Minot State University Acceptance Rate
Minot, North Dakota · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 745
- Admitted
- 538
- Yield
- 67.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 745 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Minot State University's acceptance rate has risen from 57.7% in 2014–15 to 72.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 775 to 745 (-4%) over that period.
Its 72.2% rate makes Minot State University more selective than about 58% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 6 tracked North Dakota schools, it is more selective than about 67%.
Minot State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 67.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 775 | 447 | 57.7% | 341 |
| 2015–16 | 840 | 477 | 56.8% | 341 |
| 2016–17 | 846 | 506 | 59.8% | 360 |
| 2017–18 | 709 | 489 | 69% | 373 |
| 2018–19 | 1,040 | 521 | 50.1% | 397 |
| 2019–20 | 798 | 532 | 66.7% | 399 |
| 2020–21 | 750 | 580 | 77.3% | 396 |
| 2021–22 | 551 | 487 | 88.4% | 374 |
| 2022–23 | 498 | 464 | 93.2% | 378 |
| 2023–24 | 745 | 538 | 72.2% | 365 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 387 | 274 | 70.8% |
| Men | 358 | 264 | 73.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–580 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 450–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 58% |
How Minot State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Minot State University's acceptance rate?
Minot State University's acceptance rate is 72.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (538 admitted of 745 applicants).
Is Minot State University test optional?
Minot State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Minot State University?
Minot State University received 745 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 538.
What SAT score do you need for Minot State University?
Admitted students at Minot State University typically scored 480–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 450–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Minot State University getting harder to get into?
Minot State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 57.7% in 2014–15 to 72.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.minotstateu.edu/.