Type Public President Steven Shirley Acceptance rate 57.7% (2014) Mascot Buckshot Graduation rate 38.6% (2014) | Established 1913 Academic staff 172 Undergraduate tuition and fees 6,225 USD (2015) Phone +1 800-777-0750 Colors Green, Red | |
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Students 2,279 (Undergraduate)1,281 (Graduate) Notable alumni Similar University of Mary, Dickinson State University, Northern State University, Mayville State University, Bemidji State University | ||
Minot State University (MSU or MiSU) is a four-year institution of higher learning in Minot, North Dakota. Founded in 1913 as a normal school, Minot State University is the third-largest university in North Dakota, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Contents
- History
- Academics
- College of Arts Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Education Health Sciences
- Graduate School
- University rankings
- Accreditation
- Gordon B Olson Library
- Athletics
- Facilities
- Minot State people
- References
Minot State University was founded in 1913 and has evolved from a normal school to a Carnegie Master’s I institution, despite the fact that study of a foreign language in not required for a BA. Three colleges comprise the university’s academic offerings: Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education and Health Sciences. Nine master's degrees and one education specialist degree are offered in such areas as communication disorders, management, and mathematics. There is a mix of liberal arts and professional programs offering more than 60 majors at the undergraduate level. MSU is a member of the North Dakota University System, which comprises eleven institutions representing doctoral, master, baccalaureate, and community colleges. The State Board of Higher Education consists of nine members and is the governing board of the System. Minot State University has a Board of Regents acting as an advisory board and champion for the institution.
Minot State's mascot is the beaver and the school colors are red and green (though Maroon has sometimes been used in the past). The campus newspaper is called the Red and Green. MSU's campus is at the base of North Hill, just west of Broadway.
History
MSU was established in 1913 as Minot Normal School, a two-year normal school devoted to preparing teachers for service in northwestern North Dakota. In 1924, the Normal School at Minot began issuing baccalaureate degrees, which necessitated a name change to Minot State Teacher's College. Over time the range of academic offerings expanded. The school’s name was shortened to Minot State College in 1964 and it became a university in 1987.
Academics
Minot State University awards undergraduate degrees in more than 60 courses of study, and graduate degrees in 10 fields of study.
MSU is composed of four main academic divisions:
College of Arts & Sciences
Art, Biology, Broadcasting, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Criminal Justice, English, Foreign Language, Gender/Women's Studies, General Studies, Geo-science, Geography, History, Humanities, Math & Computer Science, Music, Native American Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Science Education, Social Science Education, Sociology, Theater
College of Business
Accounting & Finance, Business Information Technology
College of Education & Health Sciences
Addiction Studies, Psychology & Social Work, Communication Disorders, Nursing, Special Education, Teacher Education & Human Performance
Graduate School
Education, Special Education, English Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Science Education, School Psychology, Criminal Justice, Communication Disorders, Management, Information Systems, Knowledge Management
University rankings
Minot State University is ranked 112th in the U.S. News & World Report for 2015–16. It was ranked 976th on the 2013–2014 PayScale College Salary Report and 1346th on the 2013 PayScale College Education Value Rankings.
Accreditation
Minot State University and the College of Business Programs are fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Business Programs at MSU and in the College of Business Graduate School are fully accredited by the IACBE. The Bachelors & Master's degrees in Business Education are accredited by NCATE.
Other accreditation:
Gordon B. Olson Library
Completed the spring of 1992, the Gordon B. Olson Library presently serves an enrollment of more than 3,000 students. The three story facility features seating for 800 students, room for more than 500,000 volumes, as well as computer labs, and a microforms area.
Dr. Gordon B. Olson came to Minot State University during the summer of 1967 and led the university through a period of growth and change. In 1967 enrollment was slightly more than 2,000. During Dr. Olson's tenure, MSU added a significant number of undergraduate and graduate programs. New undergraduate degrees included nursing, social work, and criminal justice. Graduate programs expanded from only one program in 1967 to 13 programs this year. Each of these programs addresses societal needs and the needs of students who pursue careers in these fields.
Athletics
Minot State University athletics compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) which is a part of NCAA Division II
MSU's sports program offers football, both men's and women's club hockey, basketball, cross country, indoor/outdoor track and field, golf, baseball, women's soccer, volleyball and fast pitch softball.
Minot State's ice hockey team won the ACHA Men's Division I national championship in 2013.
Facilities
Campus facilities include an amphitheatre, indoor theatre, recital hall, the Gordon B. Olson library, a football field, and the MSU Dome arena. The Student Union includes a bookstore, convenience store, dining center, and lounge areas. MSU has five student residence halls and two apartment complexes.