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Mayville State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 308
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 61%
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Mayville, North Dakota, Mayville State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Mayville State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Mayville State emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Mayville State is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Dakota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Mayville State is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Dakota is 69%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Mayville State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

61%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,622

Cost of attendance at Mayville State University in 2022 for students from North Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average $7,345
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,756

Cost of attendance at Mayville State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average $9,639
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Mayville State University received on average $4,447 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,447
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 44 33% $4,608 $202,755
Other Federal Grant 66 50% $3,932 $259,525
State Grant/Scholarships 49 37% $1,981 $97,068
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 102 77% $1,823 $185,949
Total Grant & Scholarships 122 92% $4,447 $542,542

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mayville State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mayville State University students is 31.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.7%.

31.8%

  • white 40.9% 38 students
  • hispanic 25.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football North Star Athletic Association
  • Baseball North Star Athletic Association
  • Basketball North Star Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Mayville State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mayville State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training