Cost & Aid
We don’t usually boast, but Minnesota State Moorhead is one of the lowest priced residential universities in Minnesota.
We are committed to delivering an affordable, high-quality education, beginning with banded undergraduate tuition: take up to 18 credits per semester for the price of 12.
Get more for your money!
Average Cost Per Credit for Undergraduate Tuition
Average Cost Per Credit for Graduate Tuition
We know you and your family are concerned about the cost of a college education.
Rest assured, as a public university, Moorhead strives to provide a college degree that is affordable and accessible for all students. Plus, our money-finding experts will help you navigate through an array of financial aid programs, including scholarships, grants, loans and student employment. We strongly encourage you to explore all available aid options.
Let us walk you through the financial aid process.
Discover Your Tuition Free Pathway
Our promise to you: Full coverage of tuition and fees for Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota students with a family income under $80,000.
Moorhead Scholars Program
A Free-Tuition Guarantee for Moorhead High School’s Best and Brightest
Beginning Fall 2025, the Moorhead Scholars program covers out-of-pocket tuition costs for eligible Moorhead High School graduates at MSU Moorhead.