Minnesota State University Moorhead Athletics

The Dragons compete in NCAA Division II, which sits between the high-profile Division I programs and the purely academic-focused Division III schools. Division II offers athletic scholarships while maintaining a stronger emphasis on academics than Division I. With 336 total athletes across 12 varsity sports, approximately 11% of the 3,120 students participate in varsity athletics. The university distributes $1.4 million in athletic scholarships annually. Minnesota State Moorhead competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference alongside other regional universities across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The Dragons have historically been competitive in football and wrestling within their conference. The athletic program reflects the university's regional focus, drawing most talent from the upper Midwest while providing meaningful scholarship opportunities for student-athletes who want to continue competing beyond high school.