Minnesota State University Moorhead, MN
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Minnesota State University Moorhead Rankings
Affordability69
Selectivity34
Retention29
Graduation1
Earnings32
Diversity21
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Minnesota State University Moorhead
68%
Bachelor’s
3%
Associate’s
29%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism7%
Communications Technologies<1%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education17%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service6%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts9%
Admissions
Getting into Minnesota State University Moorhead
60%
Admission Rate
535
Median SAT Math
520
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–600
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Minnesota State University Moorhead
$8K
In-State Tuition
$16K
Out-of-State Tuition
$21K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $21K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Minnesota State University Moorhead
56%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
66%
Repayment Rate
$213
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 43% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 22% | 16% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 62% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 66% | 56% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 70% | 61% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 77% | 67% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Minnesota State University Moorhead
72%
Retention Rate
32%
Transfer Rate
17%
Withdrawal Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 31% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 48% | 50% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 44% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 57% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 43% | 27% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43% | 37% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 36% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 54% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 30% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 59% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Minnesota State University Moorhead
95%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 90% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $55K | $59K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $36K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $40K | $35K |
Students
Students at Minnesota State University Moorhead
4,572
Undergraduates
63%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
1,032
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 61% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 10% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 79% | 64% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 4% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 26% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 28% | 19% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Minnesota State University Moorhead, MN
Concordia College at Moorhead
0 miles, SW
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2 miles, W
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