Minnesota State University Moorhead

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,838

2023 Average Net Price

$18,231

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

52.6%

4,654 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,410

66.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

53.7%

445 Graduates

About

Minnesota State University Moorhead is a higher education institution located in Clay County, MN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Minnesota State University Moorhead were Registered Nursing (98 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (72 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (63 degrees).

In 2023, 1,463 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Minnesota State University Moorhead. 64.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,223 degrees), 19.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (62 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Minnesota State University Moorhead is $8,838, which is $−15,737 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Minnesota State University Moorhead was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,588 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Minnesota State University Moorhead is $8,838, which is $15,737 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,231.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending Minnesota State University Moorhead received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,838

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Minnesota State University Moorhead was $8,838. The cost of tuition at Minnesota State University Moorhead is $−15,737 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Minnesota State University Moorhead (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,231

2023 Value

1.63%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Minnesota State University Moorhead had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,231. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Minnesota State University Moorhead grew by 1.63%.

This chart compares the average net price of Minnesota State University Moorhead (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,104

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Minnesota State University Moorhead was of $10,104 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.79% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Minnesota State University Moorhead received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 15.8% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Minnesota State University Moorhead (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Minnesota State University Moorhead was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1588 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Minnesota State University Moorhead received 4,654 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 19.4% annual growth. Out of those 4,654 applicants, 2,449 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.6% acceptance rate.

There were 4,410 students enrolled at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Minnesota State University Moorhead has an overall enrollment yield of 24.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

52.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,449

Accepted Out of 4,654

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Minnesota State University Moorhead was 52.6% (2,449 admissions from 4,654 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 56.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 19.4%, while admissions grew by 11%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Minnesota State University Moorhead (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Minnesota State University Moorhead had a total enrollment of 4,410 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Minnesota State University Moorhead is 2,933 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,477. This means that 66.5% of students enrolled at Minnesota State University Moorhead are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Minnesota State University Moorhead, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.6% White, 4.99% Black or African American, 4.24% Hispanic or Latino, 3.85% Two or More Races, 1.72% Asian, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.068% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Minnesota State University Moorhead in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.6%), followed by White Male (27.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.83%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (66.7%), followed by White Male (19.6%) and Two or More Races Female (3.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,410 students. The full-time enrollment at Minnesota State University Moorhead is 2,933 and the part-time enrollment is 1,477. This means that 66.5% of students enrolled at Minnesota State University Moorhead are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Minnesota State University Moorhead (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Minnesota State University Moorhead was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Minnesota State University Moorhead had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Minnesota State University Moorhead (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,468 enrolled students
Black or African American
220 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
187 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Minnesota State University Moorhead is 78.6% White, 4.99% Black or African American, 4.24% Hispanic or Latino, 3.85% Two or More Races, 1.72% Asian, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.068% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 79 students (1.79%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 421 more women than men received degrees from Minnesota State University Moorhead. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Minnesota State University Moorhead is white (1,223 degrees awarded). There were 19.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (62 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Minnesota State University Moorhead is Registered Nursing (98 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (72 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (63 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Minnesota State University Moorhead, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Education (421 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (54 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Minnesota State University Moorhead are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,556,276 people), Secondary school teachers (532,501 people), Education administrators (282,714 people), Special education teachers (209,292 people), and Other managers (205,543 people).

The most specialized majors at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2023 are Communication Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Education (421 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (54 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (76 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Minnesota State University Moorhead are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Minnesota State University Moorhead are Communication Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Education (421 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (54 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (76 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Minnesota State University Moorhead are Elementary & secondary schools (3,269,084 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (640,595 people), Computer Systems Design (592,638 people), Banking & related activities (518,063 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (475,143 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
98 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
72 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
63 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Minnesota State University Moorhead was Registered Nursing with 98 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Minnesota State University Moorhead according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

521

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

942

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 521 degrees were awarded to men at Minnesota State University Moorhead, which is 0.553 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (942).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Minnesota State University Moorhead by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Minnesota State University Moorhead in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 0.55 times less than the 100 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Minnesota State University Moorhead in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 1.82 times more than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 39% of students graduating from Minnesota State University Moorhead completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Minnesota State University Moorhead is Female and Black or African American (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.12% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,223 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
62 degrees awarded
Black or African American
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Minnesota State University Moorhead is white (1,223 degrees awarded). There were 19.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (62 degrees).

0.615% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
808 degrees awarded
White Male
415 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Minnesota State University Moorhead is white female (808 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (415 degrees).

Operations

Minnesota State University Moorhead has an endowment valued at nearly $35.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.42M (3.98%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Minnesota State University Moorhead had a total salary expenditure of 91.7M. Minnesota State University Moorhead employs 83 Professors, 41 Associate professors and 39 Assistant professors. Most academics at Minnesota State University Moorhead are Male Professor (45), Female Professor (38), and Female Assistant professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Minnesota State University Moorhead are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 62 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 46 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees.

Endowment

$35.8M

2023 Endowment

8.37%

growth from 2022

Minnesota State University Moorhead has an endowment valued at about $35.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Minnesota State University Moorhead grew 8.37% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Minnesota State University Moorhead (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$44.9M

2023 Salaries

1.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Minnesota State University Moorhead paid a median of $44.9M in salaries, which represents 49% of their overall expenditure ($91.7M) and a 1.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.73% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.48% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.3M

Instructional Salaries

168

Number of Employees

In 2023, Minnesota State University Moorhead paid a total of $15.3M to 168 employees working as instructors, which represents 34% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

83 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

62 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Minnesota State University Moorhead were Professor with 83 employees, Associate professor with 41 employees, and Assistant professor with 39 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Minnesota State University Moorhead were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 62 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Minnesota State University Moorhead was Male Professor with 45 employees, Female Professor with 38 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 25 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

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