Minot State University is a public 4-year university founded in 1913 in Minot, North Dakota — the 4th largest city in the state and a regional hub for the northern plains. Part of the North Dakota University System (NDUS), MSU offers 65+ undergraduate degree programs and 9 master's degrees across business (IACBE-accredited), education (CAEP-accredited), nursing, communication sciences and disorders (ASHA/CAA-accredited), criminal justice, computer science, and more. A standout feature for international students: MSU charges the same flat tuition rate to ALL students regardless of residency — in-state, out-of-state, and international all pay approximately $8,700-$9,200/year in tuition and fees, making it one of the most affordable accredited 4-year universities for international students in the United States. With approximately 307 international students (10.5% of total enrollment) from 37+ countries, MSU has an unusually high international student percentage for a small public regional university. The Office of International Programs provides full F-1/J-1 visa support. Key considerations for prospective students: Minot is remote (110 miles from Bismarck, 264 miles from Fargo), experiences harsh winters (well below freezing, significant wind chill and snow), and MSU has a low 4-year graduation rate (27%) with a 6-year rate of 46%. HLC accreditation is fully in good standing.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$8702
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $8,702
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
