2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$14,270

Net Price

61%

Admitted

54%

Enrolled

31%

Graduation Rate

14/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Mayville State University

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,172. In 2021, there were 8 psychology and social work graduates.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

8

Total Enrollment

1,172

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Mayville State University offers Applied Psychology and Counseling and Applied Psychology at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
Applied Psychology4
Counseling and Applied Psychology4
Total Graduates8
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 546 students applied to the Mayville State University. The university admitted 61% and 54% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for North Dakota universities is 2,362. On average, all North Dakota institutions admit 84% and 48% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Mayville State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 62%. Compared to all North Dakota four or more years colleges, the percentage is 70%.

The overall graduation rate for Mayville State University is 31%, compared to 52% for all North Dakota universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 55%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare MSU to North Dakota Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Mayville State University to the average of all North Dakota four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

MSU

546

Applicants

61%

Percent Admitted

54%

Percent Enrolled

62%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

31%

Graduation Rate

ND Colleges

2,362

Applicants

84%

Percent Admitted

48%

Percent Enrolled

70%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

52%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 42 or 100% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 0 or 0% part-time faculty members employed at Mayville State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 42 or 100%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

MSU

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

100%

Percent Full-Time

0%

Percent Part-Time

100%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

ND Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

72%

Percent Full-Time

28%

Percent Part-Time

67%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Mayville State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $6,266, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $7,305 and the average cost for graduate fees is $160.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Mayville State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Mayville State University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$8,955
On-Campus Living Expenses$3,100
Total Living Expenses$12,055
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$6,266
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,000
Total Undergraduate Expenses$19,321
In-State, Graduate Tuition$7,305
In-State, Graduate Fees$160
Total Graduate Expenses$7,465
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Mayville State University is $14,270. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Mayville State University presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$9,250$9,961
$30,001 – $48,000$11,357$10,206
$48,001 – $75,000$12,900$13,705
$75,001 – $110,000$15,837$14,913
$110,001 and more$15,998$16,743
US Department of Education

Compare Mayville State University to all North Dakota universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

MSU

$19,321

Cost to Attend

$5,191

Average Financial Aid

96%

Percent Receiving Aid

$14,270

Net Price

ND Colleges

$21,450

Cost to Attend

$7,144

Average Financial Aid

97%

Percent Receiving Aid

$13,966

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 127 or 96%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 643 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $5,191.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid643$5,191
Pell Grants283$3,953
Federal Student Loans518$6,454
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Mayville State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

MSU

643

Grant or Scholarship Aid

45%

Grants or Scholarships

283

Number of Pell Grants

20%

Pell Grants

518

Federal Student Loans

36%

Federal Student Loans

ND Colleges

2,207

Grant or Scholarship Aid

52%

Grants or Scholarships

611

Number of Pell Grants

14%

Pell Grants

1,449

Federal Student Loans

34%

Federal Student Loans

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