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Minnesota State University Moorhead Women's Basketball

Welcome to the Minnesota State University Moorhead women's basketball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference from Moorhead, Minnesota. Led by head coach Karla Nelson, Minnesota State University Moorhead pairs a 59% acceptance rate with a 57% graduation rate and a $18,221 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
14
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,828
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
59%
State
Minnesota
City
Moorhead
Address
1104 Seventh Avenue South

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 47% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
DJ Davis
Women's Basketball Graduate Assistant Coach
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Allison Swenson
Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach
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Karla Nelson
Head Women's Basketball Coach
(218) 477-2421·View profile
B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 87% of D2 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
75%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
57%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$45,873
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$50,527
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 35% of D2 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$8,838
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$8,838
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$10,993
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$18,221
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$20
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 84% of D2 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$684,313
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$151,887
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (800) 593-7246

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