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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
30,519
Total Undergrads
Including 4,427 Part-time
5,323
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 12 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
52% Women
48% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-A

Big Ten Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

10
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $597,421)
13
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $166,597)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 146 254 - -
Baseball 35 - - -
Basketball 16 13 - Yes
Football 103 - - -
Golf 13 10 - -
Gymnastics 19 14 - -
Ice Hockey 29 22 Yes Yes
Rowing - 78 Yes -
Soccer - 22 Yes Yes
Softball - 16 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 41 44 - -
Tennis 11 11 Yes -
Volleyball - 14 Yes Yes
Wrestling 43 - - -
Adaptive Sports - - Yes -
Badminton - - - Yes
Bowling - - - Yes
Court Sports - - - Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Dance - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Sailing - - Yes -
Skiing - - Yes -
Synchronized Swimming - - Yes -
Water Polo - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7.7%
Black/non-Hispanic 4.0%
Hispanic 2.4%
Non-resident alien 8.0%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 7.4%
Two or more races 1.1%
White/non-Hispanic 68.7%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
  • Hospital on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Navy ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • Student Government

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 25
Liquor Law Violation 198
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 12
Property Crime 49

Notable Alumni

  • Bob Dylan, singer, songwriter (did not graduate)
  • Kris Humphries, NBA forward
  • Thomas Friedman, New York Times columnist
  • Walter Mondale, former US Vice President, 1984 Democratic nominee for US President
  • David Carr, journalist
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Staci from MN
  • 4
  • “I found living in the dorms to be a pretty good experience. I lived in a quieter hall so that was nice for me to be able to focus…”

  • Jul-26-2012 » Read More
  • Callie from Rochester, MN
  • 3
  • “The people in the dorm are great but the dining hall food gets old. The best dorms to eat at are Sanford Hall, Middlebrook, and Bailey (if you can manage…”

  • Jan-11-2012 » Read More
  • Anna from Waukesha, WI
  • 4
  • “Living in the dorms helps you meet a loot of new people. It helps to be so close to all of your classes. While the rooms are not large, I…”

  • Aug-14-2012 » Read More
  • Sleepy Eye, MN
  • 4
  • “Dorms appear to be adequate living spaces. They are very nice but too small to deserve a five star rating.…”

  • Dec-22-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Anna
  • Apr-25-2013 I am a current student here

    The dining halls (at least the one on superblock in Pioneer & Centenial hall) were alright. I have heard there are other dorms with better food also.

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  • 5
  • Amy from Minneapolis, MN
  • Apr-08-2013 I am a current student here

    So many options, its sometimes hard to choose. There are also many areas with food options all around campus, so that you never have to go far if you are hungry!

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  • 3
  • Kaylee
  • Apr-06-2013 I am a current student here

    Dining halls at the U are decent. Not my favorite though. Unfortunately, meal plans are required if you are living in a dorm.

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  • 5
  • India
  • Apr-03-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    Food and Dining in and out of the campus caters well to the diverse student community.

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  • 3
  • Marielle from Edina, MN
  • Mar-31-2013 I am a current student here

    When eating on campus, there are many options. The cafeteria food is not too bad, and they do offer many different kinds of foods for all diets. There are also many well-known options throughout campus.

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  • 4
  • Elise from Coon Rapids, MN
  • Mar-30-2013 I am a current student here

    There are a plethora of venue options both on campus and just outside of campus (across the street). There is an extensive variety of cuisine offered. There are dining cafeteria areas open for sharing a dining experience. Costs are approximately equivalent to what one would pay at a standard quick-stop restaurant, like Subway.

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  • 2
  • Sarah
  • Mar-23-2013 I am a current student here

    Food around campus is good, but the dining food is not very appetizing or delicious.

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  • 4
  • Vanessa from St. Paul, MN
  • Mar-19-2013 I am a current student here

    I lived in Sanford, which was rumored to have the best food, because this is where all the student athletes also lived. Although, the food was great anywhere that I ate on campus - I guess I wasn't all that picky

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Anna
  • Apr-25-2013 I am a current student here

    I have not been part of Greek life and happy with my decision not to be, it isn't for everybody.

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  • 0
  • Vanessa from St. Paul, MN
  • Mar-19-2013 I am a current student here

    None - I was not a part of anything greek. However, they were always known to throw the best partied on campus (I am a graduate student now, and no longer party like I used to)

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  • 0
  • Emily from Minneapolis, MN
  • Mar-18-2013 I am a current student here

    The Greek Life at the U is a force to be reckoned with. Frat Row is where most of the fraternities are, the sororities are in a cluster a little further down the street. As well we some on the St. Paul campus. Although Greek life often gets a bad rep, the houses at the U are extremely reputable and often mold students into the leaders of tomorrow.

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  • 0
  • Brent from Woodbury, MN
  • Mar-06-2013 I am a current student here

    Although I am not involved in Greek life at the U, I have heard good things. Many Greek houses are very close to campus and have very tight-knit communities.

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  • 0
  • Annie from Sioux Falls, SD
  • Feb-21-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life on campus is a great way to get involved, meet people, and grow as a person! This is not your stereotypical Greek community which makes it an absolutely amazing organization to be apart of!

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  • 0
  • RACHEL from Minneapolis, MN
  • Feb-20-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is small but it is a good way to be involved if you're into that kind of thing. The U however is so big that it isn't that significant.

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  • 0
  • Zachary from Stillwater, MN
  • Feb-11-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is awesome. I am in PKP and I love it. It is a great community with plenty of social events and chances to give back to the community.

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  • 0
  • Emily from Waukesha, WI
  • Jan-15-2013 I am a current student here

    There's a definite Greek presence, but what I like about it is that if you don't want to acknowledge it, it's easily ignored. It doesn't take over the campus like it does at some schools. Also, there's a fraternity or sorority for everyone. One of my friends is in a co-ed marching band frat, another friend is in an agriculture based frat, and I know plenty of others who are in them simply for the camaraderie.

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  • 0
  • Out of State Freshman
  • Jan-13-2013 I am a current student here

    For being such a large school, Greek Life is not as huge as one may think. It is not as harsh or competitive as Greek Life at other colleges. But it is still a great and fun system to be a part of and one of the greatest, if not the greatest, way to insure lifelong friendships.

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