Mayville State University :: Mayville, ND
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MSU Facts & Figures

Year Founded
1889

Accreditation

Mayville State University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

The baccalaureate degree program at Mayville State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Degrees Offered

  • Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Education
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of University Studies
  • Bachelor of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Associate of Arts
  • Certificates

All majors and minors

Technology

All classrooms, the library, and residence halls have internet connections and network access.

Enrollment (Fall 2025)

  • Total Enrollment: 1,215
  • Full-time: 659
  • Part-time: 556
  • Male: 39.9%
  • Female: 60.1%
  • North Dakota Residents: 64.5%
  • Minnesota Residents: 13.6%
  • Other State Residents: 19.3%
  • International Students: 2.6%

First Destination Status
For graduates in 2021 and 2022, 97% indicate they are satisfactorily employed or continuing their education.

Average Class Size

  • 11

Student to Faculty Ratio

  • 14 to 1

Faculty

  • Total Faculty: 80
  • Full-time: 42
  • Part-time: 38
  • Female: 46
  • Male: 34

Number of Employees

  • 265 (includes regular and temporary employees)

Athletic Affiliation
North Star Athletic Association

Sports

  • Nickname: Comets
  • Women's: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Golf, Archery, Shooting Sports, Esports, Flag Football
  • Men's: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Archery, Shooting Sports, Esports