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Mayville State University

Mayville State University is a small, public institution located in Mayville, nd. Founded in 1889, Mayville State University offers undergraduate degrees in 30 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 767 undergraduates
cost $7,873 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Mayville State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 71.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.14
Application fee $35
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Mayville State University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Mathematics

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,873
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,522
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,100
Cost of attendance* $21,495
Average financial aid package $11,685
Estimated cost $9,810 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $11,131
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,522
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,100
Cost of attendance* $24,753
Average financial aid package $11,685
Estimated cost $13,068 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Mayville State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 767, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

1,077

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
78%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
5%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Mayville State University, students love their Student Activities Council. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 330 Third Street NE, Mayville, ND 58257-1299
phone 701-786-2301
address www.mayvillestate.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student activities council

Student education association

Health and physical education club

Campus crusade

Student ambassadors

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Mayville State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Mayville State University?

Mayville State University is located in Mayville, nd.

What is the acceptance rate at Mayville State University? 

The acceptance rate for Mayville State University is 71%.

What’s the average GPA for Mayville State University?

The average high school GPA for Mayville State University students was 3.14.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Mayville State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Mayville State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $85,980.

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