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Minnesota State University Moorhead

#206 in US ranking Moorhead, MN
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Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$26,316
Tuition & fees
$10,975
Avg. aid
$6,740
Receiving aid
94%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
59%
Avg. SAT
1110
ACT range
18–25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
57%
Median salary
$47,202
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Minnesota State University Moorhead?

Homecoming and Welcome Week are recurring events in MSUM's campus calendar. Homecoming brings alumni and current students together around university activities and Dragons athletics; Welcome Week is oriented toward helping new and returning students connect with campus at the start of the academic year.

The opening football game is another seasonal gathering for students and supporters. The details of each celebration - such as performances, organization events or game-day activities - vary by year, so the current events calendar is more reliable than a past schedule for planning attendance.

What are the student housing and dining options at Minnesota State University Moorhead?

MSUM offers university-operated housing to undergraduates, including coeducational residence options. Housing is an option rather than a requirement established by the enrollment figures: approximately 25% of students were reported to live on campus, while most commuted.

Students considering campus housing should compare available residence-hall layouts, eligibility rules, application dates and contract terms before selecting a space. Reported housing amenities include high-speed internet access. Availability should not be mistaken for a guarantee of a preferred building or room type.

Dining arrangements depend on the student's housing choice and meal-plan rules. A prospective resident should compare the required or optional meal plans, where meals can be used and what happens to unused balances. Students who plan to live off campus should budget for groceries or meals separately and account for commuting and parking rather than using a residence-hall estimate as their personal housing cost.

Minnesota State University Moorhead Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

120

Minnesota State University Moorhead Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
17:1
Undergraduates living on campus
25%
Campus size
119 acres

Minnesota State University Moorhead Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 3

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Minnesota State University Moorhead Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Livingston Lord Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Minnesota State University Moorhead Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Minnesota State University Moorhead Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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