Minnesota State University Moorhead
MSU Moorhead or MSUM
Moorhead, Minnesota 56563
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public institution in Moorhead with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.1K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,527 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,816.
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History & Fun Facts
- •4 ha) and appropriated the funds that would go to form "Moorhead Normal School", which opened in 1888.
- •The school began offering a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1946 and graduate programs by 1953.
- •As a result of the broadened offerings, by 1957 the name was changed to "Moorhead State College".
- •The school continued to increase its number of programs and by 1975, the State Legislature that year granted the school university status under the name "Moorhead State University".
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
48.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-4.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Programs (105)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
72%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
22
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MN state average + suburban adjustment