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How strong are the academics at Minot State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
16
Average class size
28%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Minot State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
168
10-19
231
20-29
164
30-39
24
40-49
2
50-99
1

Honors Programs

Minot State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Minot State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Minot State University:

72%
First-year retention rate
28%
4-year grad rate
48%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Minot State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Social Work
Business Administration and Management, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
25.4
33.32
41.24
49.16
57.08
65

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19
  • Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 36
  • Finance, General 11
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
  • Accounting 9
  • Management Information Systems, General 8
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other 2
  • Management Information Systems and Services, Other 1
  • Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 1
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 5
  • Communication, General 5
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 7
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 33
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 31
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 13
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 10
  • Music Teacher Education 5
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 2
  • Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 2
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • History Teacher Education 1
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Social Science Teacher Education 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Foreign Languages
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 3
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
  • German Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
  • Latin Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 65
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 25
  • Rehabilitation Science 8
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 8
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 7
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 0
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 32
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 21
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 2
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 2
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 18
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 6
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 4
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 9
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 51
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 0
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 3
  • Art/Art Studies, General 2
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 0

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