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Minnesota State University Moorhead

MSU Moorhead or MSUM

Moorhead, Minnesota 56563

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Known for business — excellent value

Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public institution in Moorhead with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.1K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,527 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,816.

Established
1887
Motto
Sacrifice, Service, Loyalty
Type
Public university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's NCAA Division II
Division
Division II
53%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
3,120Students
17:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$50,527Earnings 10yr
$17,816Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Minnesota State University Moorhead Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate52.6%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1924

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

52.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1090

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,336
Tuition (out-of-state)$10,336
Room & Board$10,594
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$24,419
Average Net Price$17,816
Median Debt at Graduation$20,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$212

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,260
$30–48K$12,969
$48–75K$14,544
$75–110K$19,410
$110K+$21,573

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,816

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

48.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

22

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (105)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,120
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Black 5%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.6%
Freshman Retention72.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,873
8 Years$47,860
10 Years$50,527

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,800
Men
$52,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#115
Forbes
#76
Washington Monthly
#328

More About This School

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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