Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 52.6% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | —–— |
| Middle-50% ACT | 19–24 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $17,816 |
| Grad rate | 55% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,527 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
- •Personal profile: Name, address, demographics, citizenship.
- •Family: Parent/guardian education and occupation (used for first-gen context).
- •Education: Current school, GPA/rank if reported, courses & grades, planned senior courses.
- •Testing: SAT/ACT scores (self-reported); many schools are test-optional or test-blind — check per school.
- •Activities: Up to 10 activities with role, hours/week, weeks/year.
- •Personal essay: One 250–650 word essay from the Common App prompts.
- •Recommendations: Counselor recommendation + typically 1–2 teacher recommendations.
- •School supplements: Per-school essays and questions (the 'Why us', short-answer, etc.).
Supplemental essays
- The U of M has 8 freshman-admitting colleges and more than 150 majors. Please share a few words about what you’d like to study in college, career paths that interest you, or your favorite subjects in school. (150 words)· ~150 words
- Why have you chosen to pursue a nursing career? Explain how your experiences shaped your decision. (250 words)· ~250 words
- How have your studies and activities prepared you for a career in nursing? (250 words)· ~250 words
- Provide a brief reflection about why you feel the University of Minnesota School of Nursing will be the best fit with your degree and career plans. (250 words)· ~250 words
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).