Minnesota State University Moorhead Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Moorhead, MN · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 59% for fall 2024
  • ACT, middle 50%: 18–25 composite
  • Average net price: $18,231 a year (2022–23)
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Minnesota State University Moorhead GPA requirements

Minnesota State University Moorhead requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Minnesota State University Moorhead hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Minnesota State University Moorhead acceptance rate

Minnesota State University Moorhead admitted 2,204 of 3,751 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 59%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public 4-year university in Moorhead, Minnesota, with 3,375 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Minnesota State University Moorhead in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
ACT Composite182125
ACT English152024
ACT Math172125
51% submitted ACT scores, as Minnesota State University Moorhead reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Minnesota State University Moorhead looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Minnesota State University Moorhead's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Minnesota State University Moorhead awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,231 a year at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How selective is Minnesota State University Moorhead?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Minnesota State University Moorhead admitted 59% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do I have a chance at Minnesota State University Moorhead with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Minnesota State University Moorhead admitted 59% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What ACT scores do Minnesota State University Moorhead students have?

The middle 50% of Minnesota State University Moorhead's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 18–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What GPA do you need to get into Minnesota State University Moorhead?

Minnesota State University Moorhead requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is Minnesota State University Moorhead's acceptance rate?

Minnesota State University Moorhead's acceptance rate was 59% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,204 of 3,751 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

How important is GPA for getting into Minnesota State University Moorhead?

A lot: Minnesota State University Moorhead requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Minnesota State University Moorhead require the SAT or ACT?

Check Minnesota State University Moorhead's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Minnesota State University Moorhead was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 51% sent ACT scores.

Does it matter at Minnesota State University Moorhead if a parent went there?

No. Minnesota State University Moorhead doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Minnesota State University Moorhead?

Yes. Minnesota State University Moorhead awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Minnesota State University Moorhead?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,231 a year at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Minnesota State University Moorhead's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Minnesota State University MoorheadU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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