Moorhead, Minnesota · Public ·Suburb
Minnesota State University Moorhead
At a glance
Basics
- Type
- Public
- Setting
- Suburb
- Enrollment
- 3,072 students
- Women / Men
- 63% / 37%
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 58.8%
- ACT (mid 50%)
- 18–25
Cost
- Avg net price
- $17,997
- Sticker price
- $25,197
- Tuition (in-state)
- $10,428
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $10,428
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 57.3%
- Retention rate
- 75%
- Median earnings (10y)
- $50,527
- Median debt
- $20,000 (~$217/mo)
Financial aid
- On Pell grants
- 28%
- Take federal loans
- 48.5%
All majors at Minnesota State University Moorhead
71 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.
Cost & ROI
Is Minnesota State University Moorhead worth it?
Pay $17,997/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $50,527 ten years out — about 2.8× the annual cost. Value grade: C.
- Avg net price
- $17,997/yr
- Median earnings
- $50,527/yr (10y out)
- Median debt
- $20,000~$217/mo
- 4-year est. cost
- $71,988net of aid
Frequently asked questions
What is Minnesota State University Moorhead's acceptance rate?
Minnesota State University Moorhead admits 58.8% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%.
How much does Minnesota State University Moorhead cost per year?
The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $17,997. The sticker price before any aid is $25,197, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $71,988.
How much debt do Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates have?
Graduates leave Minnesota State University Moorhead with a median federal student loan balance of $20,000, which works out to about $217 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 48.5% of students take federal loans.
Is Minnesota State University Moorhead worth the cost?
Ten years after enrolling, Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates earn a median of $50,527 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.8× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Minnesota State University Moorhead a value grade of C.
What is the graduation rate at Minnesota State University Moorhead?
57.3% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Minnesota State University Moorhead within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 75%.
What are the most popular majors at Minnesota State University Moorhead?
71 programs are listed in federal data; 63 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Minnesota State University Moorhead is Business Administration, Management and Operations (14.5%), followed by Educational Administration and Supervision (7.1%).
What percent of Minnesota State University Moorhead students receive financial aid?
28% of Minnesota State University Moorhead students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 48.5% take federal student loans.
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