Minot State University

Non-profit public

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Private

Regional

Originally founded in 1913 as a small teachers college, Minot State University has since grown to become the third-largest university in the state. Annual enrollment exceeds 3,000 students. This public institution's commitment to meeting the needs of all learners earns it a spot on this list of the best online colleges in North Dakota. MSU's online offerings include eight certificates, one associate degree, 10 bachelor's degrees, and five master's degrees. Distance students can also pursue several minors, concentrations, and non-degree programs. Several fields are represented among MSU's online offerings, including marketing, human services, and nursing. In keeping with its history as a normal school, MSU also offers a variety of options for educators, including graduate degrees in special education and curriculum and instruction. Undergraduate admission requirements include ACT scores and official transcripts. Graduate admission requirements vary by program. All online students pay the same per-credit tuition rate, regardless of state residency.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

72% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

59% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Considered (not required)	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Required	Letter of recommendation:	Recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

49%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✕	✕
5	Education	✔	✔	✔
6	Engineering	✔	✕	✕
7	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✕	✕
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✕	✕
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
10	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
11	History	✔	✕	✕
12	History	✔	✕	✕
13	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
14	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✕	✕
15	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✕	✕
16	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✔	✕
17	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✔	✕
18	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✕	✕
19	Physical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
20	Psychology	✔	✔	✕
21	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✔	✔	✕
22	Security And Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
23	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✕
24	Theology And Religious Vocations	✔	✕	✕
25	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✕	✕