Mayville State University — College Profile

About

Known historically as "The School of Personal Service," Mayville State University in North Dakota is highly regarded for its exceptionally supportive environment and top-tier programs in education, business, and nursing. The campus culture is close-knit and active, offering students a highly personalized education with small class sizes, accessible professors, and opportunities to participate in NAIA Comet athletics and diverse student clubs. What truly sets this institution apart is its combination of remarkable affordability and its legacy as one of the nation's first fully IT-infused campuses, ensuring all students receive cutting-edge technology resources alongside a traditional, community-focused college experience.

Wikipedia:Mayville State University is a public university in Mayville, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the North Dakota University System.

Location

Mayville, ND, 58257-1299 · Rural campus

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Nearest airport from college

MSP · Minneapolis

267 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$20,657

Out-of-state COA

$23,915

Avg net price

$11,456

Room & board

$9,641

In-state tuition

$7,979

Out-of-state tuition

$11,237

Books & supplies

$1,000/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$5,971

$30–48k

$4,878

$48–75k

$9,558

$75–110k

$13,885

$110k+

$15,766

Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

40%

4-yr on-time completion

23%

1st-yr retention

81%

Transfer-out rate

8-year outcomes

Graduated

34%

Transferred

19%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

47%

Median earnings (6yr)

$43,597

Median earnings (10yr)

$47,828

Median debt

$18,585

Monthly loan payment

$197

Debt range (25th–75th)

$5,500–$19,203

Debt (90th percentile)

$29,700

Student Body

Men 43%Women 57%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

27%

First-generation

30%

Median family income

$47,272

Independent students

36%

Avg age at entry

24.0

Part-time students

20%

Race & ethnicity

White

70%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$43,597

10 years after entry

$47,828

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods68

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing36

Business Administration, Management and Operations34

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities20

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas14

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness9

Accounting and Related Services8

Special Education and Teaching7

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services6

Biology, General6

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology6

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General5

Mathematics4

Agricultural Business and Management3

Communication and Media Studies2

Chemistry2

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Institutional

Endowment

$13M

Classification

Baccalaureate (Diverse)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

55%

Avg faculty salary

$7,328/mo

Instructional spend/student

$8,244