Minnesota State University Moorhead

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Moorhead, MN
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#4 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

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Overview

Total enrollment

4,386

Location Moorhead, Minnesota
Website mnstate.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize Suburban

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) is located in Moorhead, Minnesota, directly across the Red River from Fargo, North Dakota, forming part of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area. The 119-acre campus features a mix of modern and historic red brick buildings, including the landmark Livingston Lord Library. Founded in 1887 as a normal school for teacher training, MSUM has evolved into a comprehensive public university offering programs across four colleges, with notable strengths in business, education, and the arts. The university maintains a teaching-focused approach with smaller class sizes, and students can choose from traditional residence halls or campus apartments for on-campus living. MSUM competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Dragons, participating in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

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Ratings

MSU Moorhead is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Minnesota State University Moorhead within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1080/1290
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/24
GPA 3.52

Acceptance Rate

58.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 27.3%
Application Fee $20

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$10,428

Costs for Minnesota State University Moorhead
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$10,428
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$1,590
Room and Board		$10,994
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,894
Total One Year Cost		$27,906

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

45% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Minnesota State University Moorhead are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 17% of students major in Business, 17% in Education, and 11% in Health Professions.