Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public 4-year college in Moorhead, Minnesota with 3,072 undergraduates. It admits 59% of applicants, costs an average of $17,601 a year after grants and graduates 53% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Minnesota State University Moorhead acceptance rate and admissions
Minnesota State University Moorhead admitted 59% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024. The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Minnesota State University Moorhead tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $11,056 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $11,506 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $26,316 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $17,601 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $17,601 a year after grants and scholarships, $8,715 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Minnesota State University Moorhead's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Minnesota State University Moorhead graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 53% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $55,234 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $19,763 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 36% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Minnesota State University Moorhead majors and what graduates earn
Minnesota State University Moorhead awarded bachelor's degrees in 56 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from construction management ($93,431).
All 56 majors at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Minnesota State University Moorhead
14 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 14 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 49 | $57,568 | $19,796 |
| Education leadership | Master's | 41 | $62,805 | $18,772 |
| Business administration | Master's | 30 | $75,580 | $27,528 |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 29 | $51,326 | $37,235 |
| Special education | Master's | 27 | $55,980 | $20,500 |
| Social work | Master's | 26 | n/a | $23,914 |
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 25 | $59,719 | $40,952 |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 18 | $98,526 | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 18 | n/a | n/a |
| Health administration | Master's | 17 | $79,089 | $34,744 |
| Nursing | Master's | 14 | $101,989 | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching English as a second language | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 3,072 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 63% women, 37% men
- 17 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize suburb
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Minnesota State University Moorhead?
Minnesota State University Moorhead admitted 59% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Minnesota State University Moorhead cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $11,056 for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $17,601 a year in 2024-25.
Is Minnesota State University Moorhead test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Minnesota State University Moorhead reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Minnesota State University Moorhead?
53% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $55,234 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.