School Details
Minot State University is a public, four-year, liberal arts institution of higher learning located in the rural town of Minot, North Dakota. Originally, Minot State University was a two-year normal school, assisting in the preparation of teaching services in the northwestern region of North Dakota. By the 1920s, the school began granting bachelor’s degrees, and in 1964 the school adopted a new title, Minot State College. Minot State became a university in 1987, and today it includes a graduate program awarding master’s degrees.
Minot State University offers degree and certificate options, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Minot State University online offers distance education programs that are housed in the Center for Extended Learning. There are over 100 areas of study online at all levels. Most coursework in online degrees is offered in asynchronous 24/7 formats.
Accreditation & Licensing
Minot State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Minot State University is located in North Dakota
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- North Dakota Academic Scholarship: Up to $6,000 total
- ND Career & Technical Education Scholarship: Up to $6,000 total
- ND Indian Scholarship: Up to $2,000 annually
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