Campus Life

Make Minot State your next home and build a fulfilling life inside and outside the classroom.

• 100+ MSU Life events each year
• 50+ student clubs and organizations
• Student Government Association
• 10+ intramural teams with over 500 participants
• Study abroad opportunities
• State-of-the-art Wellness Center
• Four co-ed residence halls and two apartment buildings
• NCAA Division II athletics, including the first DII women’s wrestling program in North Dakota
• Small class sizes and low student-to-professor ratios
• Personalized hands-on learning, collaborative experience tied to your programs of study, and internship opportunities

Location

Minot State University is located in north central North Dakota, in the heart of Minot. Our modernized campus, featuring state-of-the-art technology in and out of the classroom, has 21 buildings conveniently situated within a two-by-six-block area.

The Area

You belong in the Magic City. With a population of 47,789, Minot is the fourth largest city in North Dakota. With attractions such as the zoo and state fair, a vibrant arts and cultural community, diverse dining and shopping, multiple parks, and outdoor activities for every season, you will always have something to do and explore on or off campus.

• 1,000+ community events each year
• 2.5 hours from Theodore Roosevelt National Park
• 1.5 hours from the Turtle Mountains
• Proud neighbor to the Minot Air Force Base

Admission Requirements

Minot State admission requirements vary based on your status. Select the category below that fits your status:

• Freshman
• Transfer
• Graduate
• Non-Degree

Visit AskMSU.com for more information.

Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA); contact the campus for information about Minot State’s accredited 33 academic programs and its 18 academic programs holding a special approved program status or visit MinotStateU.edu/accreditation.

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Points of Pride

• 96% of our grads are employed or continuing their education, with many programs boasting 100% job placement in their degree field.
• 100+ fields of study, including 10 graduate-level programs.
• Nearly every semester, our nursing students have a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
• Criminal justice students consistently score in the top 6% nationally on the Area Concentration Achievement Test (ACAT).
• Hands-on learning and research experiences, including one of two cadaver learning labs at North Dakota public institutions.
• Home of the Looyenga Leadership Center, a unique collegiate leadership studies program.
• The Severson Entrepreneurial Academy and Slaaten Learning Center located in our College of Business.
• Host of NOTSTOCK!, the largest student-led arts festival in North Dakota; the Northwest Festival of Music for 46 consecutive years; and the Northern Plains Writing Project, where teachers teach teachers.
• Minot State has been teaching teachers for the past 112 years.
• Rated a 2020 Best Value School for our online RN to BSN program. In 2024 Cheapest RN to BSN Online Programs in North Dakota and Fastest Online RN to BSN Programs in North Dakota.
• 40% of our students graduate with no student loan debt.
• Summer Theatre and the Minot State University Amphitheater, a stage above the rest.
• Three premiere galleries: Northwest Arts Center, Flat Tail Press Gallery, and Hartnett Hall Gallery.
• The Native American Cultural Center, a home away from home and host of the Native American Cultural Club.

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Deann

Graduate Student, Speech-Language Pathology
Glasgow, MT

“I chose to go to Minot State University because it was the closest college to my hometown that also had my program,” she said. “I went on a campus tour soon after I was accepted and loved the small-town atmosphere the campus had. That is why I decided this was the college for me.”

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