Mayville State University
Mayville, ND · Public
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Mayville State University admitted 94.7% of applicants university-wide (710 of 750).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 94.7% | 710 | 750 |
| In-state | 95.0% | 570 | 600 |
| Out-of-state | 92.3% | 120 | 130 |
| International applicants | 100.0% | 20 | 20 |
| Men | 95.0% | 380 | 400 |
| Women | 94.3% | 330 | 350 |
Of 710 admitted students, 220 enrolled (31.0% yield).
Mayville State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 900–1100
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–24
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Mayville State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $26,378/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,237 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $15,141 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $26,378/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $5,971 |
| $30k–48k | $4,878 |
| $48k–75k | $9,558 |
| $75k–110k | $13,885 |
| Over $110k | $15,766 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Competitive Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- Edson & Margaret Larson Annual Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Harvey & Melanie Noteboom Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Larson Master of Science in Leadership Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- MSU Dual Credit Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Nelson Family Scholarship (25+ yrs. old) — Varies (Other)
- New First-Year and Transfer Student Honor Awards — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Competitive Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- Edson & Margaret Larson Annual Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Harvey & Melanie Noteboom Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Larson Master of Science in Leadership Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- MSU Dual Credit Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Nelson Family Scholarship (25+ yrs. old) — Varies (Other)
- New First-Year and Transfer Student Honor Awards — Varies (Other)
Mayville State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- MSU Application for Admission
- Official Transcripts (Evaluated)
- Immunization Records
- Application fee
International applicants
- MSU Application for Admission
- Official Transcripts (Evaluated)
- Immunization Records
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Mayville State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Mayville State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Own portal member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $47,828
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 40.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 81%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $18,585
- At graduation
Mayville State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #508
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (22%), Biological & life sciences (4%), Social sciences (3%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.
Mayville State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.