Mayville State University's published cost of attendance is $20,657. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public funding and aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $5,971, middle-income families pay around $9,558, and higher-income families pay approximately $15,766.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $20,657 |
| Tuition and Fees | $11,237 |
| Room and Board | $9,641 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,201 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $11,456 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,971 |
| $30–48k | $4,878 |
| $48–75k | $9,558 |
| $75–110k | $13,885 |
| $110k+ | $15,766 |
Mayville State University's published cost of attendance is $20,657. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public funding and aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $5,971, middle-income families pay around $9,558, and higher-income families pay approximately $15,766. Azimuth ranks Mayville State University #113 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Mayville State's aid structure combines federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid. Most undergraduates qualify for need-based aid, and the institution participates in federal work-study. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,585, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $9,812; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $54,027, median federal debt of $18,585 projects to a monthly payment of about $210 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Mayville State University earn median 4-year earnings of $54,027, placing Mayville State University in the 13.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,139 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Mayville State University in the 63.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mayville State University #801 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to ND's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $35,041 (the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential). Education is the dominant program family at Mayville State University, representing the institution's primary focus and largest share of degree output. Teacher Education is the largest program with 42 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $47,852, and Azimuth ranks the program 1.0× the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field among nonprofit four-year institutions . Nursing follows with 38 graduates earning $90,781, and Business Administration rounds out the top three with 37 graduates earning $55,118. These programs form the core of Mayville State University's degree output and reflect the institution's mission-driven focus on preparing educators and human services professionals for regional labor markets.
