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Minnesota State University – Moorhead is a public, 4-year university set on nearly 140 acres of land in Moorhead, Minnesota. The college was established in 1887 and has more than 7,000 registered students. MSMU has over 300 full-time faculty.
The radio station of the university is KMSC. MSMU offers over 120 student organizations. It provides more than 135 majors in various areas of study.
The university's sports teams are known as the Dragons, and their colors are white and red. The athletics teams of MSMU participate in various sports. Bradley Joseph, an American composer; Nikita S. Koloff, a former professional wrestler; Lawrence Harry, a retired sports announcer; Collin Clark Peterson, an American politician; and Neal Calvin Peterson, a musician, are among the renowned alumni of the university.
Minnesota State Moorhead is in Moorhead, MN. Moorhead is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Minnesota State Moorhead issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Minnesota State Moorhead include media, art studies, and real estate and construction management.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Minnesota State Moorhead scored at least 580 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 450 to 530 in 2007.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 7,494 students study at Minnesota State Moorhead (in 2007).
Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Minnesota State University Moorhead
1104 7th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56563
General Phone: (218) 477-4000
http://www.mnstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 319 | elementary school teaching, special ed, kindergarten/preschool teaching, social studies teaching, physical education teaching, educational administration, English teaching, school counseling, ... |
| Business And Management | 239 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, operations management, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 231 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, English, anthropology, sociology, history, Spanish language, political science, ... |
| Media | 98 | mass communication, publishing |
| Science | 75 | biology, chemistry, geological and earth sciences, physics |
| Family And Social Work | 72 | social work, public administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 63 | psychology, school psychology, community health services |
| Art Studies | 51 | art studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Support And Technology | 42 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 38 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 37 | commercial art, film studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 35 | exercise science, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 29 | construction management |
| Law | 21 | legal assistant, legal studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Music | 14 | music management, music, music performance |
| Medical Administration | 12 | health care administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | industrial tech |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 5 | gerontology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Minnesota State Moorhead in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,313 | 68 |
| Master's degree | 81 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 45 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 17 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 2 |
In 2007, Minnesota State Moorhead had a total enrollment of 7,494 students (6,615 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 62% |
| North Dakota | 25% |
| South Dakota | 4% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
Minnesota State Moorhead offers campus housing for 1,828 of its 6,615 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Moorhead, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,842 | 2,324 | 82% | 1,231 | 53% |
| Men | 1,168 | 892 | 76% | 491 | 55% |
| Women | 1,674 | 1,432 | 86% | 740 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 405 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 3% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,948 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,948 |
| Room and board | $ 5,690 |
| Room charge | $ 3,508 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,182 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,462 |
Financial Aid:
Minnesota State Moorhead participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 236700)
Minnesota State Moorhead has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 111 | 72 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 35 | 30 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 33 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 76 | $76,917 | 31 | $69,426 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $58,167 | 34 | $60,288 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 37 | $51,972 | 46 | $51,175 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $38,347 | 24 | $38,016 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 158 | $64,732 | 135 | $55,322 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Track | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 93 | 72 | 165 |
| Football | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Track | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 48 | 63 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Publishing
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Cinema Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Minnesota State Moorhead Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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