Minnesota State University Moorhead Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is MSUM to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. MSUM's acceptance rate is 58.76% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 3,751 students applied and 2,204 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into MSUM is not low.

To apply to MSUM, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, MSUM's acceptance rate is 58.76% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.31%. 1,606 men and 2,117 women applied to MSUM and 845 men and 1,346 women students were accepted.

Among them, 235 men and 362 women were enrolled in MSUM. You can explore the MSUM's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at MSUM
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants3,7511,6062,11700
Admitted2,2048451,34600
Enrolled60223536200
Acceptance Rate 58.76%52.62%63.58%--
Yield 27.31%27.81%26.89%--

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Minnesota State University Moorhead 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 309 students (51% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at MSUM.

The median ACT composite score is 21, with a 75th percentile score of 25 and a 25th percentile score of 18 at MSUM. The median ACT Math score is 21 and the median ACT English score is 20.

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at MSUM
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total---
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing---
SAT Math---
ACT Composite182125
ACT Math172125
ACT English152024

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 602 first-year students enrolled in MSUM. The proportion of full-time students is 98.67% and part-time students is 1.33%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.04% and women students is 60.13%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at MSUM.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at MSUM
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total60223536200
Full-time59423135800
Part-time84400

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at MSUM. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Minnesota State University Moorhead.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

MSUM Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to MSUM:

  • Open Admission Policy: No
  • Undergraduate Application Fees: -
  • Graduate Application Fees: -
  • Admission Information: https://www.mnstate.edu/Admissions/
  • Online Application: https://www.mnstate.edu/apply/
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Course for High School Students: Not Offered
  • Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
  • Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

MSUM Admission Frequently Asked Questions

MSUM is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 58.76%.
MSUM recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average ACT score required for admission to MSUM is 21. A higher ACT score will strengthen your application.
MSUM recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.
MSUM does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
MSUM does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, MSUM requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, MSUM requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

The institutional SAT code for MSUM is 6678.

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