Mayville State University Financial Aid Overview

Mayville State University Cost

In-State Cost of Attendance:

Out-of-State Cost of Attendance:

Since Mayville State University is a public university, there are different costs for in-state students and out-of-state students. The sticker price at Mayville State University is $19,496.00 for in-state students in North Dakota and $22,509.00 for out-of-state students. This sticker price includes costs for tuition, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses.

It’s also important to note that the cost of tuition can vary from year to year and students can expect the cost of tuition to rise over your four years in college. With that said, your financial aid will also be recalculated each year which will take into account any tuition increases.

Mayville State University Net Price

The sticker cost of Mayville State University is not actually what students will pay. Depending on factors including student and parent finances, the actual cost can be lower. This price that takes into account financial aid is also known as a “net price.”

This net price includes the total cost of attendance including tuition, room, board, and other fees. For students at Mayville State University, the average net price is $13,856.00.

Below, you can see a chart that breaks down the Net Price of Mayville State University by income level. This will give you a sense of how much the cost of an education at Mayville State University can be offset by financial aid and scholarships.

Mayville State University Financial Aid

Pell Grants at Mayville State University

25%% of students at Mayville State University receive Pell Grants which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who don’t have a bachelor’s or professional degree. Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to Mayville State University.

You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.

Outside Scholarships

Mayville State University Student Debt

Student Loan Stats:

In addition to scholarships and financial aid, student loans are another way that students can pay for college. However, unlike other types of aid, student loans need to be repaid. This is why it’s so important to know how much student loan debt you are taking out.

42%% percent of Mayville State University students take out federal student loans. The average student at Mayville State University takes out $17,409.00 in student loan debt which winds up being a $174.03 payment per month. The important thing to remember about these numbers is that they only include federal student loans and not private student loans.

Parent PLUS loans are another type of student loan that families may use to pay for college. While Parent PLUS Loans are offered by the federal government, they are not included in the above federal student loan metrics because they are not technically taken out by students. The median amount of Parent PLUS loan debt at Mayville State University is $14,420.00. Between 0% and 5% percent of parents of Mayville State University students will take out these Parent PLUS Loans.

If you want to learn more about Parent PLUS Loans, you can check out the pros and cons of borrowing them.

Is Mayville State University Worth it?

College is an investment, which is why it’s important to assess the Return on Investment or ROI. By completing the net price calculator, you will have a good sense of how much Mayville State University will cost you.

The big factors that will determine a good value are outcomes including graduation rate, retention rate, and average earnings upon graduation.

Here’s how Mayville State University stacks up:

As you assess whether a school is worth it, the above data points will give you a great starting point.

you can think about how your monthly debt might compare to your expected salary. While the median salary is a useful datapoint, students should keep in mind that salary potential is impacted by your choice of major as well as your chosen career path.

Mayville State University Financial Aid Resources

If you are looking for more information about financial aid and scholarships at or have questions that are specific to your personal situation, we recommend that you reach out directly to the financial aid office!