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Minnesota State University Moorhead
About 59 in 100 applicants get into Minnesota State University Moorhead — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Minnesota State University Moorhead occupies suburban Moorhead, MN — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Construction Management, where graduates median $93,431 four years out. Faculty pay averages $128,748 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 3,072 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 19 and 24 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Minnesota State University Moorhead's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Minnesota State University Moorhead is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Minnesota State University Moorhead's submitters' middle half scored 19–24 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Minnesota State University Moorhead received 4,654 applications and admitted 2,449 (52.6%), with 606 enrolling.
How Minnesota State University Moorhead compares
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Minnesota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 58.8% | 85.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,428 | $22,520 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,527 | $58,351 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Minnesota State University Moorhead's median earnings are $50,527 — below the Minnesota benchmark of $58,351. Weigh that against the $10,428 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Minnesota State University Moorhead prices by residency: $10,428 in-state versus $10,428 out-of-state — a $0 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Minnesota State University Moorhead enrolls 3,072 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Minnesota State University Moorhead's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
57.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a Minnesota State University Moorhead tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Minnesota State University Moorhead
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Construction Management | $93,431 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,563 |
| Information Science/Studies | $74,016 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,054 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,466 |
| Biology, General | $64,455 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,260 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $55,942 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,577 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $53,036 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,838 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,987 |
| Legal Support Services | $50,671 |
| Social Work | $50,419 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,685 |
| Psychology, General | $49,492 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $48,976 |
| Sociology | $46,439 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $45,483 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,142 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,960 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $36,495 |
Median earnings for these 23 Minnesota State University Moorhead programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $50,527 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 37 additional Minnesota State University Moorhead programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Minnesota State University Moorhead?
The middle 50% of Minnesota State University Moorhead's submitters earned ACT composites of 19–24; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Minnesota State University Moorhead's acceptance rate?
52.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,449 admitted from 4,654 applicants.
How much does Minnesota State University Moorhead cost?
In-state tuition is $10,428; out-of-state students pay $10,428. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,527 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Minnesota
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design — 48.5% admitted
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science — 39% admitted
- St Olaf College — 48.3% admitted
- Bethany Lutheran College — 39% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.