Minnesota State University Moorhead — College Profile

About

Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) is best known for its accessible, career-focused education with particularly strong programs in teacher preparation, nursing, business, and the creative arts. Located in the vibrant Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, the campus fosters a close-knit, collaborative culture where students benefit from small class sizes, personalized faculty mentorship, and active student organizations. A major distinguishing feature of MSUM is its participation in the Tri-College University partnership, which allows students to cross-register for courses at neighboring North Dakota State University and Concordia College at no additional cost. Additionally, the university stands out regionally for its comprehensive media arts offerings, featuring specialized, hands-on majors in animation, film studies, and music industry management.

Wikipedia:Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) is a public university in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States. It has an enrollment of 4,679 students as of 2023 and 266 full-time faculty members. MSUM is a part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

Location

Moorhead, MN, 56563 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

MSP · Minneapolis

219 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$25,197

Out-of-state COA

$25,197

Avg net price

$17,997

Room & board

$10,994

In-state tuition

$10,428

Out-of-state tuition

$10,428

Books & supplies

$1,000/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$11,129

$30–48k

$11,547

$48–75k

$13,907

$75–110k

$18,644

$110k+

$22,420

Admissions

Admit rate

59%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1090

ACT midpoint

Composite 18–25

English 15–24

Math 17–25

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

56%

4-yr on-time completion

40%

1st-yr retention

75%

Transfer-out rate

25%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

56%

Transferred

27%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

17%

Median earnings (6yr)

$45,873

Median earnings (10yr)

$50,527

Median debt

$20,000

Monthly loan payment

$212

Debt range (25th–75th)

$7,839–$26,055

Debt (90th percentile)

$32,060

Student Body

Men 37%Women 63%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

28%

First-generation

20%

Median family income

$64,366

Independent students

22%

Avg age at entry

22.0

Part-time students

15%

Race & ethnicity

White

76%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$45,873

10 years after entry

$50,527

Business Administration, Management and Operations130

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing98

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods91

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas58

Social Work54

Psychology, General49

Biology, General48

Criminal Justice and Corrections39

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services37

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness30

Accounting and Related Services26

Fine and Studio Arts25

Finance and Financial Management Services25

Computer Science22

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other21

Design and Applied Arts21

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Institutional

Endowment

$39M

Classification

Master's (Large)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions

Full-time faculty

66%

Avg faculty salary

$10,729/mo

Instructional spend/student

$9,492