Mayville State University
Mayville State University is a public research university in Mayville, North Dakota, enrolling about 733 students. Federal completion data covers about 32 program areas at this campus. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,828 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,979
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,456 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 733 80.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.60%
- Average ACT Score: 20
Mayville State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Mayville State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mayville State University?
Mayville State University is located in Mayville, ND (ZIP 58257-1299).
Is Mayville State University public or private?
Mayville State University is a Public institution.
How much does Mayville State University cost?
Published tuition: $7,979 in-state, $11,237 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,456.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,971 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,878 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,558 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,885 |
| $110,001+ | $15,766 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $31,916.
How hard is it to get into Mayville State University?
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Mayville State University?
Total enrollment: 733 students.
About 80% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mayville State University?
150%-time completion rate: 40.60%.
First-year retention: 80.7%.
What do graduates of Mayville State University earn?
Median earnings: $43,597 six years after entry; $47,828 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,585.
27.36% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mayville State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (243 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (31 completions)
- CIP 240102 (30 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (28 completions)
- Agricultural Business and Management (22 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (15 completions)
- CIP 520299 (14 completions)
- CIP 520201 (11 completions)
- CIP 190708 (10 completions)
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mayville State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 40.60%; median earnings $47,828 at 10 years; net price $11,456. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$7,979
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mayville State University was $7,979.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,456
2024 Value
In 2024 Mayville State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,456.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,824 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,456 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$31,916 4-Year In-State Tuition
$44,948 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Mayville State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
39.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Mayville State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Mayville State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,353 | $8,675 | $12,236 |
| 2014 | $6,489 | $8,894 | $12,160 |
| 2015 | $6,380 | $8,845 | $12,728 |
| 2016 | $6,254 | $9,073 | $12,317 |
| 2017 | $6,456 | $9,084 | $11,942 |
| 2018 | $6,666 | $9,399 | $12,233 |
| 2019 | $7,049 | $9,946 | $12,378 |
| 2020 | $7,381 | $10,394 | $13,856 |
| 2021 | $7,622 | $10,756 | $14,225 |
| 2022 | $7,873 | $11,131 | $14,298 |
| 2023 | $7,935 | $9,564 | $14,454 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 20
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
80.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mayville State University in 2024 is 733 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
23.31% 100% Completion Time
40.60% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 23.31% of students graduating from Mayville State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Mayville State University.
Return on Investment
$18,585 Median Student Debt
$47,828 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.86% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
943.73% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Mayville State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Elementary Education & Teaching: 31 completions
CIP 24.0102: 30 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 28 completions
Agricultural Business and Management: 22 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 15 completions
CIP 52.0299: 14 completions
CIP 52.0201: 11 completions
CIP 19.0708: 10 completions
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language: 9 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 243 completions
Most popular programs at Mayville State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mayville State University graduates.
About
Mayville State University is a public institution located in Mayville, ND, offering 32 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 733 students. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 20. The institution maintains a 40.60% graduation rate. Approximately 27.36% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Mayville, ND 58257-1299
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Mayville State University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Mayville State University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $7,979 and average net price is $11,456 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for Mayville State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Mayville State University reports midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Mayville State University earn?
Median earnings are $43,597 six years after entry and $47,828 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mayville State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Mayville State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,585.
How big is Mayville State University?
Total enrollment is about 733 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Mayville State University public or private?
Mayville State University is a public institution located in Mayville, ND.
Is Mayville State University an HBCU?
No. Mayville State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mayville State University a tribal college?
No. Mayville State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mayville State University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Mayville State University does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.1%).
Is Mayville State University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mayville State University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.