Minnesota State University Moorhead Acceptance Rate
Moorhead, Minnesota · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,654
- Admitted
- 2,449
- Yield
- 24.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Minnesota State University Moorhead's acceptance rate has fallen from 84.2% in 2014–15 to 52.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,992 to 4,654 (+56%) over that period.
Its 52.6% rate makes Minnesota State University Moorhead more selective than about 82% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 82%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (59.2% for women vs 46.4% for men, a 12.8-point gap). Minnesota State University Moorhead has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 24.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,992 | 2,519 | 84.2% | 894 |
| 2015–16 | 2,559 | 1,978 | 77.3% | 729 |
| 2016–17 | 4,261 | 2,540 | 59.6% | 868 |
| 2017–18 | 4,400 | 2,657 | 60.4% | 844 |
| 2018–19 | 4,204 | 2,533 | 60.3% | 795 |
| 2019–20 | 3,963 | 2,591 | 65.4% | 788 |
| 2020–21 | 3,688 | 2,436 | 66.1% | 732 |
| 2021–22 | 3,143 | 2,254 | 71.7% | 613 |
| 2022–23 | 3,898 | 2,207 | 56.6% | 632 |
| 2023–24 | 4,654 | 2,449 | 52.6% | 606 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,353 | 1,393 | 59.2% |
| Men | 2,248 | 1,043 | 46.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19–24 | 64% |
How Minnesota State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Minnesota State University Moorhead's acceptance rate?
Minnesota State University Moorhead's acceptance rate is 52.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,449 admitted of 4,654 applicants).
Is Minnesota State University Moorhead test optional?
Minnesota State University Moorhead is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Minnesota State University Moorhead?
Minnesota State University Moorhead received 4,654 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,449.
Is Minnesota State University Moorhead getting harder to get into?
Minnesota State University Moorhead has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 84.2% in 2014–15 to 52.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.mnstate.edu/.