Minnesota State University Moorhead

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,641
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	72%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	57%

Located in Moorhead, Minnesota, MSU Moorhead is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Minnesota State University Moorhead is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at MSU Moorhead is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Minnesota is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The retention rate of students at MSU Moorhead is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Minnesota is 72%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at MSU Moorhead do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,468

Cost of attendance at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,564

Cost of attendance at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at Minnesota State University Moorhead received on average $5,127 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,127

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	205	29%	$4,422	$906,536
Other Federal Grant	384	54%	$3,266	$1,254,204
State Grant/Scholarships	241	34%	$3,302	$795,893
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	443	62%	$2,432	$1,077,593
Total Grant & Scholarships	610	85%	$5,127	$3,127,690

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Minnesota State University Moorhead students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Minnesota State University Moorhead students is 56.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.4%.

56.9%

asian 70.0% 7 students
African American 45.4% 5 students
white 61.1% 334 students
unknown 35.3% 6 students
hispanic 47.4% 9 students
International Students 50.0% 37 students
Mixed Race 27.3% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Basketball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Minnesota State University Moorhead provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Minnesota State University Moorhead offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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