Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Moorhead, Minnesota |
| Online | mnstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Moorhead, Minnesota, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,143 prospective students applied, and 2,254 were granted admission. Of those admitted 613 enrolled in the school. 3,340 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,748 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,096 plus fees of $1,372. MSU Moorhead is ranked 697 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
MSU Moorhead is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Minnesota State University Moorhead within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#697 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#249 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Minnesota
#43 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1040/1180 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.52 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,372 |
| Room and Board | $9,830 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,586 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,884 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 17% |
| Education | 17% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Communication | 9% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174358 IPEDS survey data for Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Current students may use the Minnesota State University Moorhead GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.