Name

Minot State University

Legal name

Minot State University

Website

https://minotstateu.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

University-Led Summer/Winter Schools (Credit/Non-Credit) (EDAIAIAA)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Teacher preparation
• Nursing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Minot Afb

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: As a public university, Minot State generates primary revenue from student tuition and mandatory fees. Tuition rates are set within the North Dakota University System framework, with in-state and out-of-state pricing structures. The institution awards $4.7 million annually in scholarships and financial aid to support enrollment.
2. State Funding: As a public institution within the North Dakota University System, Minot State receives state appropriations and government funding from North Dakota to support operations, research, and public service missions.
3. Grants and Research: Minot State receives external grants including competitive funding from organizations such as the North Dakota Association for the Disabled ($5,000 adaptive fitness equipment grant). The institution conducts applied research and receives related funding.
4. Auxiliary Services: Revenue from housing, dining, wellness center memberships, bookstore operations, and student activity fees supporting campus life programs including the 100+ annual student activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Minot State University is a public four-year university that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, primarily through on-campus instruction in Minot, North Dakota. Its academic portfolio includes the CAEP-accredited Teacher Education Program with B.S.Ed. and M.S. in Special Education pathways, a Nursing program with a guaranteed admission pathway and 100% NCLEX-RN pass rates, and a new Innovation Engineering program. The institution also provides student services such as the Wellness Center, MSU Life programming, the Reading Clinic, Early Literacy Camp, and College for Kids summer enrichment.

Product overview

Minot State University is a public higher education institution offering a portfolio of academic programs and student services. Core academic offerings include undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the CAEP-accredited Teacher Education Unit (with B.S.Ed. and M.S. in Special Education pathways), a new Innovation Engineering program, and a Nursing program with a guaranteed admission pathway. The university provides specialized educational services including the Reading Clinic and Early Literacy Camp for struggling readers, and wellness/recreation services through the Wellness Center. MSU Life organizes over 100 campus events annually, and the university hosts a College for Kids summer enrichment program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Teacher Education Program CAEP-accredited teacher preparation program offering undergraduate B.S.Ed. degrees and graduate M.S. in Special Education degrees that lead to initial teaching licensure in North Dakota and prepare educators in reading instruction with an NCTQ A+ rating.
• Innovation Engineering Program Interdisciplinary undergraduate program blending creativity, problem-solving, and practical application to develop industry-aligned skills for the changing economy.
• Nursing Program Undergraduate nursing program preparing students for the NCLEX-RN exam with a 100% pass rate, offering a guaranteed admission pathway for eligible high school seniors.
• Reading Clinic One-on-one intervention services for struggling readers in grade 3 and up, providing clinical opportunities for teacher candidates pursuing Title I endorsement, offered spring and summer semesters.
• Early Literacy Camp Summer intervention program for struggling readers in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, offering whole group and small group learning activities with clinical opportunities for teacher candidates.
• Wellness Center Fitness and recreation facility offering cardio equipment, strength training, group exercise classes, personal training, activity courts, and wellness programs for students, faculty, and staff.
• MSU Life Campus life programming organization hosting over 100 events annually including bingo, movies, tournaments, live music, comedy acts, and hypnotists for student engagement.
• College for Kids Summer enrichment program for children offering hands-on learning experiences and activities on the Minot State campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of recent graduates employed or continuing education
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core, standard and strategic.

• North Dakota Association for the DisabledminorOthers · 18 May 2026The North Dakota Association for the Disabled awarded Minot State University's Exercise Science and Rehabilitation program a $5,000 grant to purchase adaptive fitness equipment including rowing and cycling attachments, wheelchair training tools, and a SkiErg system. The equipment supports inclusive fitness environments and hands-on experience for kinesiology students working with individuals with disabilities.
• North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (NDPERS)coreOthersNDPERS provides retirement benefits including defined benefit pension plans (9.26% total contribution with 5.26% employer contribution), health insurance options, life insurance, and disability coverage for eligible MSU employees. Employees fully vest after three years in the defined benefit plan.
• TIAA (Teacher's Insurance and Annuity Association)coreOthersTIAA provides defined contribution retirement plans for faculty and professional staff. Contribution rates range from 11% total (first two years) up to 18% total (after 10 years of service) with employer matching. Part of North Dakota University System retirement offerings.
• Village Behavioral Health (Employee Assistance Program)standardTechnology or IntegrationVillage EAP provides confidential counseling and support services to MSU employees and families including relationship counseling, emotional health support, drug/alcohol assessments, workplace issues, crisis counseling, financial coaching, and legal consultations. Employees access services via villageeap.com with password VillageEAP or 1-800-627-8220.
• ASIFlex (Flexible Spending Account)standardTechnology or IntegrationASIFlex administers Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA accounts for eligible employees, allowing pre-tax deductions for eligible medical and dependent care expenses. Employees access accounts via my.asiflex.com with maximum contributions of $3,400 (single) or $7,500 (married filing jointly) for health FSA in 2026.
• Delta DentalstandardTechnology or IntegrationDelta Dental provides optional dental insurance with monthly premiums ranging from $42.24 (employee only) to $134.74 (family). Annual maximum benefit of $1,000 per person with $1,500 orthodontia lifetime maximum. Administered through NDPERS.
• Superior VisionstandardTechnology or IntegrationSuperior Vision provides optional vision insurance with monthly premiums from $5.03 (employee) to $14.19 (family). Part of comprehensive benefits package offered to MSU employees.
• Trinity HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrinity Health serves as the designated medical provider (DMP) for worker's compensation injuries at MSU and is a major clinical partner for healthcare programs. Dr. Jeffrey Sather, executive medical director at Trinity Health, is an MSU alumni speaker at commencement. The health system provides clinical training opportunities and houses alumni in leadership positions.
• Trinity Health (Workers' Compensation DMP)standardTechnology or IntegrationDesignated medical provider for workers' compensation injuries. MSU employees must seek treatment at Trinity Health for work-related injuries unless they have previously informed benefits of a different provider selection. Part of North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance program.
• CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)coreOthersCAEP is the accrediting body for Minot State's Teacher Education Unit. Programs prepare educators for careers in P-12 classrooms across the region and nation. CAEP requires annual public reporting on program impact and outcomes including completer effectiveness, employer satisfaction, and candidate competency.
• North Dakota Department of Public InstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Educator Pathway Program enables MSU Aspire dual credit program for high school students. DPI's support allows juniors and seniors to take no-cost dual credit courses preparing them for education careers. DPI endorsement of Special Education Para-educator Certificate for program completers.
• Bush Foundation (PIPELINE Project)strategicOthersBush Foundation PIPELINE project supports MSU's efforts to address critical teacher shortages in North Dakota through the Aspire dual credit program. Funding enables no-cost dual credit offerings for high school students pursuing education careers.
• ND K-12 Schools (Clinical and Field Placement Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional P-12 schools across North Dakota host Minot State teacher candidates for clinical experiences, field placements, and student teaching. Cooperating teachers mentor candidates while university supervisors provide oversight through the SLL (Watermark) platform.
• USA HockeyminorOthersMSU alumni David Hoff '90, Corey Gorder '01, and Eric Woodbeck '07 serve as head coach, assistant coach, and goaltending coach for the USA Sled Hockey team, which won gold at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. The university's alumni contribute to national athletic achievement.
• North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI)standardOthersWSI provides workers' compensation coverage protecting MSU employees against accidental injury or occupationally incurred illness. Program administered through the Department of Workforce Safety and Insurance with Trinity Health as the designated medical provider.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wayne State College: Small rural public undergraduate college in Nebraska within the Nebraska State College System, with strong teacher education and similar affordability/value positioning. Closely comparable in size, rural service area, mission, and signature teacher preparation franchise.
• Valley City State University: Another NDUS rural public university in eastern North Dakota with a comparable student profile, small-campus operating model, and signature teacher education programs. Like MSU, it competes for the same regional undergraduate and dual-credit pool within the shared NDUS pricing and appropriations framework.
• Northern State University: South Dakota public regional university with a comparable small-campus operating model, teacher education emphasis, and rural footprint. Operates within an analogous public higher education system and competes for a similar regional tuition-paying student base.
• Dickinson State University: NDUS four-year regional university in western North Dakota, similar in size and rural footprint, with education and nursing as signature programs. Comparable to MSU in mission, public funding model, and competition for tuition-paying regional students.
• Black Hills State University: South Dakota small regional public university with similar rural setting, modest enrollment, and teacher education emphasis. Operates under an analogous state system model (South Dakota Board of Regents) and competes in the same Upper Midwestern regional student market.
• Minnesota State University Moorhead: Border-region Minnesota public university with similar enrollment size, regional mission, and signature programs in teacher education and nursing. Comparable in operating model and in competing for cross-border students from the same Upper Midwest labor market.
• Mayville State University: A sister NDUS two/upper-division public university also in rural North Dakota with comparable small-student-faculty ratios, strong teacher preparation, and similar in-state tuition structure. Operates within the same governance and funding framework (NDUS), making it the closest comparable institution in size, mission, and geography.

Broad incumbents

• North Dakota State University: Larger NDUS land-grant research university in Fargo that competes with MSU for in-state students across multiple majors, including teacher education and health programs. Anchors the broader NDUS brand and pricing framework within which MSU must differentiate.
• University of North Dakota: North Dakota's flagship research university and the dominant in-state competitor for tuition-paying North Dakota students. While far broader in scope, UND overlaps with MSU on education, nursing, and select graduate programs and sets the upper bound for in-state demand.

Regional players

• University of Minnesota Crookston: Small public regional campus of the University of Minnesota serving rural northwestern Minnesota with applied undergraduate programs. Comparable in rural setting, scale, and selective program mix, and a likely alternative destination for some of MSU's regional prospective students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Minotstateu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/msumarketing
• Facebookfacebook.com/163882279568
• Instagraminstagram.com/minotstate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/minot-state-university

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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