Applying to MSU

Acceptance RateSAT Median
71.95% 1,040
Minot State University's acceptance rate is 71.95% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 745 students applied and 536 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into MSU.
MSU's acceptance rate places 1st out of 8 North Dakota colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,040 and the ACT score is 21 at MSU. MSU's SAT score ranks 1st out of 1 North Dakota colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to MSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Minot State University is 71.95% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 67.91%. 358 men and 387 women applied to MSU and 265 men and 275 women students were accepted.
Among them, 167 men and 201 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at MSU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at MSU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants74535838700
Admitted53626527500
Enrolled36416720100
Acceptance Rate 71.95%74.02%71.06%--
Yield 67.91%63.02%73.09%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Minot State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 27 students (8% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 210 students (58%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at MSU.
The median SAT score is 1,040 with 520 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 450 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 18 at MSU. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at Minot State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,060, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with medium programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at MSU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total93010401180
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing480520580
SAT Math450520600
ACT Composite182124
ACT Math161924
ACT English162023
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Minot State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at MSU. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Minot State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
MSU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestConsidered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $35 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of Minot State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to MSU.
Admission Information for Applying to MSU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$35
Graduate Application Fees$35
Admission Informationwww.minotstateu.edu/enroll/
Online Applicationwww.minotstateu.edu/enroll/apply.shtml
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate
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