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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 7,400 full and part-time students. MSU Moorhead offers 69 undergraduate majors with 92 emphases and options, 16 pre-professional studies programs, and 15 graduate degrees programs. Included in our majors are 32 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.
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. 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.
| Total Students | 7,497 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Undergraduate Students | 7,012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Women | 4,002 | 57% |
| Men | 3,010 | 43% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 92 | 1% |
| Asian | 85 | 1% |
| African American / Black | 195 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 13 | <1% |
| White | 5,825 | 83% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | <1% |
| International | 388 | 6% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 332 | 5% |
| Where do MSUM undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 59% |
| Other US States & Territories | 35% |
| Other Countries | 6% |
| Residency Unknown | <1% |
| How old are MSUM undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 22 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 18% |
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT | SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 - 24 | |
| Math | 18 - 24 | 500 - 610 |
| English | 18 - 24 | |
| Critical Reading | 440 - 570 |
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top of graduating class Data Not Available | ||
| Average High School GPA Data Not Available | ||
The cost to attend Minnesota State University Moorhead varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 19 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 74% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 95% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 294 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 44% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 6% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 63% |
79% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
76% of all undergraduates live on campus
MSUM Campus Security provides a safe environment with 24-7 foot/vehicle patrols, 24-hour walking escort service, investigating reported incidents, and responding to medical assistance, emergency calls and fire alarms. Emergency blue-light phones are strategically placed on campus. Timely warnings are emailed to students/staff, and students can sign up to be notified by text message in the event of an emergency. Safety tips are found on the Campus Security website (see "more" button above).
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
| Degrees awarded at Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2009-10 | |
|---|---|
| Associate's | 29 |
| Bachelor's | 1,257 |
| Master's | 88 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Total | 1,378 |
| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2009-10 | |
|---|---|
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | 7% |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5% |
| Social Work | 5% |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 5% |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5% |
| Links to degree programs at Minnesota State University Moorhead |
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Associate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral |
First-time students in Fall 2009 that returned for their second year: 67%
The primary purpose of Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) is to educate our students. The true measure of our institution is how well our students learn the knowledge and skills we have determined are critical to their success as individuals, professionals, and citizens. The process of assessing student learning, then, is a vital part of understanding how well we are accomplishing our goals. Assessment of student learning at MSUM has two major components: (1) The first focuses on student learning outcomes as stipulated in the expectations of degree-granting programs. These student learning outcomes are also specified in the MSUM Bulletin. If appropriate, non-degree programs may also specify student learning outcomes and assess those outcomes. (2) The second component is assessment of student learning in the Dragon Core by the Dragon Core Assessment Committee. Dragon Core student learning outcomes are specified in the Dragon Core Competency Areas.
This university is in the process of collecting and analyzing learning outcomes test results.