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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.mnsu.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Minnesota State University
Minnesota State University is a public university located in the United States. It is known for its comprehensive academic programs and research opportunities. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees across various disciplines.
Key Facts
🏆 QS World Rank#5
Last full enrichment: 8 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
US News & World Report #10 · 2026Forbes #11 · 2026US News & World Report #10 · 2025US News & World Report #52 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
Minnesota State University offers a vibrant urban campus life with a strong emphasis on academic rigor and diversity, set within a 200-acre campus.
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
10/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
87% placement rate
Graduates have a high placement rate of 87%, with top fields including communication, media, life sciences, and law.
Popular fields
communicationmedialife-scienceslaw
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Moorhead, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
The university serves a diverse student population of 25,000 in Moorhead, providing a rich campus life experience.
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
With an acceptance rate of 45.5%, the best time to apply is between December and March for the Fall semester, with rolling admissions varying by school.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school