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Minnesota State University Moorhead

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, MN · Suburb · 3,072 students
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Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$17,997
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
56%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$50,527
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
59%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) is best known for its accessible, career-focused education with particularly strong programs in teacher preparation, nursing, business, and the creative arts. Located in the vibrant Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, the campus fosters a close-knit, collaborative culture where students benefit from small class sizes, personalized faculty mentorship, and active student organizations. A major distinguishing feature of MSUM is its participation in the Tri-College University partnership, which allows students to cross-register for courses at neighboring North Dakota State University and Concordia College at no additional cost. Additionally, the university stands out regionally for its comprehensive media arts offerings, featuring specialized, hands-on majors in animation, film studies, and music industry management.

Wikipedia:Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) is a public university in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States. It has an enrollment of 4,679 students as of 2023 and 266 full-time faculty members. MSUM is a part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

Location
Moorhead, MN, 56563 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
219 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$10,428$10,428
Housing & food (on campus)$10,994$10,994
Books & supplies$1,000$1,000
Cost of attendance$25,197$27,052
Average net price$17,997Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$10,428
Housing & food (on campus)$10,994
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$27,052
In-state: $25,197
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $17,997
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.mnstate.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state
Tuition$9,944
Fees$1,736
Housing$11,872
Books & supplies$1,000
Personal expenses$2,500
Total of the above$27,052
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$11,129
$30–48k
$11,547
$48–75k
$13,907
$75–110k
$18,644
$110k+
$22,420
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
56%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
40%
Back for yr 2
75%
Transferred
25%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
56% graduated · 27% transferred · 17% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,873
10 yrs after entry$50,527
Debt
Median at graduation$20,000
Monthly payment$212
Middle 50% owe$7.8k–$26.1k
90th percentile$32,060
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
59%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1090
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 18–25 · E 15–24 · M 17–25

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Student Body
Gender
Men 37%Women 63%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
28%
First-gen
20%
Family income
$64,366
Independent
22%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
15%
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
6%
Black
6%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
5%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,873
After 10 yrs
$50,527
Business Administration, Management and Operations130
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing98
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods91
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas58
Social Work54
Psychology, General49
Biology, General48
Criminal Justice and Corrections39
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services37
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness30
Accounting and Related Services26
Fine and Studio Arts25
Finance and Financial Management Services25
Computer Science22
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other21
Design and Applied Arts21
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$39M
Full-time faculty
66%
Faculty salary
$10,729/mo
Teaching spend
$9,492
per student
Federal loans
48%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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