Minnesota State University Moorhead
Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public research university in Moorhead, Minnesota, serving roughly 3,072 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 58.76% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $50,527 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $10,428
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,997 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 58.76% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,072 84.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.32%
- Average SAT Score: 1090
Minnesota State University Moorhead: what the data shows
Common questions about Minnesota State University Moorhead, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Minnesota State University Moorhead?
Minnesota State University Moorhead is located in Moorhead, MN (ZIP 56563).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Minnesota State University Moorhead public or private?
Minnesota State University Moorhead is a Public institution.
How much does Minnesota State University Moorhead cost?
Published tuition: $10,428.
Average net price after aid: $17,997.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,129 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,547 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,907 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,644 |
| $110,001+ | $22,420 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $41,712.
How hard is it to get into Minnesota State University Moorhead?
Admission rate: 58.76%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1090 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Minnesota State University Moorhead?
Total enrollment: 3,072 students.
About 85% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Minnesota State University Moorhead?
150%-time completion rate: 57.32%.
First-year retention: 75.0%.
What do graduates of Minnesota State University Moorhead earn?
Median earnings: $45,873 six years after entry; $50,527 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,000.
27.95% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Minnesota State University Moorhead known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,332 completions)
- Educational Administration & Support (117 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (103 completions)
- CIP 520201 (82 completions)
- Social Work (70 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (64 completions)
- Health & Medical Administrative Services (51 completions)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research (50 completions)
- General Psychology (48 completions)
- CIP 510204 (38 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Minnesota State University Moorhead a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 58.76%; completion rate 57.32%; median earnings $50,527 at 10 years; net price $17,997. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$10,428
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Minnesota State University Moorhead was $10,428.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,997
2024 Value
In 2024 Minnesota State University Moorhead had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,997.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$71,988 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,997 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$41,712 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.95% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Minnesota State University Moorhead was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Minnesota State University Moorhead in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,816 | $14,714 | $14,430 |
| 2014 | $7,816 | $14,714 | $15,183 |
| 2015 | $8,096 | $15,232 | $15,240 |
| 2016 | $8,114 | $15,250 | $15,593 |
| 2017 | $8,468 | $15,878 | $16,096 |
| 2018 | $8,496 | $15,906 | $16,944 |
| 2019 | $8,954 | $16,586 | $16,893 |
| 2020 | $8,980 | $16,612 | $17,680 |
| 2021 | $9,468 | $17,564 | $17,653 |
| 2022 | $10,236 | $19,072 | $17,330 |
| 2023 | $10,336 | $10,336 | $17,816 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
58.76% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1090
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
84.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2024 is 3,072 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
40.38% 100% Completion Time
57.32% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 40.38% of students graduating from Minnesota State University Moorhead completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Return on Investment
$20,000 Median Student Debt
$50,527 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.58% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
601.88% Return on Investment
4.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Educational Administration & Support: 117 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 103 completions
CIP 52.0201: 82 completions
Social Work: 70 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 64 completions
Health & Medical Administrative Services: 51 completions
Natural Resources Conservation and Research: 50 completions
General Psychology: 48 completions
CIP 51.0204: 38 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,332 completions
Most popular programs at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates.
About
Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public institution located in Moorhead, MN, offering 84 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 3,072 students. The admission rate is 58.76%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1090. The institution maintains a 57.32% graduation rate. Approximately 27.95% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Moorhead, MN 56563
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 84 distinct degree programs, Minnesota State University Moorhead provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Minnesota State University Moorhead cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $10,428 and average net price is $17,997 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Minnesota State University Moorhead?
The admission rate is 58.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Minnesota State University Moorhead?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Minnesota State University Moorhead reports midpoint SAT about 1090 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Minnesota State University Moorhead earn?
Median earnings are $45,873 six years after entry and $50,527 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Minnesota State University Moorhead?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Minnesota State University Moorhead students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,000.
How big is Minnesota State University Moorhead?
Total enrollment is about 3,072 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Minnesota State University Moorhead public or private?
Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public institution located in Moorhead, MN.
Is Minnesota State University Moorhead an HBCU?
No. Minnesota State University Moorhead is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Minnesota State University Moorhead a tribal college?
No. Minnesota State University Moorhead is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Minnesota State University Moorhead a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Minnesota State University Moorhead does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.5%).
Is Minnesota State University Moorhead religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Minnesota State University Moorhead in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.