Summary

Fall Enrollment: 1,134 (2024-2025)
Types of Degrees: Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Certificate, Master's Degree, Post Bachelors
Number of Programs: 48
Average Class Size: 10
Student to Faculty Ratio: 13 to 1

Campus Life

MaSU’s family atmosphere lets students make lifelong friendships and have remarkable leadership opportunities. Students enjoy clubs, concerts, dances, theater, speech, student government, and intramural and varsity sports. With small class sizes, students get to know everyone, including their professors, on a personal level while having the opportunity to be involved in numerous activities

Location

MaSU’s beautiful 60-acre campus with 16 buildings is found in the small city of Mayville, located in eastern North Dakota just 11 miles west of I–29 on ND Highway 200 West. International airports in Grand Forks and Fargo are 35 and 55 minutes away, respectively.

The Area

Set in the rich farmland of the Red River Valley, the twin communities of Mayville and Portland (population of 2,600 combined) offer a movie theater, golf course, parks, an indoor hockey arena, restaurants, churches and other recreational facilities. These highly supportive communities feature a business district three blocks away from campus that offers opportunities for part-time jobs. Fargo and Grand Forks, the largest cities in the region, provide opportunities for big-name entertainment, shopping and other fun.

Admission Requirements

MaSU accepts students who have graduated from high school or successfully completed the GED examination. Students who completed high school in 1993 or later must have completed a core curriculum. Transfer students should have a 2.0 or higher grade point average and must provide official transcripts from previously attended colleges.

2023-2024 Academic Year Costs

TUITION AND FEES: $12,822

ROOM & BOARD: $6,962

Scholarships

Many scholarships are available to students at MaSU, especially for those who demonstrate strong academic, athletic or leadership abilities. Scholarship amounts may range up to the full cost of tuition. Scholarship applications should be submitted no later than Feb. 15 for priority consideration.

Priority Deadlines

SCHOLARSHIPS: February 15

FAFSA: No Priority Deadline. North Dakota deadline is ASAP after October 1.

ADMISSIONS & HOUSING: Rolling Deadline

Types of Distance Education

Online courses and degree programs, Synchronous Classes via Zoom, dual-credit courses

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA); contact the campus for information about accreditation and/or certification of specific programs.

MASU - Why Choose

Why Choose MASU

Named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a U.S. News & World Report Best College, MaSU is a small and personable college known as “The School of Personal Service” because of the attention provided to its students. The friendly community at MaSU positively adds to each student’s college experience. The encouraging environment nurtures each student, helping him or her become a more well-rounded person. Small classes provide students big benefits. Students get to know their professors as mentors and friends, and they can count on their circle of lifelong friends.

MaSU offers a wide variety of programs that will help you chart your future.

High-demand programs, some of which are new, and some that have a more than 133-year history of providing students with successful lifetime careers include:

  • Teacher Education: with associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree opportunities in early childhood, elementary, and secondary education
  • Special Education
  • Sports Management
  • Fitness and Wellness
  • RN-to-BSN and MSN Online Nursing (accelerated programs)
  • Communication
  • Agribusiness
  • Criminal Justice

Students can participate in everything from drama to music to varsity athletics. Opportunities exist for involvement in student government, band, choir, theater, intramural sports, professional clubs, internships, on-campus jobs, and more. The Wellness Center allows students even more opportunities to be active. MaSU competes in the North Star Association of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and offers basketball, volleyball, softball, and golf for women; and football, baseball, basketball, and golf for men.

Points of Pride

Mayville State University is recognized by students, families, graduates, and the nation’s premier experts on higher education for providing high quality academic programs, value, outstanding curriculum, and more. Mayville state University is recognized for excellence by organizations such as The Princeton Review and U.S. News and World Report.

Mayville State offers 80+ graduate, undergraduate, and associate’s degree major, minor, certificate, and pre-professional programs.

Mayville State University offers accessible courses and degrees via a variety of delivery methods so that working adults may pursue educational goals while remaining close to their homes, families, and jobs while earning degrees that open doors to exciting career opportunities.

Students have opportunities to get involved with real world hands-on scientific research through grand-funded projects. Several students have presented findings of their Mayville State research at national and regional conferences.

Mayville State students Julia Kohls, Mayville, N.D., and Lauryn Wolfgram, Thompson, N.D., finished as top-10 finalists in the world in the Business Ethics competition at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Fla. April 15-18, 2023. Several other members of the Mayville State Collegiate DECA team were finalists in their various competitions. In addition, the chapter was recognized for excellence, as were some of Mayville State’s individual members. Twelve of 18 students made it to the final round of competition. Of the 22 North Dakota finalists, more than half were from Mayville State. The Mayville State team was one of 22 chapters worldwide to receive the Chapter Leadership Passport Award. There are about 200 Collegiate DECA chapters in the world.

MASU - Points of Pride

MASU - Mackenzie Hughes

Mackenzie Hughes

Junior
Thompson, ND

“In addition to being a member of the women’s basketball and softball teams, I am active in Collegiate DECA at Mayville State. I believe it is extremely important to have a well-rounded experience in college and DECA has given me several of those opportunities. I anticipate graduating in May 2025 and would like to pursue a career in the business world in banking, management, or sports administration in North Dakota. I love our state and the many things it offers. I believe Mayville State is preparing me to be successful. I will always be prepared for life’s challenges, and I will always be thankful for my time at Mayville State University!”

MASU - Students

Mayville State University

330 Third Street NE
Mayville, ND 58257
800.437.4104
www.mayvillestate.edu

Enrollment Center

Misti Wuori
701.788.4842
recruitment@mayvillestate.edu

Financial Aid

Susan Cordahl
701.788.4767
susan.cordahl@mayvillestate.edu

Admissions

Heather Hoyt
701.788.4773
Admissions@mayvillestate.edu

Housing

Dr. Corday Goddard
701.788.4770
housing@mayvillestate.edu