PublicRuralMayville State University
Mayville, North Dakota 58257-1299
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Mayville State University is a public institution in Mayville with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 704 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,828 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,454.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Comets
History & Fun Facts
- •History Founded as a normal school by provision of the North Dakota Constitution in 1889, Mayville State was granted 30,000 acres (12,000 ha) and organized by the first Legislative Assembly.
- •Classes began in 1889, with funds for Old Main, a building the Second Legislative Assembly provided in 1891, where classes were initially held in 1894.
- •In 1926, the State Board of Higher Education authorized Mayville State to grant a Bachelor of Arts in education.
- •In 1973 and 1982, Mayville State College established programs in business administration and computer studies.
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
61.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,268
Programs (30)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from ND state average