology courses |
| Office And Administration | 2 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Mayville State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 117 | 28 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 3 |
In 2005, Mayville State had a total enrollment of 914 students (743 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 49% |
| Minnesota | 22% |
| Foreign countries | 11% |
| California | 4% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 5 % |
Mayville State offers campus housing for 408 of its 743 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (701) 788-3477
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,943 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,456 |
| Room and board | $ 3,724 |
| Room charge | $ 1,542 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Mayville State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 299300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (701) 788-4767
Mayville State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $43,814 | 3 | $45,715 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $39,914 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $36,837 | 6 | $34,906 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $32,544 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $38,942 | 13 | $37,494 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 54 | 29 | 83 |
| Football | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 16 | 16 |
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
Business 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
Physics Teacher Education
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
Physical Sciences
(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% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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