Minot State University

Minot, ND · Public · Master's university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

930–1140

Median ~1040

Acceptance rate

65%

Enrollment

2,062

ACT middle 50%

18–24

What the numbers say about MSU

The reported middle 50% spans 210 points, from 930 to 1140. A planning score near or above 1180 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 540 Reading and Writing and 560 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 65% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 45% completion rate and $51,759 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

Understand a 1040 SAT score Plan for a 1200 Verify current admissions policy

Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$8,702

Tuition (out-of-state)

$8,702

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$51,759

4-year completion rate (150% time)

45%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 930 and 1140. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1180 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1140 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1040 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
930 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to MSU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Sam Houston State University	Huntsville, TX	930–1120	90%
University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Albuquerque, NM	890–1170	95%
Kean University	Union, NJ	930–1150	76%
College of Staten Island CUNY	Staten Island, NY	890–1250	92%
LIM College	New York, NY	960–1140	96%
McMurry University	Abilene, TX	950–1160	57%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for MSU?

Minot State University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 930–1140, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1180 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is MSU's acceptance rate?

Minot State University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 65%.

How much does it cost to attend MSU?

Published tuition is approximately $8,702 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is MSU test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Minot State University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.minotstateu.edu

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