Minnesota State University Moorhead
Minnesota State University Moorhead is one of the twelve public 4-year colleges in Minnesota. The campus is located in a suburb, in Moorhead.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,005 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 844 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 625 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 74%). Every year 46% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.MSU Moorhead's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,410, and fees were $1,058. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $14,820 and $1,058 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
Number of Students6,005 |
Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate74% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 07/01/1948 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
Admission
60%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 930 to 1180 |
ACT | 20 to 25 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $20 |
Graduates | $20 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $239/credit | |
In State Students | $239/credit | |
Out of State Students | $478/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $408/credit | |
In State Students | $408/credit | |
Out of State Students | $816/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $10,755 | $10,755 | $21,510 |
ADN | 70 | $16,730 | $16,730 | $33,460 |
BSN | 125 | $29,875 | $29,875 | $59,750 |
FNP | 50 | $20,400 | $20,400 | $40,800 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of Minnesota State University Moorhead's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 29% | $3,965 |
Other Federal Grant | 20% | $786 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $2,540 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 56% | $2,117 |
Federal Student Loans | 68% | $6,513 |
Private Loans | 24% | $8,920 |
$15,541
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$11,233 |
$30,001 to $48,000$12,141 |
$48,001 to $75,000$15,089 |
$75,001 to $110,000$17,847 |
Over $110,000$19,040 |
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Student Population
5,130
Undergrads
875
Graduates
3,770
Women
2,235
Men
72%
Full-time
28%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
80% |
Non-resident alien |
6% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Hispanic |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Minnesota state board of nursing.