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Mayville State University

Mayville, ND·Public·733 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 733 students.

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733
Students
$11,456
Net Price
41%
Grad Rate
$43,300
Earnings
10 yr
$18,585
Debt

About This School

Mayville State University is a public institution located in Mayville, North Dakota with approximately 733 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,456 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $43,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Mayville State University is a public university in Mayville, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the North Dakota University System.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $14,454/year net price and a median debt of just $12,268 at graduation, this small North Dakota school is genuinely affordable, and it may suit students who want a tight-knit campus with only 704 undergrads. The concern worth taking seriously is the 40% graduation rate — fewer than half of students finish, which suggests many struggle to complete their degree here, and that's a red flag worth discussing before enrolling.

Founded
1889
Setting
Remote rural
Avg Faculty Salary
$7,328

Popular Programs

Education33%
Business & Marketing16%
Health Professions14%
Biological Sciences3%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences1%
Communications1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite20

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$7,979
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,237
Avg Net Price
$11,456
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$5,971
$30–48k$4,878
$48–75k$9,558
$75–110k$13,885
$110k+$15,766

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$18,585

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
41%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
81%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$18,585
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$40,600
Female graduates$31,600

Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$18,585
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$35,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.3x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White70%
Black8%
Hispanic/Latino6%
Asian1%
Two or more races8%
American Indian/Alaska Native3%
International2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (733 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Mayville State University

330 Third Street NE

Mayville, ND 58257-1299

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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