Minnesota State University Moorhead Admission
Application Fee
$20
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
56.62%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
28.64%
Freshmen Enrollment
632
SAT Scores
1,120
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,898 students have applied and 2,207 students have allowed to admit to Minnesota State University Moorhead (Acceptance rate: 56.62%). MSUM's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 28.64 % where 632 students have finally enrolled out of 2,207 admitted students.
MSUM acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Augsburg University and Concordia University-Saint Paul, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 80.63%).
MSUM enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 21.53%).
How to Apply to Minnesota State University Moorhead
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply MSUM. MSUM offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.mnstate.edu/Admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.mnstate.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.mnstate.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.mnstate.edu/cost-aid/net-price-calculator.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.mnstate.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://www.mnstate.edu/about/institutional-effectiveness/student-right-to-know/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.mnstate.edu/accessibility/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at MSUM and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead is 1,120 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Minnesota State University Moorhead is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,178). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | 1,120 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,178 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota | 1,138 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Minnesota State University Moorhead, 6 students submitted SAT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,120 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 550 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 560 | 570 | 610 |
| Total | 1,080 | 1,120 | 1,290 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Minnesota State University Moorhead, 457 students submitted ACT scores (72% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 24 |
MSUM Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Minnesota State University Moorhead. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |