Minot State University Athletics

Minot State competes in NCAA Division II, which means students get the college sports experience with athletic scholarships but without the pressure and time demands of top-tier Division I programs. The Beavers field 13 varsity sports with 382 total athletes, making up about 18% of the student body. That's a high percentage that creates a strong athletic culture on campus. The school distributes $1,519,635 in athletic scholarships across all sports. Minot State plays in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, competing against schools mainly from Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The Beavers have had success in several sports over the years, particularly in basketball and baseball. Division II gives serious athletes a chance to compete at a high level while still focusing on academics and having a more balanced college experience than Division I would allow.