ROTC at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN · public
Yes, through cross-town: Minnesota State University Moorhead students join Army and Air Force ROTC at North Dakota State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Minnesota State University Moorhead students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 2.7 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.
Army ROTCCross-town · 2.7 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at North Dakota State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Minnesota State University Moorhead in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.5 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $11,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,000 |
| Average net price | $18,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Minnesota State University Moorhead has 12,000 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Minnesota State University Moorhead: FAQ
Does Minnesota State University Moorhead have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Minnesota State University Moorhead students join Army and Air Force ROTC at North Dakota State University.
Which ROTC branches can Minnesota State University Moorhead students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at North Dakota State University, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at North Dakota State University, 3 mi).
Is ROTC at Minnesota State University Moorhead on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Minnesota State University Moorhead and train with the unit at North Dakota State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Minnesota State University Moorhead. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
mnstate.edu
- Admissions
mnstate.edu
- Apply
mnstate.edu
- Financial aid
mnstate.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Moorhead, MN 56563
IPEDS UNITID: 174358
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