MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY - MOORHEAD (MSU Moorhead)
- 1104 7th Ave S
- Moorhead, MN 56563
- OPEID College Code: 00236700
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- General Phone: (218) 477-4000
- President: Edna Mora Szymanski
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Other
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 7,510
- College Alias: MSU Moorhead, MSUM
- College Mascot: Dragons
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Minnesota State University - Moorhead - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.mnstate.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
Minnesota State University - Moorhead Campus Map
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.mnstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,194 | 1,706 | 2,900 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 899 (75%) | 1,342 (79%) | 2,241 (77%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 429 (48%) | 629 (47%) | 1,058 (47%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 27 | 3% |
| ACT ® Exam | 996 | 94% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 420 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: MSU Moorhead Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 65% | 45% | 31% | 33% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,537 | $2,388 | $1,879 | $1,135 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 47 | 42 | 47 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,242 | 2,066 | 2,053 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $6,598 | $6,144 | $5,948 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,598 | $6,144 | $5,948 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,598 | $6,144 | $5,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,242 | $5,936 | $5,690 |
| Other Expenses | $2,560 | $2,520 | $2,462 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,242 | $5,936 | $5,690 |
| Other Expenses | $2,560 | $2,520 | $2,462 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,560 | $2,520 | $2,462 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,200 | $15,400 | $14,900 |
| In-State | $16,200 | $15,400 | $14,900 |
| Out of State | $16,200 | $15,400 | $14,900 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,200 | $15,400 | $14,900 |
| In-State | $16,200 | $15,400 | $14,900 |
| Out of State | $16,200 | $15,400 | $14,900 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $9,958 | $9,464 | $9,210 |
| In-State | $9,958 | $9,464 | $9,210 |
| Out of State | $9,958 | $9,464 | $9,210 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,510 Undergraduate: 6,950 Graduate: 560
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,146 Female: 4,364
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,006 Female: 3,944
- Graduate Gender Male: 140 Female: 420
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,882 Part-Time: 1,628
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,773 Part-Time: 1,177
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 109 Part-Time: 451
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 399 | 5% |
| American Indian | 100 | 1% |
| Black | 178 | 2% |
| Asian | 110 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 1% |
| White | 6,314 | 84% |
| Unknown | 319 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 40 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,769 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,200 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,853 | 25% |
| Ages 25-29 | 762 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 312 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 199 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 239 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 118 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.1% |
| Age Unknown | 9 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 837 | 642 | 195 |
| Faculty Status | 433 | 278 | 155 |
| Tenured Faculty | 186 | 186 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 433 | 278 | 155 |
| Primarily Instruction | 433 | 278 | 155 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 22 | 22 | - |
| Other Professionals | 195 | 170 | 25 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 187 | 172 | 15 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 96 | 84 | 12 |
| Skilled Crafts | 14 | 14 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 55 | 54 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,799 (278) | $71,498 (156) | $60,790 (122) |
| Professor | $80,569 (109) | $83,302 (78) | $73,695 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $64,672 (70) | $64,227 (39) | $65,231 (31) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,259 (67) | $59,400 (29) | $57,388 (38) |
| Instructor | $42,430 (32) | $42,877 (10) | $42,226 (22) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,799 (278) | $71,498 (156) | $60,790 (122) |
| Professor | $80,569 (109) | $83,302 (78) | $73,695 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $64,672 (70) | $64,227 (39) | $65,231 (31) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,259 (67) | $59,400 (29) | $57,388 (38) |
| Instructor | $42,430 (32) | $42,877 (10) | $42,226 (22) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $453,580 | $237,780 | $215,800 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 52% | 48% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 466 | 263 | 203 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 360 | 204 | 156 |
| Basketball | 33 | 19 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 188 | 104 | 84 |
| Football | 103 | 103 | - |
| Golf | 7 | - | 7 |
| Soccer | 28 | - | 28 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving | 26 | - | 26 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Wrestling | 37 | 37 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $33,787 | $25,543 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $8,834 | $8,745 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 54 | 27 | 27 |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| All Track Combined | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Football | 14 | 14 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 13 | 13 | - |
| Golf | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 37% |
| Female | 48% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 42% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Black | 35% |
| Asian | 41% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 48% |
| Unknown | 34% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 20% |
| 5 Years | 37% |
| 6 Years | 43% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 25 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 130 | 26 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 26 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 184 | 52 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 | 11 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 | 13 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 3 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009