Minnesota State University Moorhead

City/Population: Moorhead area / 126,769

Tuition and fees (2009-2010): $6,186

FAFSA code: 002367

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 8,874
Full-time students: 79.1%
Part-time students: 20.9%
Percent female: 58.8%
Percent male: 41.2%
Percent students of color: 6.2%

Degrees offered: Associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, specialist degrees, certificates, graduate certificates, doctorate degree

Largest programs: Elementary education, business administration, mass communications, biosciences, art

Unique programs: Athletic training, biotechnology, community health, construction management, East Asian studies, exercise science, film studies, geosciences, gerontology, graphic communications, health services administration, international studies, music composition, music industry, operations management, paralegal, speech/language/ hearing science

Special options:

• Program minors: Astronomy, coaching, language and literacy, religious studies, Spanish, theater dance, women's studies
• Emphases & options: Archaeology, computer music, digital design and production, film and video music, graphic design, health and medical sciences, integrated advertising and public relations, online journalism, specific special education disabilities
• Preprofessional programs: Agriculture, architecture, chiropractic, dentistry, engineering, forestry, medicine, mortuary science, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician's assistant, respiratory care, veterinary science, wildlife management

Intercollegiate sports: Men's basketball, cross country, football, track, wrestling; women's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track, volleyball

Student activities: More than 125 organizations, academic, culture and language clubs, honor societies, musical groups, political and service clubs, intramural sports and recreation, Greek life, student government, newspaper, radio station and "Campus News" television program

Housing: Six residence halls and an on-campus apartment complex offer numerous living options, including an honors floor and four Learning Communities. Rental housing is available near campus.

Highlights

• Fargo-Moorhead, located 3.5 hours northwest of the Twin Cities, is home to more than 25,000 college students.
• Campus tours: 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday when classes are in session.
• Tri-College University allows students to take courses at North Dakota State University and Concordia College at the Minnesota State University Moorhead tuition rate.
• Off-site programs are available at Minnesota State Community and Technical College at Fergus Falls, North Hennepin Community College, Century College, Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Hennepin Technical College.
• Eight faculty members named as Minnesota Professor the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the past 20 years, more than any other university in Minnesota
• Average class size of 24 ensures personalized and engaged learning.
• Average aid package: $8,991
• Students conduct research and creative projects with faculty and present at regional and national conferences.
• High-speed wireless Internet access is available throughout most of the campus.
• Offers 69 majors with 95 emphases, 16 preprofessional programs, 31 areas of teacher licensure preparation and six undergraduate certificates.
• Professors teach 99 percent of the classes and are also advisors and mentors.
• Dragon Core is the university's signature curriculum for lifelong learning.
• Interconnected, smoke-free campus with easy access to parking and transportation.

Last updated: 09/09