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About Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public university in Moorhead, MN, known for its public masters university, health and education focus, and test optional admissions. With an acceptance rate of 57%, MSUM is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 632 students each year. MSUM is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1091–1253, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. MSUM offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $5,976 per year; the sticker price of $31,980 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Minnesota State University Moorhead acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

57%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1172
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1091 – 1253 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Financial Aid — High Impact
MSUM awards automatic merit scholarships based on GPA and, in some cases, test scores, so make sure your transcript is complete and accurate when you apply because those numbers directly determine your aid package.
Test Score Strategy
Since MSUM is test optional and your score falls below the range where it would help you, skip submitting it and let your GPA and coursework carry your academic profile instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Minnesota State University Moorhead actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$32k/yr$11.1k
30k-48k~$32k/yr$11.5k
48k-75k~$32k/yr$13.9k
75k-110k~$32k/yr$18.6k
110k+~$32k/yr$22.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

55%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$46k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,599
Undergrad Enrollment
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