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Minot State University Men's Football

Welcome to the Minot State University men's football recruiting profile. Minot State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference from Minot, North Dakota. Led by head coach Ian Shields, Minot State University pairs a 65% acceptance rate with a 45% graduation rate and a $13,092 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
123
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,264
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
65%
State
North Dakota
City
Minot
Address
500 University Ave W

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 20% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Ian Shields
Head Coach
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Tom Simi
Football Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Line Coach / Community Service Coordinator
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Braedon Volk
Football Volunteer Assistant Coach
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John Cam Wierson
Football Defensive Assistant Coach
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Trevor Jungman
Volunteer Assistant Coach
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Darryl McBride
Football Co-defensive Coordinator / Defensive Line Coach
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Tommy Langford
Co-defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach
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Chris Rivers
Football Defensive Graduate Assistant / Safeties Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 77% of D2 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
66%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
45%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$46,214
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$51,759
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 63% of D2 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$7,168
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$7,168
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$8,534
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$13,092
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$35
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 62% of D2 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,702,101
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$282,434
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (701) 858-3000

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