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B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    B
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    B-
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    C+
  12. Safety
    B+
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Minnesota State University Moorhead is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Address
1104 7th Avenue South
Moorhead, MN 56563
Website
mnstate.edu

Minnesota State University Moorhead Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
60%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
910-1120
ACT Range
20-25
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Neither required nor recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$15,294/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $10,717/ year
  • $30-48k
    $11,671/ year
  • $49-75k
    $14,923/ year
  • $76-110k
    $17,617/ year
  • $110k+
    $18,692/ year

Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.58 responses
76%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.51 responses
76%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.51 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    94 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    88 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    84 Graduates
  • Nursing
    79 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    57 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    54 Graduates
  • Biology
    49 Graduates
  • Psychology
    48 Graduates
  • Arts
    45 Graduates
  • Speech Language Pathology
    39 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,279Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
27%
Varsity Athletes
8%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 15 responses
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  • Involved
    40%
  • Balanced
    20%
  • Independent
    20%
  • Artistic
    13%
  • Emotionally and mentally exhausted
    7%
  • Diverse
    0%
  • Nerdy
    0%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
53%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.47 responses
Poll
57%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.63 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 25 responses
Report
  • Small but efficient
    60%
  • Engaging
    16%
  • Cozy
    8%
  • In a state of change.
    8%
  • Family
    4%
  • Professors; passionate but higher-ups; greedy
    4%
  • Fast-paced
    0%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,000/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
42%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
89%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.28 responses
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My experience at Minnesota State University Moorhead is unlike any other! The campus is a very inviting environment; there are always events going on whether it is sports, diversity, or arts. The professors give off a warm, caring aroma. No student should be afraid to ask for help from their professor; they are always willing whether it is through office hours or email. MSUM offers many ways to help students succeed; from tutoring to the Wellness Center for physical health. The campus is just the right size, not too small yet not overwhelming as well. As soon as I visited MSUM my senior year of high school, I knew it was home. Though, what I would like to see change is the exclusion from some activities held on campus. For example, they have activities that exclude some students from clubs or learning communities. I wish for more equality in allowing all students to be involved. Otherwise, I believe MSUM is a great place full of opportunities for students to further their education.
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I had an amazing time at Moorhead pursuing an Animation degree. I took many film classes for this degree and the professors were great! They knew how to teach and made it interesting. Every once and a while I'd run into a tough professor that may have made a class challenging, but as long as I worked hard, I got amazing grades. The food could use some work. I remember the food takings awesome in the beginning and really starting to suck at the end. They do have an asian grill though, so that is a huge plus! The student life is great. I got an updated dorm, so that is nice. I would recommend 100% joining a learning community. I have that to thank for my success academically and socially on campus. The athletics aren't horrible. I know a lot of people say they go unheard of, but I was on the rugby and ultimate frisbee team. It was fun and the people on the teams took it seriously.
My first year at MSUM has been amazing! I enjoy the diverse on-campus activities that are available. My professors and advisors have been an invaluable bonus to my education. The classes offered through MSUM, as well as the tri-college arrangement, will prepare me for my future. Dorm life, while being an obvious change from living at home with my parents, has been a major asset to starting my education. Moorhead is a great community to be a part of.