Minot State University is a public university in Minot, North Dakota, founded in 1913 as a normal school. It offers 70+ undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing, business, education, and sciences on a compact campus. Students rave about small classes, welcoming community, free events through MSU Life, and strong regional ties.

State

North Dakota

Student Population

1,700

Acceptance Rate

72%

GPA Range

2.8-3.2

SAT Range

Not reported

Common Majors

Nursing, Business, Social Work, Education

"Build-A-Beaver orientation crafts mascot from snow but January Dome leaks during blizzards. We do Red and Green newspaper traditions and hypnotist shows, though commuter lounge locks at 10 PM. Parking fills by 8 AM forcing lot hikes. MSU Life's bingo packs Student Union."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$8,633–$8,968

Conference

Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

76.9

Avg Women's Scores

82-88

Men's Team Notes

Minot State men’s golf averaged about 76–77 per player per round, with team totals near 307–308 over four counting scores. The Beavers posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, competed in tightly packed NSIC‑style events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Minot State women’s golf likely averaged about 82–88 per player per round, with team totals often in the 330s–350s per 18 holes. The squad turned in frequent 80s and 90s, remained competitive in multi‑round events, and gradually tightened its low‑round performance.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Gary Brekhus

Women's Coach

Gary Brekhus

Men's Email

gary.brekhus@minotstateu.edu

Women's Email

gary.brekhus@minotstateu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Gary Brekhus leads Minot State men's golf in 2025-26, guiding Beavers to strong spring starts like Arizona events and NSIC finishes (7th in 2024 tourney). With phone (701) 858-3681, he develops talents like Kasen Rostad (team-low 74.6 avg) amid challenging Minot weather, focusing on competitive NSIC play through Missouri championships.

Women's Coach Bio

Gary Brekhus directs women's golf program (phone: 701-858-3681), overseeing spring Arizona openers and NSIC tournaments ending April 22-24 in Missouri. He builds on 6th-place team finishes, supported by grad assistant Chase Gedak, emphasizing readiness and grass-course performance for Beavers in Division II from Minot, North Dakota.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Build-A-Beaver orientation crafts mascot from snow but January Dome leaks during blizzards. We do Red and Green newspaper traditions and hypnotist shows, though commuter lounge locks at 10 PM. Parking fills by 8 AM forcing lot hikes. MSU Life's bingo packs Student Union."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Minot State men’s golf averaged about 76–77 per player per round, with team totals near 307–308 over four counting scores. The Beavers posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, competed in tightly packed NSIC‑style events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Minot State women’s golf likely averaged about 82–88 per player per round, with team totals often in the 330s–350s per 18 holes. The squad turned in frequent 80s and 90s, remained competitive in multi‑round events, and gradually tightened its low‑round performance.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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