First-year enrollment jumps 30%, marking the largest year-over-year growth in two decades Minnesota State Moorhead NewsAugust 25,2025 Classes start today, Monday, Aug. 25, and Minnesota State Moorhead opened the academic year with historic momentum by setting a record for first-year enrollment growth. The university reports a preliminary 31.2 percent increase in first-time domestic students, up from 590 last year to […]
More than 770 first-year students moved into dorms at MSUM on Thursday, Aug. 21. By Drew BergInforum MOORHEAD — First-year students at Minnesota State University Moorhead celebrated their first night on campus Thursday, Aug. 21. The university’s parking lots were filled with box fans, couches, bags of clothes and more for move-in day. People from all over campus worked together […]
Jason Trainer, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Strategic Initiatives, talked with Nina Moini of Minnesota Public Radio about the university’s upcoming Institute of Applied AI. Listen to the interview or read the transcript. Key takeaways:
Minnesota State Moorhead is taking bold steps to expand its enrollment through strategic international partnerships and enhanced graduate program offerings. In recent years, Moorhead has leveraged the time and talent of faculty traveling overseas to assist in international recruitment, but this month, the university is participating in its first-ever intentional, structured recruitment initiative outside the United States. Dean of Admissions […]
Minnesota State University Moorhead began classes this week with new student enrollments that are well ahead of projections. Overall, new student enrollments are up 8%, which includes: “We are excited to welcome a larger class of new students to the university,” said MSUM President Tim Downs. “We are doing a better job of telling our story. We offer great programs […]