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Minot State University, also known as MSU or MiSU, was established in 1913 as the Minot State Teacher's College. Later on, it was renamed to Carnegie Master’s I institution. After several other name and status changes, the university adopted its present name in 1987. The university campus is located in Minot, North Dakota, united states, and it is the third-largest public university in North Dakota. MSU offers more than 40 undergraduate and approximately 10 graduate degree programs in diverse areas of study. MSU comprises of the following colleges:
The athletic teams of MSU participate in the Dakota Athletic Conference. Their sports teams are known as the Minot State Beavers, and they compete in a variety of sports such as baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, golf, and indoor/outdoor track and field.
Minot State is located in a self-contained town, in Minot, ND. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Minot State top out at the Post-Master's certificate.
Students at the school often study business and management, education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
The admissions department at Minot State does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 440 to 530 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 510 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 3,895 students (2,835 full-time equivalent).
Minot State has a large share of part-time students. Students sports include formal participation in Dakota Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Minot State University advances knowledge, critical and creative thinking, and the vitality of community and cultures."
More complete details are provided below.
Minot State University
500 University Ave W
Minot, ND 58707
General Phone: (701) 858-3000
http://www.minotstateu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 146 | business management, MIS, accounting, finance, business administration, management information systems, marketing, international business |
| Education and Teaching | 141 | elementary school teaching, special ed, math teaching, physical education teaching, history teaching, education, mental retardation education, social science teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 78 | communication disorders, psychology, substance abuse counseling, school psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 50 | criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice |
| Liberal Arts | 47 | general studies, sociology, English, history, Spanish language, social services, economics, German language, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 35 | registered nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 21 | social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 17 | web design, computer and info science, computer programming, computer support, information science |
| Science | 16 | biology, chemistry, geology, physical sciences, physics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 8 | radiation therapist, clinical lab tech |
| Media | 7 | radio and television, communication studies, communications tech courses |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 7 | sports and fitness management |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Office and Administration | 3 | office data entry |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Minot State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 477 | 60 |
| Master's degree | 96 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 13 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Minot State had a total enrollment of 3,895 students (2,835 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
Minot State offers campus housing for 731 of its 2,835 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Minot, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 643 | 460 | 72% | 437 | 95% |
| Men | 238 | 164 | 69% | 158 | 96% |
| Women | 405 | 296 | 73% | 279 | 94% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 510 |
| SAT Writing | 390 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 11% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 83% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,043 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,022 |
| Room and board | $ 5,670 |
| Room charge | $ 1,790 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,970 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,100 |
Financial Aid:
Minot State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 299400)
Minot State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 54 | 43 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 31 |
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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 13 | $40,685 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 14 | $43,393 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $69,655 | 6 | $65,657 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $58,112 | 17 | $54,544 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $52,100 | 41 | $50,190 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $37,927 | 28 | $36,995 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 81 | $56,740 | 92 | $47,988 |
*: 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 |
| Track | Dakota Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| Track | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Football | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Basketball | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Baseball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 4 | 4 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Minot State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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