Minnesota State University Moorhead: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2605 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #730 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #668 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #1 of 2 | In Moorhead |
| #614 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 3,729
- Graduates
- 953
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.mnstate.edu
Minnesota State University Moorhead Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Minnesota State University Moorhead has an acceptance rate of 57% and is among the top 19% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 47% | 63% |
| Applicants | 3,898 | 1,646 | 2,247 |
| Admissions | 2,207 | 778 | 1,426 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 626 | 201 | 423 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 4 | 2 |
2,147 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,293 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
6 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Minnesota State University Moorhead are 1080-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
457 or 72%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Minnesota State University Moorhead are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3770 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 224 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 194 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 181 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 139 (3%) |
| Asian | 79 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 56 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,905
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,838 | $10,292 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,838 | $10,292 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,674 | $10,292 |
| Fee in-district | $1,398 | $998 |
| Fee in-state | $1,398 | $998 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,398 | $998 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,595 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,104 |
| Room charge | $6,568 |
| Meal charge | $3,536 |
Minnesota State University Moorhead majors
Minnesota State University Moorhead has granted 975 bachelor's degrees across 72 programs, 277 master's across 11 programs, and 14 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 85 | 14 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 78 | 20 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 63 | 14 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 66 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 52 | |||
| Social Work | 51 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 45 | |||
| Psychology, General | 43 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 41 | |||
| Project Management | 40 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 18 | 19 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 34 | |||
| Finance, General | 28 | |||
| Accounting | 27 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 26 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 25 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 25 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 24 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 23 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 21 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 21 | |||
| Graphic Design | 20 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 17 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 15 | |||
| Computer Science | 14 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 14 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 14 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | |||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 13 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | |||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 10 | |||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 10 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 9 | |||
| Economics, General | 9 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 9 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 8 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 7 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| School Psychology | 7 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 5 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 5 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Advertising | 4 | |||
| Broadcast Journalism | 4 | |||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 4 | |||
| Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Gerontology | 4 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Photojournalism | 4 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | 3 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Digital Arts | 3 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| Physics, General | 3 | |||
| Sociology, General | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 2 | |||
| History, General | 2 | |||
| Management Science | 2 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 1 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 1 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 5 | 975 | 277 | 14 |
Minnesota State University Moorhead has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 47% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Minnesota State University Moorhead has published 1,454 scientific papers with 21,180 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Sociology, Law, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Psychology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 24 | 106 |
| 1992 | 28 | 113 |
| 1993 | 17 | 190 |
| 1994 | 31 | 149 |
| 1995 | 22 | 171 |
| 1996 | 18 | 163 |
| 1997 | 18 | 161 |
| 1998 | 21 | 225 |
| 1999 | 19 | 240 |
| 2000 | 35 | 290 |
| 2001 | 34 | 276 |
| 2002 | 28 | 278 |
| 2003 | 31 | 312 |
| 2004 | 21 | 311 |
| 2005 | 23 | 336 |
| 2006 | 39 | 436 |
| 2007 | 40 | 484 |
| 2008 | 33 | 464 |
| 2009 | 48 | 588 |
| 2010 | 53 | 603 |
| 2011 | 44 | 733 |
| 2012 | 34 | 818 |
| 2013 | 43 | 908 |
| 2014 | 37 | 972 |
| 2015 | 50 | 975 |
| 2016 | 33 | 939 |
| 2017 | 40 | 897 |
| 2018 | 36 | 961 |
| 2019 | 40 | 1019 |
| 2020 | 43 | 1161 |
| 2021 | 39 | 1245 |
| 2022 | 41 | 1287 |
| 2023 | 31 | 1910 |
Minnesota State University Moorhead alumni
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Kevin Sorbo
- Occupations
- television actorfilm directorfilm actoractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Kevin David Sorbo is an American actor and producer. He has had starring roles in two television series: as Hercules in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999) and as Captain Dylan Hunt in Andromeda (2000–2005). In between his years playing Hercules, Sorbo played his first leading film role in the 1997 fantasy film Kull the Conqueror.
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Barkhad Abdi
- Occupations
- film directorfilm actoractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Barkhad Abdi is a Somali-American actor. He made his acting debut as Somali pirate Abduwali Muse in the biographical drama film Captain Phillips (2013), which earned him a British Academy Film Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, along with Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.
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Clint Hill
- Occupations
- intelligence agentbodyguardSecret Service agent
- Biography
-
Clinton J. Hill is a former U.S. Secret Service agent who served under five United States presidents, from Dwight D. Eisenhower to Gerald Ford. Hill is best known for his act of bravery while in the presidential motorcade on November 22, 1963, when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
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Nikita Koloff
- Occupations
- actorprofessional wrestlerplayer of American football
- Biography
-
Nikita Koloff is an American retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances with Jim Crockett Promotions and its successor, World Championship Wrestling between 1984 and 1992, where he was billed from Russia (and, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Lithuania). During his career, Koloff held championships including the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship, NWA World Tag Team Championship, NWA United States Championship, NWA World Television Championship, and UWF World Television Championship. He was inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2006 and the National Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame of 2008.
General info
| Alternative names | MSU Moorhead MSUM |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Motto | Sacrifice, Service, Loyalty |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 515 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1104 Seventh Avenue South Moorhead, Minnesota, 56563 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 45,000 |
| Phone | 8005937246 |