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How strong are the academics at Minot State University?

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

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
17
Average class size
29%
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 12:1. 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
153
10-19
201
20-29
191
30-39
21
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:

66%
First-year retention rate
29%
4-year grad rate
45%
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
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Business Administration and Management, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
14.8
25.84
36.88
47.92
58.96
70

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14
  • Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 30
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 15
  • Finance, General 12
  • Accounting 10
  • Management Information Systems, General 9
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8
  • Business Administration and Management, General 7
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other 4
  • Management Information Systems and Services, Other 3
  • Finance, General 3
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other 1
  • Accounting 1
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
  • Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 0
Communication
  • Communication, General 6
  • Communication and Media Studies 6
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 6
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 4
Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 24
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 18
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 11
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 6
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6
  • History Teacher Education 6
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 3
  • Social Science Teacher Education 2
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 1
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • History Teacher Education 1
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 0
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 4
  • French Language and Literature 2
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
  • Latin Language and Literature 0
  • German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 70
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 19
  • Rehabilitation Science 12
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 8
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 5
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 4
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 0
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 35
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 21
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 13
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 3
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 46
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 2
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 0
  • Music, General 0
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