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Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MNPublicSuburb Setting
Moderately Selective • 59% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Moorhead, MN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 59%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
59% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading545 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math565 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite18 - 25
1typical 50% range36
59%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Health Sciences17% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,536
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,709
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,431
Earnings 5yr: $93,175
Debt: $21,764
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,563
Earnings 5yr: $88,205
Debt: $30,359
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,259
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,016
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $13,773
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $72,369
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,151
Earnings 5yr: $66,545
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,054
Earnings 5yr: $57,924
Debt: $22,300
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,988
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,476
Earnings 5yr: $66,436
Debt: $22,500
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,104
Earnings 5yr: $60,291
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,466
Earnings 5yr: $60,288
Debt: $23,250
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,455
Earnings 5yr: $62,152
Debt: $20,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,129
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,753
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $59,179
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,860
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,260
Earnings 5yr: $55,292
Debt: $21,500
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,896
Earnings 5yr: $55,628
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,942
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,997
In-State Tuition$10,428
Out-of-State Tuition$10,428
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
28%
Pell Grants
48%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,873
+10% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$50,527
Completion Signals
57%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
75%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
15%
Avg Family Income
$71,844
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