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Minnesota State University Moorhead

C+

Rating

Public

Type

7,534

Students

$15,264

Tuition

65%

Acceptance

#1195

Ranking

Midsize Suburb

Campus Setting

Moorhead, MN

1104 Seventh Avenue South, Moorhead, MN 56563

Minnesota State University Moorhead is a mid-sized public college located in Moorhead, MN ranked 29th in Minnesota. It has a total of 5,989 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting a smidgeon below 2 out of every 3 applicants. Minnesota State University Moorhead offers 136 different majors and is best known for its Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Teaching English as a Second Language, and Health Teacher Education programs (nationally ranked 15th, 19th, and 20th respectively). With an annual tuition of $7,632 for in-state students and $15,264 for those from out-of-state, Minnesota State University Moorhead is reasonably priced. 47.79% of students graduate moving on to the next phase of their lives, employment. After finishing college, alumni go on to make close to $40,600 per year, which is 2% below the national median.
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Cost

$16,586
Above Average

Minnesota State University Moorhead

$16,586

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$30,632

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$25,411

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

65%Acceptance
Less Selective

Minnesota State University Moorhead

65%

National

69%
Sat

930 - 1220

1% of students submit

Admissions Yield

30%

ACT

18 - 24

98% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$20

Students

5,989Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

39%

In-state

83%

Female

61%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

18%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse6% Elementary Education and Teaching5% Business Administration and Management, General83% Others

6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

6% Elementary Education and Teaching

5% Business Administration and Management, General

83% Others

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

6%

93 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

6%

89 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

5%

71 Graduates

Curriculum and Instruction

5%

68 Graduates

Social Work

4%

64 Graduates

Psychology, General

3%

48 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

3%

44 Graduates

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

3%

43 Graduates

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

3%

40 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors19:119:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

19

Number of Library Books

295,955

Academic Spend per Student

$8,172

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

73%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$34,400/Year

Minnesota State University Moorhead

$34,400

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$34,400

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$40,600

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

47%