Minnesota State University Moorhead
Admissions
Interested in attending Minnesota State University Moorhead?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Minnesota State University Moorhead, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Minnesota State University Moorhead?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Minnesota State Moorhead accepted 55% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 3,893 people applied and 2,207 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Minnesota State University Moorhead:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 28% ended up enrolling at Minnesota State University Moorhead, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Minnesota State University Moorhead by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Minnesota State Moorhead considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Minnesota State University Moorhead?
Grades
Students who recently attended Minnesota State University Moorhead as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.5. 14% of freshmen who attended Minnesota State Moorhead were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 37% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Minnesota State Moorhead is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Minnesota State University Moorhead. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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