Mayville State University: Review & Facts

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Mayville State University is a very small four-year, public school with 1,125 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1889 and is the only school located in Mayville, North Dakota.

Academic Offerings

At Mayville State University you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

35

Mayville State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 35 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Nursing, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Mayville State University is low at 58% (below North Dakota average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

58%

Bad

The graduation rate at Mayville State University is low: 32%. About 2% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Mayville State University is pretty decent -- 14:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median, $9,800 a year. The additional fees at Mayville State University (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,400, which comes to $11,200 annually.

Read the details about Mayville State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

71%

Doable

As reported in recent government data, 292 applications were submitted and 208 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Mayville State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$3,800

Medium

Mayville State University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Mayville State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C+

Dicey

Mayville State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 400 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: about $3,800 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Mayville State University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Mayville State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Mayville State University
330 Third Street NE
Mayville, North Dakota
58257-1299, USA