# Minot State University (MSU)

Public college in Minot, ND. IPEDS ID 200253.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/minot-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/minot-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 65% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $12,703 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 45%; beats 38% of ND colleges and 33% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $51,759; beats 50% of ND colleges and 45% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $11,980

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,492 |
| 30-48k | $10,388 |
| 48-75k | $11,359 |
| 75-110k | $13,674 |
| 110k+ | $15,632 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.53 years on average (28% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $51,759 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,492 | $42,999 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $10,388 | $47,058 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $11,359 | $51,456 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $13,674 | $61,943 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $15,632 | $70,813 | 6.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $19,339 in-state; about $19,339 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $8,702 in-state, $8,702 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $8,058; books: $1,100

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 500–570; SAT math: 430–570; ACT: 18–24 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 745 applicants, 538 admitted, 365 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 65%, ACT 18–24 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 72%, ACT 18–24 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (49 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,522 | $80,533 | $27,111 |
| Finance | not reported | $69,738 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $45,579 | $67,554 | $26,343 |
| Accounting | not reported | $66,707 | not reported |
| Marketing | $52,036 | $61,964 | $21,129 |
| Business Administration | $44,408 | $60,988 | $23,250 |
| Psychology | not reported | $60,575 | $23,962 |
| Social Work | $44,731 | $51,931 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $44,973 | $50,105 | $28,324 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $44,614 | $48,885 | $29,147 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $48,425 | $45,941 | $25,823 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $44,239 | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications Technologies / Technicians and Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| American Sign Language | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $84,320 (Minot, ND), $90,220 (ND), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Social Work → Social worker: median wage $65,180 (Minot, ND), $64,560 (ND), $59,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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