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1104 7th Avenue South
Moorhead, MN 56563
United States

Bachelor's Degree
Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
The following information should help you understand the cost of attending college. Keep in mind that most students receive a financial aid package (grants and scholarships) which lowers their out-of-pocket cost. This is reflected on the net price information, if available.
Living On-Campus
24,418
Living Off-Campus
24,418
Living with Family
17,448
The amounts above pertain to first-time full-time undergraduate students and include tuition and fees, housing and meals, transportation, and personal expenses. Use these estimated amounts as a reference for building your annual budget for attending this institution.
Average Net Price $17,254 / year

This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.

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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000: $13,093
$30,001-$48,000: $12,716
$48,001-$75,000: $15,542
$75,001-$110,000: $19,171
Over $110,000: $21,103

This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.

Student/Faculty Ratio
19:1
Size of Student Body
5,087
Average Class Size
23
Graduate Students Enrolled
1,062
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Breakdown by Race
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1%
Black or African American: 5%
Hispanic: 4%
Asian: 2%
White: 80%
Two or more races: 4%
International Students: 4%
Unknown: 1%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger: 28%
20 to 24: 54%
25 to 34: 13%
35 to 44: 5%
45 and Older: 2%
Breakdown by Gender
Men: 38%
Women: 62%
New entering students who are transfers
34%

Graduation Rate for Four-Year Programs
57%
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Completers within 6 years by race
White: 61%
Completers within 6 years by gender
Men: 44%
Women: 64%
Retention Rate
76%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time: 69%
Part-time: 43%
Suburban
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$4,360

The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.

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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid: $3,297
Institutional grant aid: $1,990
Federal grant aid: $2,139
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000: $9,850
$30,001-$48,000: $8,331
$48,001-$75,000: $6,716
$75,001-$110,000: $2,506
Over $110,000: $1,461
School Scholarships
Yes
Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) School Code:
002367
Financial Aid Contact

This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.

Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
  • Bachelor's Degree: $24,000
  • Graduate Certificate: $41,180
  • Master's Degree: $30,749
Percent of Graduates With Loans
  • Associate's Degree: 70%
  • Undergraduate Certificate: 57%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 72%
  • Graduate Certificate: 71%
  • Master's Degree: 71%
  • Doctorate: 50%

  • System applications (online)
  • System applications (paper)
  • School applications (online)
  • School applications (paper)
  • ACT/SAT may be submitted for admission, but is not required.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Transcripts
  • Accepts dual credits
  • Accepts exam-based credits
  • Institution awards credits for military training
Application Timelines

Rolling Admissions Deadline

Preferred Fall, August 1st; Spring, December 1st; Summer, May 1st

Financial Aid Application Deadline

February 1st of every year

Admissions Contact
The data displayed below comes from the Graduate Employment Outcomes tool and only reports on graduates employed in Minnesota. This section shows employment data for graduate class of 2017, including percent of graduates with full-time employment in the 3rd year after college graduation and the median annual wages by award level, according to the Minnesota unemployment insurance records. Data does not include federal employees, self-employed (e.g. professional freelancers, artists, developers, designers, business owners), military, or individuals who moved out of state for a job. The list below may be incomplete and limited to some majors. Additionally, data has been suppressed when it refers to 10 or less students.Jump to:
Bachelor's Degree
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations 64% $51,921
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 65% $57,515
Communication, journalism, and related programs 33% $47,345
Computer and information sciences and support services 69% $63,467
Criminal Justice and Corrections 69% $45,069
Education 18% $46,334
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 45% $71,400
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services 69% $45,069
Human Services, General 45% $45,218
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 48% $81,839
Social Work 45% $45,218
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 18% $44,319
Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Education 30% $58,749
Educational Administration and Supervision 47% $87,315
Health professions and related programs 50% $76,183
This profile features institution-wide data. Be aware that some categories may not be showing and that data is suppressed when reporting is for 10 or less students. Most data and terminology is sourced from IPEDS. To learn more about each section, please refer to Data Sources.