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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 can be found in Moorhead, Minnesota (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at Minnesota State Moorhead.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Minnesota State Moorhead are in media, art studies, real estate and construction management, and education and teaching.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 420 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Minnesota State Moorhead centered around 400 to 540, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way Minnesota State Moorhead works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 7,652 students were enrolled in the school.
Minnesota State Moorhead offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
1104 7th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56563
General Phone: (218) 477-4000
Admissions Phone: (218) 477-2161
Financial Aid Phone: (218) 477-2251
http://www.mnstate.edu
Minnesota State Moorhead awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 351 | elementary school teaching, special ed, social studies teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, middle school teaching, English teaching, physical education teaching, curriculum and instruction, ... |
| Business And Management | 228 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, international business, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 198 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, English, sociology, speech and rhetoric, anthropology, political science, creative writing, ... |
| Media | 109 | mass communication |
| Science | 63 | biology, chemistry, physics, geological and earth sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 53 | social work, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 52 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 46 | psychology, school psychology, community health services |
| Art Studies | 41 | art studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 41 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 36 | construction management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 34 | commercial art, film studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 31 | nurse practitioner, various nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 30 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Engineering Technician | 29 | industrial tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 27 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Law | 26 | legal assistant, legal professions |
| Music | 16 | music, music management, music performance |
| Medical Adminstration | 14 | health care administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Medicine | 5 | gerontology |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Minnesota State Moorhead in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,283 | 64 |
| Master's degree | 85 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 50 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 20 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 5 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Minnesota State Moorhead had a total enrollment of 7,652 students (6,840 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 60% |
| North Dakota | 27% |
| South Dakota | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 59 % |
Minnesota State Moorhead offers campus housing for 1,739 of its 6,840 (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 | 2,987 | 2,460 | 82% | 1,249 | 51% |
| Men | 1,292 | 984 | 76% | 512 | 52% |
| Women | 1,695 | 1,476 | 87% | 737 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 540 |
| 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 | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (218) 477-2161
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,226 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,226 |
| Room and board | $ 4,922 |
| Room charge | $ 3,044 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,930 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,452 |
Financial Aid:
Minnesota State Moorhead participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 236700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (218) 477-2251
Minnesota State Moorhead has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 79 | $72,690 | 19 | $72,318 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $56,714 | 35 | $55,788 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 44 | $48,498 | 42 | $50,412 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $36,698 | 18 | $37,694 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 160 | $61,467 | 114 | $53,706 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Track | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 66 | 50 | 116 |
| Football | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| Track | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 31 | 31 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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
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
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 Professions and Studies, Other
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
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
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
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
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
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 students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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