More selective than 77% of Minnesota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 64% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Minnesota State University Moorhead over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Minnesota State University Moorhead SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Minnesota State University Moorhead is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 18 | 25 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Minnesota State University Moorhead admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 59% | — | — | 18–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 53% | — | — | 19–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Minnesota State University Moorhead compared with other Minnesota colleges?
Minnesota State University Moorhead has the 9th-lowest acceptance rate of 36 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | 39% | — | — |
| 6 | St Olaf College | 48% | 84% | $23,874 |
| 7 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | 48% | 51% | $29,926 |
| 8 | Bemidji State University | 56% | 48% | $15,261 |
| 9 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | 59% | 57% | $17,997 |
| 10 | Gustavus Adolphus College | 61% | 77% | $22,900 |
| 11 | Southwest Minnesota State University | 62% | 45% | $15,291 |
| 12 | Concordia College at Moorhead | 63% | 61% | $24,902 |
| 13 | University of Minnesota-Rochester | 71% | 57% | $13,744 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Minnesota colleges →
Who enrolls at Minnesota State University Moorhead
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Minnesota State University Moorhead admissions questions
What is the Minnesota State University Moorhead acceptance rate?
Minnesota State University Moorhead accepts 59% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,449 of 4,654 applicants were admitted.
Does Minnesota State University Moorhead require the SAT or ACT?
Minnesota State University Moorhead considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 64% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Minnesota State University Moorhead?
25% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (606 of 2,449).
Is Minnesota State University Moorhead getting harder to get into?
Minnesota State University Moorhead accepted 59% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 53% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Minnesota State University Moorhead overview