College Majors
An academic subject area that a college student chooses to specialize in.
A College Major
What large four-year university has campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul?
The University of Minnesota
HBCU stands for what?
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
A type of financial aid that a college or university gives you, and it does not need to be paid back.
A scholarship
The room that you stay in during the first year at a four-year college.
A Dorm Room
What is the most common college major?
A Business Major
What is the name of the two-year community and technical college in Downtown Minneapolis?
Minneapolis College
What makes an HBCU special?
They offer a supportive and culturally rich environment, and are typically more affordable than other four-year universities.
Money that is borrowed to pay for college classes, and needs to be payed back.
A loan
The place you can go to buy food when on a college campus.
A Dining Hall
This major includes specialization in finance, accounting, or management
A Business Major
What is the name of the private two and four-year technical college in Minneapolis?
Dunwoody College of Technology
Are only black students allowed to attend HBCUs?
No, all students may apply and attend a HBCU.
What is the typical cost to attend the University of Minnesota for one year?
$34,000
Values-based social clubs or Greek-Letter organizations that you can become a member of while attending a four-year university.
A Fraternity or Sorority
This major applies mathematical and scientific principles to design and build solutions for real-world problems.
An Engineering Major
What four-year university in St. Paul calls their students Tommies?
St. Thomas University
What HBCUs are closest to Minnesota?
Central State University (Ohio), Wilberforce University (Ohio), Lincoln University (Missouri), Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design (Michigan)
What is the typical cost to attend one year at Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC)?
$6,000
Someone who lives in a college dorm, who is not in the first year of college, who helps enforce rules.
A Resident Assistant (RA)
This major focuses on theory and practice of learning.
What four-year public university is in Mankato, Minnesota?
Minnesota State University
Which famous civil rights activist attended an HBCU?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Morehouse College, Georgia)
What is the application called that allows you to be considered for a state or federal loans and scholarships for college?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
How is life attending a community college different than a four-year university?
Smaller class sizes, more flexibility with scheduling, less on-campus housing