Mayville State University

Mayville State University

Mayville, ND, USA
Public
4 Year

Krista's Review

Review of Mayville State University

from Devils Lake, ND

Describe your college in three sentences.

Mayville State is a close knit college. Everyone student and teacher are accepting and accommodating. The level of education is first rate.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

A tip would be to take advantage of the dorms. You meet many life long friends there. Also, join a club or team. Being a part of something bigger than just yourself helps you adjust and fit in.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

The teachers are challenging yet understanding. The staff is very willing to work with you if you show the drive to succeed.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

The new building is very well built. The suites are spacious and the staff is a joy to work with. There is never a dull moment.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The food is well prepared but it lacks options. It repeats itself many times throughout the semester and the hours are very rigid. The salad bar is amazing though.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

There are many student lead organizations that put on dances, free movies, game nights, cook outs, and sporting events. However, there is always something happening off campus as well.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

Mayville State is a very reasonable University. The class sizes are small and manageable so your teachers always know who you are. The school also has a very good teacher education program that has one of the highest job placement percentages of any college that offers the program.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

One tradition for the school is we have Farmer's Bowl weekend along with a homecoming weekend. Farmers Bowl is where Alumni come down and take in a Comet Football game and Volleyball game. There is a parade in the morning and a lot of Comet Pride throughout the rest of the weekend.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Mayville doesn't have a certain type of student that goes there. There is all kinds of people that attend the college and every single on is accepted and has a place to fit in. The people and community are very accepting of others.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There are many clubs and activities on campus. We have many religious groups, Student Senate, Peer Leaders, Football, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, and intramurals

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

We don't have any Greek on campus.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

We have great campus security. There are people on night watch, along with RA's and housing directors in every building. They have installed cameras throughout all buildings and every door needs the right key to be open.