Minnesota State Moorhead 2025-26 Viewbook

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DRAGONS DO MORE. MINNESOTA STATE MOORHEAD Welcome to Minnesota State Moorhead, the state’s top-ranked regional university.

Located just across the Red River from Fargo, ND, Moorhead is the place for students who want to do more.

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Discover where you belong in our vibrant community of creators and doers – engaged learners who proudly call themselves Dragons. Imagine stepping onto our stunning campus, where you’ll be greeted by our impressive academic buildings housing top-notch programs in fields like business, science, arts, education, and more. With everything you need just a short walk away – housing, dining, wellness, and athletic facilities – you’ll have plenty of opportunities to dive into one of our 80+ student clubs, join an intramural team, and choose from dozens of exciting campus events each week.

EXPLORE YOUR MORE Learn what it means to do more as a Dragon at mnstate.edu/do-more.

Explore, learn, and grow in an environment designed to help you succeed and make the most of your college experience.

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FIRE-BREATHING DRAGON

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DRAGON LORE. 7 TRADITIONS UNIQUE TO MINNESOTA STATE MOORHEAD Witness a dragon breathe fire on the campus mall. The two-headed dragon statue was originally outside a Chinese restaurant near Minneapolis.

Live in a pie-shaped room. Nelson Hall’s circular shape and 12 stories make it the most distinctive residence hall on campus and an area landmark.

Go ghost hunting in Weld Hall. The oldest building on campus is rumored to be haunted.

Paranormal investigators have checked it out!

Weld is now undergoing a $23 million renovation.

Battle fellow students in canoes in an indoor pool. Battleship H2O is one of the most popular events each year.

Ride the Dragon Express! This street-legal locomotive can go up to 80 mph.

Be part of the Burning of the M. Watch the large letter M go up into flames during Homecoming.

Eat free chili. The Deans’ Chili Feed is a campus staple each fall. Vote for your favorite!

DRAGON HISTORY Check out more about Moorhead’s history and traditions.

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TOP-RANKED COMMUNITY

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OF AMERICA’S BEST CITIES TO LIVE

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DRAGONS THRIVE.

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Live in a community ranked as one of the

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best in the nation for new college graduates.

HOTTEST JOB MARKETS

With a metro population of over a

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quarter-million people, Fargo-Moorhead

6th

provides hundreds of opportunities

HAPPIEST CITY IN THE US

for internships, part-time jobs,

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recreation, and entertainment. Enjoy our bustling downtowns, pristine parks,

BEST PLACES TO GET A FRESH START

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Check out a concert, play, art show, or athletic event at one of the many venues in town. Get outdoors and explore the 250 parks and 150 miles of paths and trails around our cities or visit some of the 10,000 lakes just down the road.

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You’ll find over 350 dining options across the F-M community, with menus that suit any palate and budget. Dragons love to get an ice cream treat from Moorhead’s historic Dairy Queen when it opens March 1!

MORE TRANSPORTATION VISIT CAMPUS Discover campus life and experience a robust and dynamic university in the heart of Moorhead. We’ll create a personalized visit that meets your needs.

Schedule yours at mnstate.edu/visit.

It’s easy to get to, from, and around FargoMoorhead! Five airlines operate out of Hector International Airport. Amtrak Trains and two regional bus lines also serve the area. You can ride MATbus in town for free with your Dragon ID!

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DRAGONS RISE. LEARNING GOES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM HERE. 🔥 Biology students connect with nature at our 400-acre Regional Science Center.

🔥 Future marketers develop campaigns for real-life clients at the MSUM student-run Flypaper Ad Agency.

🔥 MSUM’s Early Education Center brings child development theory to life. 🔥 Student filmmakers hone their craft on modern and vintage equipment.

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The opportunities to gain hands-on experience extend around campus and across majors. Ask us about our oceanarium, planetarium, recording and broadcast studios, nursing simulation lab, and 3D anatomy table.

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ACADEMIC MAJORS Accounting Animation BFA Anthropology Archaeology Cultural Anthropology Art Education BFA Art History Art (Studio) BFA Ceramics Drawing & Illustration Interdisciplinary Painting Sculpture Audio Production & Entertainment Management Acting & Production Entertainment Management Recording Arts and Post Production Biochemistry & Biotechnology Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biological Chemistry Biology BA Biology BS Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Human Health Sciences Medical & Cellular Biology One Health Broadcast Journalism Business Administration Healthcare Leadership Management Marketing International Business Business Analytics Chemistry BA Pre-Health & Biochemistry Forensic Science Environmental Chemistry Chemistry BS Chemistry Education Communication Arts & Literature Education Communication Studies Communication Training & Development Event Planning & Promotion Computer Information Systems Computer Information Technology Computer Science Construction Management

Criminal Justice Gerontology Political Science Psychology Social Work Sociology Cybersecurity Digital Media Management Advertising & Public Relations Graphics Marketing Project Management Early Childhood Education BS Early Childhood Education Non-Licensure BA Earth Science Education Economics Business Economics Elementary Inclusive Education Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist (licensure) Engineering Physics English Integrated English & Publishing English & Mass Communications Environmental & Human Geography Environmental Geology Exercise Science Health & Fitness Rehabilitative Science Film Production BFA Film Studies Finance Financial Planning Financial Services Geosciences Geoarchaeology Global Supply Chain Management Graphic & Interactive Design BFA Health Education Healthcare Management & Leadership Long Term Care Administration History

Humanities Speech Language Hearing Sciences Integrated Advertising & Pre-Audiology Public Relations Sustainability Leadership & Innovation in Aging Studies University Studies Life Science Education Women’s & Gender Studies Mathematics BA Areas of Pre-Professional Mathematics BS: Actuarial Advising Science (all areas that require Mathematics BS postgraduate education) Computation Pre-Athletic Training Mathematics Education Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Multimedia Journalism Pre-Engineering Music Pre-Law General Music Pre-Medicine Music Performance Pre-Occupational Therapy Music, Commercial Pre-Optometry Music Education Pre-Pharmacy Instrumental Music Pre-Physical Therapy Vocal Music Pre-Physician’s Assistant Nursing (Pre-licensure BSN) Pre-Veterinary Science Nursing (RN-BSN) Online Major Programs (RN licensure required for Business Administration admission) Communication Studies Operations Management Construction Management (Transfer Students only) Digital Media Management Technical Management Early Childhood Education Construction Technology Elementary Inclusive Project Management Education Photojournalism Global Supply Chain Physical Education Teaching Management Healthcare Management Physics and Leadership Medical Physics Humanities Engineering/Physics Dual Leadership & Innovation in Degree Aging Studies Physics Education Nursing (RN-BSN) Political Science Operations Management Pre-Law Project Management Public Affairs Social Work Project Management Sustainability Graduate programs, including 4+1 and 3+2 options: Psychology mnstate.edu/graduate Social Studies Anthropology Economics Geography FIND YOUR MAJOR History Political Science Psychology Explore all of Moorhead’s Sociology majors, minors, and Social Work BSW emphases at Sociology mnstate.edu/academics.

USER-GRADUATE

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OF RECENT GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED IN THEIR FIELD

HERE ARE JUST A HANDFUL OF THE TOP EMPLOYERS OF OUR RECENT GRADUATES:

DRAGONS SUCCEED. A degree from Minnesota State Moorhead will help you achieve success, no matter how you define it.

HERE’S HOW MOORHEAD SUPPORTS YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS: 🔥 Four-Year Graduation Plans 🔥 Drop-In Tutoring 🔥 Individual Academic Coaching and Support 🔥 Job Search Tools 🔥 Internship Placements 🔥 Cover Letter and Resume Writing Assistance 🔥 Interview Preparation 🔥 Student Leadership Opportunities In addition to finding success in the workplace, Dragon graduates are also advancing their studies either through Moorhead’s accredited Graduate Studies or through some of the nation’s top universities. Recent Moorhead alumni have been accepted to graduate programs at:

🔥 Baylor College of Medicine 🔥 Cornell Law School 🔥 Chicago School of Psychology 🔥 Northwestern Health Sciences University 🔥 UC Berkeley School of Law 🔥 Yale School of Public Health

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DRAGONS GET MORE FOR LESS. You expect quality and value. Minnesota State

AUTOMATIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Moorhead offers both. A college degree is

Get rewarded for your academic achievement with automatic and competitive scholarships!

accessible here, thanks to several affordability initiatives:

SCHOLARSHIP NAME

🔥 Tuition-free pathways 🔥 Automatic scholarships based on GPA 🔥 Single scholarship application for

DISTINGUISHED DRAGON

competitive scholarships

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🔥 Out-of-state students pay in-state tuition rate 2025-26 ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENSES

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9,368

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TUITION RATES Find current tuition rates at mnstate.edu/cost-aid

$14,000 $3,500 awarded annually over four years

$10,000

UNIVERSITY

$2,500 awarded annually over four years

BLAZE

$1,750 awarded annually over four years

FIRE UP

$1,250 awarded annually over four years

IGNITE

$500 awarded annually over four years

Banded tuition: Take 12 to 18 credits for one set rate

🔥 Generous acceptance of transfer credits

AWARD

$7,000

$5,000

$2,000

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ACT COMPOSITE SCORE

3.9

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30

3.8

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28

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26

3.5

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3.2

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Qualifications and awards for first-year students who join Moorhead during the 2025-26 school year. Only highest value is awarded.

Students are awarded the highest scholarship amount based on the criteria at the time of admission. Students are awarded while funds are available and will be notified by letter.

SCHOLARSHIPS Moorhead awards over $3.5 million in scholarships each year! Learn more at mnstate.edu/scholarships

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DRAGONS LIVE ON CAMPUS.

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book Dragons get more out of living on campus with a variety of housing choices to fit their needs,

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LEARNING COMMUNITIES

including single rooms and suites. Whether you’re hitting the books or hitting the weights, Dragons benefit from centrally located amenities like the library

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LAUNDRY

and the wellness center.

Living on campus means spending less time on a lengthy commute and more time doing what you actually want: connecting with your fellow Dragons, studying on a beautiful campus, and enjoying flexible dining options that cater your dietary needs and tastes.

Pro tip: Use the Grubhub app to have your between-class coffee ready when you need it.

EXPLORE HOUSING Check out your options for living, learning, and dining at Moorhead.

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🍅 VEGETARIAN, VEGAN AND ALLEGEN-FREE OPTIONS

COFFEE-TOGO STARBUCKS & CARIBOU COFFEE

LIVING ON CAMPUS WAS ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS I’VE MADE because it helped me make more friends and be a part of the community.

– JETT VANG, MATH EDUCATION, SOMERSET, WIS.

DRAGON STORIES Read Dragon stories at mnstate.edu/stories

WHEN I THINK OF DRAGON PRIDE, I THINK OF A TRAILBLAZER—someone who will go off and do things no one else has before. Dragons are leaders; they will be the ones to take charge.

– SEJLA DERVISIC, HISTORY, FARGO, N.D.

MSUM STANDS OUT IN MANY WAYS, but the biggest impact is the feel. With perfect class sizes and plenty of one-on-one time with professors, I truly feel welcome and seen while pursuing my degree.

– JACOB STRANG, PSYCHOLOGY, MOORHEAD, MINN.

DRAGONS SPEAK. THE PROFESSORS AT MSUM ARE NOT ONLY KNOWLEDGEABLE but also truly invested in our success.

MSUM SEEMS TO FOCUS ON BUILDING YOU AS A WHOLE PERSON, not just academically. I think it makes it a very connected and inclusive place.

– DANICA SHOQUIST, EDUCATION, BLAINE, MINN.

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– ANGELE MUNGANGA, BUSINESS ANALYTICS, BUJUMBURA, CONGO (PICTURED WITH HER SISTER, PRISCILLE)

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APPLY TO MOORHEAD Freshman Automatic Admission Criteria

🔥 High school graduate OR GED AND

🔥 Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale OR 🔥 Rank in Top 50% of your high school class OR 🔥 Achieve a 21 or higher composite score on the ACT (SAT score equivalent: 1060)

Steps to Apply Can’t wait to be a Dragon? Here’s how!

CIRCLE-1 Apply online at mnstate.edu/apply CIRCLE-2 Pay the $20 application fee CIRCLE-3 Send us your high school transcript NO ACT SCORE REQUIRED! Certain scholarships may require submission of an ACT or SAT test score.

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