The Student Achievement Measure is supported by six sponsoring associations, working together to provide a more comprehensive and accurate picture of student progress and completion as students move across institutions and state boundaries.

Minot State University

Minot State University is a regional, public institution located in the northwest region of North Dakota, serving students from Minot, the region, state, nation, and other countries. Undergraduate and graduate courses and programs are offered on campus and at a distance, through face-to-face, online, and alternative modes of delivery. Non-credit and professional training and experiences are offered to students and community members. Committed to high academic standards and professional support for students, the university is dedicated to student success, engaged and life-long learning, advancement of knowledge, effective student service, and development of students of character. These commitments are grounded in effective and motivated teaching and learning, scholarship, and service. General studies and a variety of programs are offered in the arts and sciences, business, and education and health sciences. A wide range of student support services is provided to on-campus and off- campus students. The university values critical and creative thinking, vitality of communities and cultures, stewardship of place, and the multicultural and global environment. The university honors and supports the dignity and rights of diverse individuals, freedom of expression, academic freedom, ethical and moral behavior, integrity, fairness, and honesty. Minot State University is first and foremost dedicated to the success of all students: their growth and development as educated citizens, their confidence, and their life-long devotion to the common good and the welfare of others. Core Values MSU cares deeply about its students, their learning, and their growth. The university is proud of its values and long-term commitment to: Teaching and learning with excellence, integrity, and engagement Serving students and others respectfully and responsibly Following high ethical and moral principles Supporting the values of community and place, where all community members are valued and respected for their work, contributions, and freedom of expression.
First-time-In-College

First-time-In-College Students Starting Fall 2017

Number of students: 373

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9%
44%
8%
39%
0%
9%
Associate or 2-year Degree from Minot State University
Transfer & Subsequent Associate or 2-year Degree
42%
2%
Bachelor's or 4-year Degree from Minot State University
Transfer & Subsequent Bachelor's or 4-year Degree
4%
1%
3%
Enrolled at Minot State University
Enrolled at Another 2-year Institution
Enrolled at Another 4-year Institution
WITHIN 6 YEARS
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Graduated: Associate or 2-year Degree
Graduated: Bachelor's or 4-year Degree
Enrolled
Current Status Unknown

The SAM First-time-In-College Stacked Credentials model tracks a group of students who started at Minot State University in the Fall of 2017. The chart shows the highest degree earned for students in the group within 6 years. Click on the bar segments in the chart to see the breakout by type of degree earned (associate or bachelor’s degree) or institution (Minot State University, another 2-year school, or another 4-year school). The same group of students is included in the results for every year. To review the data for previous years for this group of students, click the “view detail data for graph” link.

The sections of the SAM chart represent the proportion of students in the original group with the following five outcomes.

  • Students who graduated with an associate or 2-year degree are represented by the red bar ().
    • Click on the red section of the chart to see the proportion of students who earned their associate degree from Minot State University or from another institution.
  • Students who graduated with a bachelor’s or 4-year degree are represented by the green bar().
    • Click on the green section of the chart to see the proportion of students who earned their associate degree from Minot State University or from another institution.
  • Students who are still enrolled are represented by the aqua bar ().
    • Click on the aqua section of the chart to see the proportion of students who are still enrolled at Minot State University, at another 2-year institution, or at another 4-year institution.
  • Students from the original group whose status is unknown are represented by the green bar (). These students may have graduated or still be enrolled somewhere, but their status could not be determined conclusively.

Minot State University | Stacked Model

OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS STARTING AT
MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY IN FALL 2017 BY SUMMER 2023
 
2017-18
 
2018-19
 
2019-20
 
2020-21
 
2021-22
WITHIN 6 YEARS
2022-23
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Associate or 2-year degree from Minot State University 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
+ Transfer & subsequent associate or 2-year degree 0% 1% 4% 7% 8% 9%
= Total Graduated: Associate or 2-year degree 0% 1% 4% 7% 8% 9%
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Bachelor's or 4-year degree from Minot State University 0% 0% 4% 26% 38% 42%
+ Transfer & subsequent bachelor's or 4-year degree 0% 0% 0% 3% 6% 2%
= Total Graduated: Bachelor's or 4-year degree 0% 0% 4% 29% 44% 44%
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Enrolled at Minot State University 96% 68% 51% 23% 10% 4%
+ Enrolled at another 2-year institution 0% 5% 5% 4% 3% 1%
+ Enrolled at another 4-year institution 0% 8% 12% 10% 4% 3%
= Total Enrolled 96% 81% 68% 37% 17% 8%
Current Status Unknown 4% 18% 24% 27% 31% 39%
Transfer

Transfer Students Starting Fall 2017

Number of students: 337

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8%
52%
9%
31%
0%
8%
Associate or 2-year Degree from Minot State University
Transfer & Subsequent Associate or 2-year Degree
50%
2%
Bachelor's or 4-year Degree from Minot State University
Transfer & Subsequent Bachelor's or 4-year Degree
0%
1%
8%
Enrolled at Minot State University
Enrolled at Another 2-year Institution
Enrolled at Another 4-year Institution
WITHIN 6 YEARS
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Graduated: Associate or 2-year Degree
Graduated: Bachelor's or 4-year Degree
Enrolled
Current Status Unknown

The SAM Transfer Stacked Credentials model tracks a group of students who started at Minot State University in the Fall of 2017. The chart shows the highest degree earned for students in the group within 6 years. Click on the bar segments in the chart to see the breakout by type of degree earned (associate or bachelor’s degree) or institution (Minot State University, another 2-year school, or another 4-year school). The same group of students is included in the results for every year. To review the data for previous years for this group of students, click the “view detail data for graph” link.

The sections of the SAM chart represent the proportion of students in the original group with the following five outcomes.

  • Students who graduated with an associate or 2-year degree are represented by the red bar ().
    • Click on the red section of the chart to see the proportion of students who earned their associate degree from Minot State University or from another institution.
  • Students who graduated with a bachelor’s or 4-year degree are represented by the green bar().
    • Click on the green section of the chart to see the proportion of students who earned their associate degree from Minot State University or from another institution.
  • Students who are still enrolled are represented by the aqua bar ().
    • Click on the aqua section of the chart to see the proportion of students who are still enrolled at Minot State University, at another 2-year institution, or at another 4-year institution.
  • Students from the original group whose status is unknown are represented by the green bar (). These students may have graduated or still be enrolled somewhere, but their status could not be determined conclusively.

Minot State University | Stacked Model

OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS STARTING AT
MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY IN FALL 2017 BY SUMMER 2023
 
2017-18
 
2018-19
 
2019-20
 
2020-21
 
2021-22
WITHIN 6 YEARS
2022-23
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Associate or 2-year degree from Minot State University 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
+ Transfer & subsequent associate or 2-year degree 2% 4% 5% 7% 8% 8%
= Total Graduated: Associate or 2-year degree 2% 4% 5% 7% 8% 8%
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Bachelor's or 4-year degree from Minot State University 1% 19% 33% 45% 49% 50%
+ Transfer & subsequent bachelor's or 4-year degree 0% 1% 2% 4% 2% 2%
= Total Graduated: Bachelor's or 4-year degree 1% 20% 35% 49% 51% 52%
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Enrolled at Minot State University 91% 43% 21% 7% 2% 0%
+ Enrolled at another 2-year institution 1% 4% 5% 2% 0% 1%
+ Enrolled at another 4-year institution 0% 7% 12% 8% 9% 8%
= Total Enrolled 92% 54% 38% 17% 11% 9%
Current Status Unknown 5% 22% 22% 27% 30% 31%