About Mayville State University

Founded in 1889, Mayville State University. is a college. Located in North Dakota, which is a city setting in North Dakota, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 1,108 full time undergraduate students, and 22 full time graduate students.

The Mayville State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 45 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Mayville State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate55%
Application Deadline
Application Fee35
SAT Range693-915
ACT Range18-23

Admissions at MSU are considered Selective, with ,11% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 23 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

46% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 15% were in the top quarter, and 5% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Mayville State University.

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“We”re apathetic”
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“We know about current events and vote”
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“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
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“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
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“We save it for the classroom”
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“Sometimes, but not often”
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“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
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“I”m always terrified”
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“I only go out in groups”
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“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
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“I feel extremely safe”
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“We don”t play sports”
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“We play recreationally”
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“We bought the gear”
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“We live for the big game”
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“It”s not really our thing”
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“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
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“There are a variety of opportunities”
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“We”re a very artistic group”
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“Haven”t met them”
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“Available in class”
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“They keep regular office hours”
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“They”re always available”
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“No greek life, but other groups to join”
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“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
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“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
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“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
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“We only party on weekends”
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“There”s some drinking happening every night”
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“Never, we”re here to learn”
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“There might be people who do”
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“People are known to partake on weekends”
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“There”s a huge drug scene”
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“We”re apathetic”
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“We know about current events and vote”
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“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
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“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
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“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
100%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
0%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
100%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
100%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
100%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
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“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
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“We only party on weekends”
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“There”s some drinking happening every night”
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“Never, we”re here to learn”
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“There might be people who do”
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“People are known to partake on weekends”
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“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    38 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    26 Students rated off-campus housing 3.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    40 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    45 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    45 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    45 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    45 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 49 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    45 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 51 % gave the school a 5.0.

Mayville State University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Mayville State University?

2 Students rated Mayville State University

Gavin - 08/14/2023

Mayville State is a very small liberal arts school in Mayville North Dakota. I really enjoy it because of the small class sizes and the fact that everyone knows everyone and it brings a great sense of community to the classroom that big universities don't have.

Twyla - 09/30/2015

I would like to do on-line classes there.

Mayville State University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Mayville State University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Mayville State University is 55%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself that going to class matters because about half of what the teacher says in class ends up on the test, to be brave and ask the teacher for help if you don't understand something, and to ask the tutors to meet up and have a session. That's what they are there for! I would let myself know that money is going to be scarce, that you need to find cheap and affordable fun, and to get a job as soon as you get there. I would tell myself that mom and dad will be just fine without you; That this is YOUR time to move on and figure things out for yourself. Yes, you're going to get knocked down. Stand back up and keep walking because things have to get harder before they get better. And lastly, I would tell my senior self that this is it. This is the start of an entirely new beginning. Strap on your helmet and let's get rockin'!

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  3. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I have really enjoyed the experience of meeting new people. Though Mayville State University is a small school, it is still a good experience getting to know new people to have in my life. I have also enjoyed the schooling. I like that it is a small school with small classes. It is a great school to start off with, and I am very happy I chose to come to Mayville.

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  4. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I like the high quality of education balanced with the smaller classes. I like being able to get a lot of one-on-one and hands-on work, not just sit in a big lecture hall full of a hundred people, being a no-name for a teacher who would never recognize if I came or stayed home napping that day. Smaller is better in my opinion. Lots more teachers per student.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A student who wants to be a person instead of a number should definitely attend Mayville State University. Most of the teachers are very friendly and treat you as a person and are very understanding. If a person wants to be involved they should go to Mayville State University also, because they are many different student groups that a person can be a part of to make friends and have fun.

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  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst part about Mayville State is its location. I grew up in small town North Dakota so being here doesn't bother me but to many of the students coming from a warmer climate and bigger cities have a hard time adjusting to the small town lifestyle. There isn't much to do in Mayville and we are about 40 miles away from the nearest city so students without a car are pretty stuck.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    You shouldn't attend this school if you don't want to be challenged to do your best, if you want to slide by. You should attend this school if you are looking to further your education and get on a great career path.

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  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Mayville State University is a rural based college for teachers and business majors that promotes very high learning standards, features great job placement, and creates many great opportunities despite its small size.

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  9. What's unique about your campus?

    My favorite part of mayville state is the size. I will never get lost on campus looking for anything. Every class is small, and the teachers work to help you suceede.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Mayville State is best known for their teaching program. They have a very high graduating rate along with a high placement of students into the teaching field. They have professors who are well qualified and know the concept in which they are teaching.

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  11. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are fun, smart, athletic and diverse.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    I am attending Mayville State University online, so to me the most frustrating this is probably the fact that I do not receive scholarships to help me pay for school. Distance and online learning cannot receive scholarships through the school for the program, so I was unprepared for my summer classes. According to my FASA, it says my family will pay so much for school, but I am paying for it alone. So having scholarships is very helpful. Other than that it is an excellent program!

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  13. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I just wish that I would have been able to take a recruiting trip. I believe that everyone should go on a trip to take a look at the school, see its structures, and meet some of the students, teachers, and administration.

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Student Body

Students

58%

female

42%

male

1,108

Total Undergrad Enrollment

22

Total Grad Students

43%

Out-Of-State

54%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

20

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

30%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
8%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
76%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

96% of students attending Mayville State University receive some sort of financial aid. 40% were awarded federal grants. While 79% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$9,073

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$7,170

Room and Board

17,243

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$6,827
$30 - $48K
$8,712
$48 - $75K
$11,445
$75 - $110K
$13,758
$110K & UP
$13,971

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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