Minot State University
Minot, North Dakota
Minot State University is a public institution in Minot, North Dakota with 2,072 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.
In-state tuition is $8,634 compared with a North Dakota nursing-school average of $8,731. The school reports a graduation rate of 47.8%, median earnings of $51,759, and median federal debt of $19,609.
$8,634 is lower than the state average of $8,731.
47.8% is lower than the state average of 49.1%.
$51,759 is higher than the state average of $50,616.
About Minot State University
| Location | Minot, North Dakota |
| Institution Type | Public |
| Highest Degree | graduate |
| Website | www.minotstateu.edu |
| In-State Tuition | $8,634 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $8,634 |
| Total Enrollment | 2,072 |
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% |
| Graduation Rate | 47.8% |
| Retention Rate | 71.6% |
| Median Earnings (10 yrs after) | $51,759 |
| Median Debt at Graduation | $19,609 |
| Est. Monthly Loan Payment | $207 |
| Pell Grant Recipients | 24.1% |
| Students Receiving Loans | 37.1% |
| Loan Default Rate | 0.0% |
| Nursing Program | Available |
Cost and Return Snapshot
Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data
A typical graduate debt load would equal about 0.4 years of post-payment earnings capacity using the reported median earnings and 10-year monthly payment estimate.
Affordability Context
24.1% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 37.1% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.
Cost and Outcomes Context
The value picture at Minot State University depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $34,536, while the reported median debt is $19,609 with an estimated monthly payment of $207. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.
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Student Demographics
The student body is largest among White students (64.0%), followed by Hispanic students (9.5%) and Black students (4.5%).
Value Score
Median earnings ($51,759) divided by median debt ($19,609)