Minnesota State University Moorhead
Minnesota State University is a public, master's level university. MSUM is a caring community promising all students the opportunity to discover their passions, the rigor to develop intellectually and the versatility to shape a changing world.
Minnesota State University Moorhead is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, serving 7,500 full and part-time students. MSU Moorhead offers 69 undergraduate majors with 95 emphases and options, 16 pre-professional studies programs, and 15 graduate degrees programs. Included in our majors are 31 areas of teacher licensure preparation. Tri-College University allows MSUM students to take courses at neighboring North Dakota State University and Concordia College at our low tuition rate. Newer campus facilities include a wellness center, science building, and center for business; arts complex; planetarium; and a 200-acre off-campus regional science center.
The Dragons Community
The Moorhead, MN and Fargo, ND community is a regional center for cultural and sporting events, shopping, and outdoor activities. Minnesota lakes country is nearby. The metropolitan area has a population of 174,000.
MSU Moorhead offers many opportunities to enrich student life/experiences and provide support for academic endeavors. These include Comstock Student Union, a Wellness Center, 100+ student organizations, Student Senate. cultural events such as the Unity Conference, Woodlands & High Plains Powwow, Black History Month, & Celebration of Nations. Both NCAA Division II athletics plus intramural athletics are offered. Opportunities for music performance (choir, orchestra, ensembles) & theatre activities (Straw Hat Players). Academically, MSUM offers a Peer Advisor program whereby upper-level students assist freshmen. The Write Site offers tutors for writing assignments. The Supplemental Instruction Program provides assistance to students in challenging math, science, and accounting courses. First Year Experience program & Living Learning Communities help with the transition to college life. A new Science Laboratory Building, Regional Science Center, & Planetarium are geared to science enthusiasts.
