About Minnesota State University Moorhead

Founded in 1887, Minnesota State University Moorhead. is a Public college. Located in Minnesota, which is a city setting in Minnesota, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 5,205 full time undergraduate students, and 718 full time graduate students.

The Minnesota State University Moorhead Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 19:1. There are 209 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Minnesota State University Moorhead include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate59%
Application Deadline
Application Fee20
SAT Range910-1120
ACT Range20-25

Admissions at MSUM are considered Selective, with ,21% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 20 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

62% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 28% were in the top quarter, and 11% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
44%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
29%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
14%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
31%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
63%
“I feel extremely safe”
19%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
56%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
25%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
38%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
38%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
38%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
81%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
19%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
69%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
25%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
44%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
29%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
14%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
31%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
63%
“I feel extremely safe”
19%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
56%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
25%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
38%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
38%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
38%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
81%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
19%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
69%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
25%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    65 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    45 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    71 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    75 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    75 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    75 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    75 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 49 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    75 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

Minnesota State University Moorhead REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Minnesota State University Moorhead?

19 Students rated Minnesota State University Moorhead

Aeriana - 04/17/2020

Minnesota State University Moorhead is a very welcoming community. MSUM has a good variety of majors and minors for you to choose from. If you are looking for small class sizes and want your professors to know you by name and not just a number this is a great college. The dining center, Kise, is not the best due to having the same thing almost everyday. However, there are other dining options on campus that are delicious and you can use your dragon dollars and not have to spend your own money like you would have to off campus. The dorm life on campus is alright. The first week you are always doing stuff with your floor and RA, but after that you do not really have events planned. In most dorms you share a bathroom with your floor mates, but the staff at MSUM keep the restrooms very clean. This campus has many opportunities for extracurricular activities and clubs which is super nice to get you connected with people and allow you to enjoy hobbies of yours. Overall, I have enjoyed being on this campus and it now feels like a small nit family to me and it has helped me becoming the person I am today.

Erin - 01/09/2020

Overall, it is a really good college with tons of opportunities! There are plenty of activities and events to go to on campus. The classes are also on the smaller side so there are more opportunities for one on one with the professors. The professors are all really nice and understanding as well.

Alyssa - 09/14/2019

I love MSUM because of the community I have found here. It is a smaller campus, so it’s easy to run into people you know and make friends. My classes are small enough where the professors have always learned my name and I can get to know everyone as well. There are many organizations to join on campus and which really make it feel like home.

Flurian - 09/13/2019

I honestly love MSUM! Just everything about it is great. MSUM would be a great college to attend! The professors are truly nice and care for your success. The students are very willing to help you with anything you need. All you need to do is ask someone for help, and they will be willing to do so.

Minnesota State University Moorhead FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Minnesota State University Moorhead?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Minnesota State University Moorhead is 59%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    There are a few things that I would say to my highschool self. First of all, take advantage of the dual-credit opportunities available at your local community college. Get some of the general requirements out of the way during your Junior and Senior years of highschool so that you will have more opportunities to get involved on campus when you start college. It saves time, energy, and money. Secondly, make a list of what is most important to you in a university. Some ideas might include: location and distance from home, size of campus and how spread apart it is, academic programs, student organizations, etc. Next, take as many campus tours as you can. Travel to each school you are thinking about applying to. This may not seem very important, but it is! You just can't get what you need in order to choose without seeing it for yourself. Once you start college, get involved!!!! Participate in dorm activities. Check out student organizations and academic clubs. This is where you will meet people who share similar interests and beliefs. This has seriously made the most important contribution to my university experience.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are very friendly and willing to help with homework and assignment.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I am not sure there is really a worst thing about MSUM. For me I dislike taking classes on-line but it is a nice way to take classes. I guess I really dislike classes that start before 9 am. I would rather take classe from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about my school is that it is just the right ratio for me: It is in a large community so that i can explore around me, but it is also small enough for it to be a really friendly school. The size is perfect because there are small class sizes which make it is easier to learn, and the campus is always filled with familiar faces. All the people here are so great!

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Friendly and easy going atmosphere.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who is out-of-the-norm. This is a pretty liberal campus and there are many different people here.

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  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who is trying to get into a competitive field, other than education.

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I tell them how much fun I have there. I still have friends that are still in high school and even convinced one to go to MSUM. I tell them about the fun activities there are to do here and how they can be apart of it. I think I have gotten all of them to fill out an application there. I also brag about the great communication between student and professors.

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  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The campus is small enough to walk everywhere on campus, but large enough to feel like a college. It is also much more affordable compared to the other schools I had planned on attending when I was considering my options. This school has turned out to exceed my expectations more than I thought it would. It's much more social, and I also don't feel like I am just a number to the school.

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  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Hygiene jobs are impossible to find in town. Husband refuses to move away from his family. Have to find patients. This isn't something we'd do in a real practice. Teachers are stuck up and pretentious. Most of the female falculty and staff are a bunch of bitches. No school wide policy exists for funeral leave, sick leave, birth leave, or grading. Not all on same page for the basic stuff. But they've a school wide policy on drugs, alcohol, theft, and cheating! Go figure. All need to get off high horse and pull heads out of ass.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    the most frustrating thing about campus is the size. its's a really small campus so everyone knows everybody, which makes it difficult to meet new people.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Teaching majors (especially elementary education), the arts, our brand new science lab, and all the opportunities for undergraduate research.

    Read all 9 answers

  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    It's the perfect size school. If your experience is anything like mine you'll feel connected to the campus in no time. The profs are amazing!

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

60%

female

40%

male

5,205

Total Undergrad Enrollment

718

Total Grad Students

29%

Out-Of-State

69%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

120

Student Organizations

1

Fraternities

2

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

25%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
77%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

86% of students attending Minnesota State University Moorhead receive some sort of financial aid. 27% were awarded federal grants.63%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$15,250

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$800

Books and Supplies

$8,076

Room and Board

24,126

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$10,717
$30 - $48K
$11,671
$48 - $75K
$14,923
$75 - $110K
$17,617
$110K & UP
$18,692

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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