September 25, 2024
Mayville State University is experiencing a substantial increase in enrollment for the Fall Semester of 2024. The final official headcount is 1,134, an 8.2% increase over 2023. This includes an 8% increase in undergraduates and a 21% rise in graduate students. The number of beginning freshmen is up 29%, while the number of new transfer students is up 13%.
“We’re very pleased with these enrollment increases,” said Mayville State University President Dr. Brian Van Horn. “The growth coincides with the excitement for Mayville State that is evident on campus and beyond. Small public universities are necessary and play a vital role in our state’s success. Affordability, easy access, and the personal service our students experience are significant factors that weigh in when students are making their higher education decisions, and we are happy to offer these opportunities for students who study on campus as well as those who study online.”
A number of improvements are being made to the facilities on Mayville State’s campus. Renovation of the campus flagship building, Old Main, is underway. The 68th Legislative Assembly of North Dakota appropriated $52,254,901 for the project, which involves a complete renovation of the interior of the building to provide optimal learning space for the 21st century, while maintaining the historical exterior character. The project is slated for completion in July of 2026. See more at www.mayvillestate.edu/oldmain.
A remodeling project at the Campus Center is nearly complete. This improved area will provide new space for the bookstore and mailroom, a student lounge, and a vending area. In addition, an elevator is being installed and a new parking lot has been completed just outside the Campus Center.
Legacy Plaza, a beautifully landscaped area of campus that incorporates patios, seating areas, and more with a remembrance of the past, as well as a commitment to the present and future, is now complete. This project has been spearheaded by the Mayville State Alumni Association Board, with board member Doug Anderson taking the lead. Generous alumni and friends have provided the funding for the project.
With the completion of these projects, approximately 50% of the Mayville State campus will be “new” in the next two years.
“Mayville State continues to make an important positive impact on the workforce needs of North Dakota,” said President Van Horn. “We look forward to continuing to partner with North Dakota high schools, colleges, and universities as we work to educate the workforce of the state.”