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Minnesota State University Moorhead Computer Science Programs

Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public institution located in Moorhead, MN. A Suburban Area offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Minnesota State University Moorhead Rankings

MSU Moorhead or MSUM has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#18 of 22	State — Minnesota
Overall Quality	#45 of 66	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#369 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Minnesota State University Moorhead?

Contact details for MSU Moorhead or MSUM are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1104 Seventh Avenue South, Moorhead, MN 56563
Phone:	8005937246
Website:	www.mnstate.edu/
Admissions:	www.mnstate.edu/Admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.mnstate.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into MSU Moorhead or MSUM?

You can apply to MSU Moorhead or MSUM online at: https://www.mnstate.edu/apply/

MSU Moorhead or MSUM is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for MSU Moorhead or MSUM

This is what MSU Moorhead or MSUM considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into MSU Moorhead or MSUM?

MSU Moorhead or MSUM admits 59%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 27% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

51% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at MSU Moorhead or MSUM ranged between 18 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at MSU Moorhead or MSUM are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,606	845	53%
Women	2,117	1,346	64%

Can I Afford Minnesota State University Moorhead?

The average net price after aid at MSU Moorhead or MSUM is $17,816. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,838
In-State Fees	$1,590
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,838
Out-of-State Fees	$1,590
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,428
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$10,428

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 18% of students at MSU Moorhead or MSUM receive some form of financial aid (603 students).

Approximately 67% of students at MSU Moorhead or MSUM receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,740 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,761.

Student Loan Debt

48% of MSU Moorhead or MSUM undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,526 per year.

Minnesota State University Moorhead Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,445 students enrolled at MSU Moorhead or MSUM. MSU Moorhead or MSUM is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,120 undergraduate students at MSU Moorhead or MSUM, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Minnesota State University Moorhead undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	59
Black or African American	177
Hispanic	168
White	2,340
American Indian/Alaska Native	49
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	124
Non-Resident	146

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at MSU Moorhead or MSUM break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Minnesota	419
North Dakota	115
South Dakota	23
Iowa	4
Wisconsin	4

Additionally, approximately 4.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Minnesota State University Moorhead Graduate Student Diversity

997 of MSU Moorhead or MSUM’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at MSU Moorhead or MSUM, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Minnesota State University Moorhead graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	12
Black or African American	29
Hispanic	23
White	838
American Indian/Alaska Native	16
Two or More Races	26
Non-Resident	12

Online Learning at Minnesota State University Moorhead

MSU Moorhead or MSUM provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

2,098 undergraduate students at MSU Moorhead or MSUM took at least one online class — of those, 537 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 139 students took at least one online class and 635 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Minnesota State University Moorhead

These computer science programs are offered at MSU Moorhead or MSUM, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	19	—	—	19
Information Science/Studies	13	—	—	13
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	4	—	—	4

Academic Programs at Minnesota State University Moorhead

MSU Moorhead or MSUM offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

MSU Moorhead or MSUM maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.