At a glance
Average net price
$17,997
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.3%
Admission rate
59%
Undergrad size
3,072
In-state tuition
$10,428
Out-of-state tuition
$10,428
Cost of attendance
$25,197
Median earnings (10y)
$50,527
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,090
- ACT midpoint
- 22
- Retention
- 75.0%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
23 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (26%), business (20%), humanities & arts (19%).
- STEM9%
- Health17%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences26%
- Trades & services9%
- Business19.7%~605 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions17.4%~535 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education14.3%~440 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~220 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication5.2%~159 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology5.0%~152 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~146 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~135 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~125 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science3.3%~101 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~91 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~91 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~88 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.1%~64 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.0%~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.0%~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.3%~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.3%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 271 | $45,318 | $23,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 183 | $64,801 | $30,359 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 177 | $37,338 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 157 | $56,275 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 110 | $39,480 | $27,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 102 | $49,137 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 94 | $38,418 | $29,750 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 94 | $32,505 | $23,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 81 | $41,058 | $23,485 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 80 | $30,907 | $20,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 78 | $23,835 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 78 | — | $21,860 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 70 | $48,921 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 68 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 57 | $33,771 | $22,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 54 | $39,482 | $22,300 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 53 | $45,508 | $22,500 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 48 | $41,403 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 48 | $26,026 | $27,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 46 | $46,524 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 45 | $36,852 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 44 | $36,167 | $23,774 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 44 | — | — |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor's | 40 | $67,373 | $21,764 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 39 | $21,000 | $23,377 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 38 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 37 | $51,890 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 36 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 35 | $32,652 | $34,069 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | $22,125 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | $13,773 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 30 | $38,520 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 26 | $33,946 | $22,312 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 26 | $38,016 | $27,000 |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | $26,488 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Bachelor's | 22 | $38,339 | $27,750 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Minnesota State University Moorhead
Minnesota State University Moorhead is a mid-sized institution located in Moorhead, Minnesota, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,072 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Minnesota State University Moorhead — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,997 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $10,428 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,197 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $50,527 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Minnesota State University Moorhead confers degrees and certificates across 23 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (26% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Minnesota State University Moorhead accepts 59% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,090. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.
Location & campus
Set in Moorhead, Minnesota (suburb), Minnesota State University Moorhead draws students from across Minnesota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota State University Moorhead
Q.How much does Minnesota State University Moorhead cost?
The average net price at Minnesota State University Moorhead is $17,997 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,197.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Minnesota State University Moorhead?
Minnesota State University Moorhead has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Minnesota State University Moorhead?
Minnesota State University Moorhead admits 59% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Minnesota State University Moorhead graduate earns $50,527 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Minnesota State University Moorhead?
Published tuition is $10,428 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Minnesota State University Moorhead located?
Minnesota State University Moorhead is located in Moorhead, Minnesota (ZIP 56563).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Minnesota State University Moorhead at their official website.