Mayville State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Mayville State University
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Mayville State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Mayville, North Dakota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,147, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 61%. The university offers 31 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 32%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,266, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $9,400.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
61% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
62% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
32% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresRequired
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required or recommended
Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programConsidered (not required)
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Considered (not required)
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-24
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
68%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
80%
Unknown
1%
Black
5%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
31
Total Online Enrollment
795
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.68% online, 32% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
24% On-campus
76% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates80% online
Associate100% online
Bachelor's71% online
Graduate Certificate100% online
Master's100% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
50%
State Grant Aid
37%
Institution Grant Aid
77%
Pell Grant
33%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debtafter graduation
$36k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 7 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences. | |||
| 9 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 10 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 11 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 12 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies. | |||
| 13 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 14 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 15 | Psychology. | |||
| 16 | Social Sciences. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.