Minot State is located in a self-contained town, in Minot, North Dakota. 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, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
The admissions department at Minot State does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Minot State offers classes to 3,798 students (3,069 full-time equivalent).
The school 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
Admissions Phone: (701) 858-3350
Financial Aid Phone: (701) 858-3375
http://www.minotstateu.edu
Minot State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 135 | business management, accounting, MIS, finance, marketing, management information systems, international business, business |
| Education And Teaching | 113 | elementary school teaching, special ed, education, math teaching, business teaching, mental retardation education, special education, English teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 58 | communication disorders, psychology, substance abuse counseling, school psychology, communication disorders services |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 46 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 44 | criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | general studies, history, English, sociology, German language, social services, Spanish language, French language, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer and info science, computer support, computer programming |
| Science | 13 | biology, physical sciences, geology, chemistry, physics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 11 | radiation therapist, clinical lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Office And Administration | 9 | office data entry |
| Media | 7 | radio and television, communications tech courses, communications tech |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | sports and fitness management |
Number of programs and degrees for Minot State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 421 | 59 |
| Master's degree | 69 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 13 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Minot State had a total enrollment of 3,798 students (3,069 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 77% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| Montana | 5% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Minot State offers campus housing for 580 of its 3,069 (full-time) students.
(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 | 645 | 551 | 85% | 471 | 85% |
| Men | 284 | 241 | 85% | 206 | 85% |
| Women | 361 | 310 | 86% | 265 | 85% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
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 | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (701) 858-3350
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,092 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,870 |
| Room and board | $ 4,460 |
| Room charge | $ 1,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,240 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,900 |
Financial Aid:
Minot State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 299400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (701) 858-3375
Minot 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 | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $50,055 | 3 | $41,800 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $57,103 | 7 | $51,677 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $48,648 | 14 | $47,367 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $43,316 | 34 | $43,992 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $36,839 | 11 | $35,420 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $31,444 | 7 | $29,574 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 94 | $46,801 | 73 | $42,702 |
*: 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 |
| Track | Dakota Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 76 | 37 | 113 |
| Football | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| Track | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| Basketball | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 15 | 19 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
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
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
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Communications Technology/Technician
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 Sciences and Services, Other
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 10% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
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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