Affordable, mid-sized, 4-year public university with a private college appeal!
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, Minnesota
5,547
Students on Campus
Moorhead
Location
267,793
Metro Population
5,547
Students on Campus
Moorhead
Location
267,793
Metro Population
About This Campus
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s campus spans 119 acres in the heart of Moorhead, MN, on the western edge of the state. Moorhead combines a strong liberal arts foundation with a spirit of innovation. Classes are taught by professors—not teaching assistants—and many faculty members are leaders in their fields of research.
Distinctive academic programs include Commercial Music; Audio Production & Entertainment Management; Film Studies; Geosciences; Medical Physics; Operations Management; Project Management; Speech, Language, and Hearing Science; and Sustainability.
Special campus facilities include:
Planetarium
Oceanarium
Pollinator garden
3-story rock climbing wall
Esports lab
Small classes make personalized experience (17:1 student-to-faculty ratio).
74 majors, 57 emphases and options, 12 pre-professional studies programs, 25 areas of teacher licensure
Helpful Information
Course registration is generally smooth, though some specialized classes may have limited availability. Moorhead is a safe, affordable city with convenient public transportation through MATBUS (free to students), and most essentials are within a short distance. Winters are cold and snowy, so bring warm clothing and embrace seasonal activities! Overall, Moorhead provides an inclusive environment with plenty of opportunities for involvement, cultural exchange, and academic success.
Location Information
Moorhead is the largest city in northwest Minnesota and sits adjacent to Fargo, North Dakota. Together, the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area has a population of over 267,000, offering the charm of a small town with the amenities of a larger community. Sports fans can enjoy the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, a semi-professional baseball team, and the Fargo Force, a USHL hockey team. For cultural experiences, Moorhead is home to the Hjemkomst Center, a unique attraction featuring the Hjemkomst Viking Ship and a replica of the Hopperstad Stave Church.
Academics
REGISTRATION:
- Course Catalog
- Schedule of Classes
- Majors and Minors Website
- Registration Timing: After Campus Students
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/16/2026
Spring Start Date: 01/11/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/06/2027
CLOSED PROGRAMS:
Nursing
OTHER ACADEMIC INFORMATION:
Courses restricted to students admitted to specific programs are NOT open to NSE students.
OPTIONS:
Honors Access: Yes
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
Limited
Closed
- AREA ETHNIC CULTURAL GENDER AND GROUP STUDIES
- BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
- BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MARKETING AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
- COMMUNICATION JOURNALISM AND RELATED PROGRAMS
- COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
- EDUCATION
- ENGINEERING
- ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
- HISTORY
- HOMELAND SECURITY LAW ENFORCEMENT FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
- LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
- MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
- PHYSICAL SCIENCES
- PSYCHOLOGY
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
- SOCIAL SCIENCES
- VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
- General Eligibility Requirements
- 2.5 - GPA Required
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
- Full Year Exchange: Accepted
- Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)? Will accept on Home or Away
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
Tuition/Finance
Figures per Semester are current as of 07/16/2026
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Available
Estimated cost:
Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $4684
Per Term Mandatory Fees - $845
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
- Home Payment: 18
- Host Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
International Student Fee
$230
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
NSE Program Fee
$100
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$0
Term
Away & Home
Optional
IMPORTANT NOTES:
The international student fee is for students on an F or J visa only.
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Room/Meals
Figures per Semester are current as of 07/16/2026
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available? Yes
- Is on-campus living required? Yes
- Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
- Average Room Cost (per term): $3600
- On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:
All residence hall rooms come with the essentials—desk, chair, closet or wardrobe, dresser, twin XL bed (or full bed for upper-class singles in Nelson) and free basic cable tv and wireless internet. From there, you can make your room feel like home! All residence halls include study, community and floor lounges, kitchenettes, vending machines and laundry rooms. So, do your laundry for free on campus, just provide your own detergent.
NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NSE students are required to live on-campus.
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
- Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
- Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2023
- Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:
On-campus dining is provided by Sodexo. There are several meal plans to choose from, all of which come with Dragon Dollars; unlimited plans also come with guest passes.
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Chance of Acceptance
Direct Placement for Spring 2027
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Limited
Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
Open
Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.
Priority Placements for Academic Year 27/28
If this is your top choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Open
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
Away Tuition Payment Plan
Open
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
If this is your alternate choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Excellent
This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
Open
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!