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Minnesota State University Moorhead

Minnesota State University Moorhead is a medium, public institution located in Moorhead, mn. Founded in 1887, Minnesota State University Moorhead offers undergraduate degrees in 105 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 3,462 undergraduates
cost $10,236 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Minnesota State University Moorhead? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 56.6%
SAT score average 1090
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.51
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Minnesota State University Moorhead is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Educational Administration and Supervision
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Social Work
Curriculum and Instruction

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,236
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,104
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,724
Cost of attendance* $25,064
Average financial aid package $3,587
Estimated cost $21,477 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,072
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,104
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,724
Cost of attendance* $33,900
Average financial aid package $3,587
Estimated cost $30,313 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Minnesota State University Moorhead has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,462, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

4,690

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
62%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
24%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Minnesota State University Moorhead, students love their African Student Union, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1104 Seventh Avenue South, Moorhead, MN 56563
phone 218-477-2161
address https://www.mnstate.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

African student union

D&d adventurer's guild

Nsslha / collegiate sertoma

Education minnesota aspiring educators

Psi chi/psychology club

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Minnesota State University Moorhead to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Minnesota State University Moorhead?

Minnesota State University Moorhead is located in Moorhead, mn.

What is the acceptance rate at Minnesota State University Moorhead? 

The acceptance rate for Minnesota State University Moorhead is 57%.

What’s the average GPA for Minnesota State University Moorhead?

The average high school GPA for Minnesota State University Moorhead students was 3.51.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Minnesota State University Moorhead?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Minnesota State University Moorhead including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $100,256.

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