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Minot State University is a public university in Minot, North Dakota, United States, founded in 1913 as a normal school. It became a university in 1987 and offers more than 60 undergraduate majors, along with nine master's degrees and one education specialist degree. The institution is part of the North Dakota University System and its mascot is the beaver.
Master's Universities
Ranked #355 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #932 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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500 University Ave W, Minot, North Dakota, 58707
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 930–1180
SAT ERW: 480–580
SAT math: 450–600
ACT composite: 18–24
Total: 2,741
Undergrad: 2,474
Undergrad full-time: 1,721
Graduate: 267
Part-time: 898
In-state
Tuition: $8,634
Total cost on campus: $21,694
Out-of-state
Tuition: $8,634
Total cost on campus: $21,694
Room & board: $8,058
Books & supplies: $1,100
Receive aid: 94%
Avg grant aid: $5,569
Pell grant recipients: 26%
Rent: $630 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.25 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.08
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.