Minnesota State University Moorhead

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,096

6.08% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$17,254

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.778%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

71.7%

6,286 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

10,176

65.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

56.6%

810 Graduates

About

Minnesota State University Moorhead is a higher education institution located in Clay County, MN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Minnesota State University Moorhead were Elementary Education & Teaching (66 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (65 degrees), and Registered Nursing (59 degrees).

In 2021, 1,489 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Minnesota State University Moorhead. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,176 degrees), 19 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 $8,096, which is $−15,088 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Minnesota State University Moorhead is $8,096, which is $−15,088 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,254.

In 2021, 70% of undergraduate students attending Minnesota State University Moorhead received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,096

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Minnesota State University Moorhead was $8,096. The cost of tuition at Minnesota State University Moorhead is $−15,088 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$17,254

2021 Value

0.404%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Minnesota State University Moorhead had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,254. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Minnesota State University Moorhead grew by 0.404%.

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

$9,642

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Minnesota State University Moorhead was of $9,642 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.858% between 2020 and 2021.

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

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Minnesota State University Moorhead received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 15.7% with respect to 2020, when 83% 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.

0.778%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Minnesota State University Moorhead was 0.778%, which represents 12 out of the 1542 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 6,286 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 14.8% annual growth. Out of those 6,286 applicants, 4,508 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.7% acceptance rate.

There were 10,176 students enrolled at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2021. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Minnesota State University Moorhead has an overall enrollment yield of 27.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,508

Accepted Out of 6,286

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Minnesota State University Moorhead was 71.7% (4,508 admissions from 6,286 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 66.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 14.8%, while admissions declined by −7.47%..

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 (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Minnesota State University Moorhead had a total enrollment of 10,176 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Minnesota State University Moorhead is 6,680 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,496. This means that 65.6% 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 82.1% White, 4.6% Black or African American, 3.6% Two or More Races, 3.36% Hispanic or Latino, 1.61% Asian, 0.59% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.059% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Minnesota State University Moorhead in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.7%), followed by White Male (29.4%) and Black or African American Female (2.39%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (67%), followed by White Male (19.4%) and Two or More Races Female (2.91%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,176 students. The full-time enrollment at Minnesota State University Moorhead is 6,680 and the part-time enrollment is 3,496. This means that 65.6% of students enrolled at Minnesota State University Moorhead are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

69%

2021 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
8,354 enrolled students
Black or African American
468 enrolled students
Two or More Races
366 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Minnesota State University Moorhead is 82.1% White, 4.6% Black or African American, 3.6% Two or More Races, 3.36% Hispanic or Latino, 1.61% Asian, 0.59% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.059% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 110 students (1.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 399 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 (1,176 degrees awarded). There were 19 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 Elementary Education & Teaching (66 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (65 degrees) and Registered Nursing (59 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (401 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (57 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 (1,693,194 people), Secondary school teachers (449,408 people), Education administrators (274,706 people), Other managers (185,579 people), and Special education teachers (178,071 people).

The most specialized majors at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2021 are Communication Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Education (401 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (57 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (66 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Minnesota State University Moorhead are Communication Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Education (401 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (57 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (66 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,886,105 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (358,353 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (237,669 people), Individual & family services (153,950 people), and Outpatient care centers (128,055 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 (2021)

Elementary Education & Teaching
66 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
65 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
59 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Minnesota State University Moorhead was Elementary Education & Teaching with 66 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

545

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

944

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 545 degrees were awarded to men at Minnesota State University Moorhead, which is 0.577 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (944).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Minnesota State University Moorhead in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.13 times more than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Minnesota State University Moorhead in Registered Nursing, which is 14.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 34% 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, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Minnesota State University Moorhead is Male and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 3.46% of graduates (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,176 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
62 degrees awarded
Black or African American
60 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Minnesota State University Moorhead is white (1,176 degrees awarded). There were 19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (62 degrees).

0.604% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
778 degrees awarded
White Male
398 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Minnesota State University Moorhead is white female (778 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (398 degrees).

Operations

Minnesota State University Moorhead has an endowment valued at nearly $36.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.08M (2.99%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Minnesota State University Moorhead had a total salary expenditure of 97.3M. Minnesota State University Moorhead employs 192 Professors, 104 Assistant professors and 78 Associate professors. Most academics at Minnesota State University Moorhead are Male Professor (118), Female Professor (74), and Female Assistant professor (58).

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 150 employees, Service, with 90 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 74 employees.

Endowment

$36.1M

2021 Endowment

21.1%

growth from 2020

Minnesota State University Moorhead has an endowment valued at about $36.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Minnesota State University Moorhead grew 21.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.4M 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

$45.1M

2021 Salaries

6.48%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Minnesota State University Moorhead paid a median of $45.1M in salaries, which represents 46.3% of their overall expenditure ($97.3M) and a 6.48% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$32.1M

Instructional Salaries

380

Number of Employees

In 2021, Minnesota State University Moorhead paid a total of $32.1M to 380 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $21.9M (62.5%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

192 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

150 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Minnesota State University Moorhead were Professor with 192 employees, Assistant professor with 104 employees, and Associate professor with 78 employees.

In 2021, 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 150 employees, Service with 90 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 74 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Minnesota State University Moorhead was Male Professor with 118 employees, Female Professor with 74 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 58 employees.

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