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3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Emily from WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Most the instructors I've had were great. Many interesting courses are offered and I've enjoyed most of my classes.
Am enjoying being here Duluth is a great city and dorm life is comfortable. I am however transferring to a smaller city only because I personally desire a smaller college.
Bang for the buck I have not compared tuition, but its likely just as costly as any other liberal arts college.
Tips for prospective students Apply early, and turn in your housing deposit early! Meet people and get involved, I missed out on a lot first semester because I did not join many clubs.
Great for these types of students UMD is great for someone who loves the outdoors, football (national champs!) and hockey (men's and women's teams are outstanding). Although Duluth has nasty winters, you wont need to go outside between classes because everything is connected by a concourse system ;)
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Caitlin from SLAYTON, MN
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot There are many options available.
Will enjoy being here I love Duluth. It has so many things to offer and so many things to do.
Bang for the buck A student only pays for the first 13 credits. All credits after that are free.
Tips for prospective students Go into it with an open mind and ready to try new things.
Great for these types of students People who love snow and the activities that go with it.
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John from Maple Grove, MN
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I am in the business school and have been for 3 years know. I am just going into my senior year and have found every class i have taken to very helpful. The most important thing for me is that i have been able to relate much of it to my outside experience, such as my internship. I found this to be very important to me because that is one of the key areas i looked for in a college
Am enjoying being here I am very happy with where i am at. It gives you the small town feel, while still having some aspects of living in a big cities. If you are an outdoors person or enjoy adventure Duluth is the city for you. The school offers many opportunities to explore the beauty of the area. A few examples i would recommend that i have been on is any of the fishing trips, climbing trips, and would definitely recommend doing the Superior Hiking Trail.
Bang for the buck Like any major University Duluth is more spendy than any community college, but in comparison to schools in the twin cities Duluth has them far beat for price. A big benefit for the Duluth area is that living expense are great deal less than living in down town Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Tips for prospective students Apply as soon as you can you do not want to miss out on the experiences that University of Minnesota Duluth has to offer.
Great for these types of students Great for any type of student. If you like to have a sense of adventure though University of Minnesota Duluth is for you.
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Courteny from Saint Paul, MN
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I have taken a lot of different courses from different departments and I have learned a ton. My teachers actually care about how I am doing in their classes which makes me want to attend their classes.
Am enjoying being here I like duluth a lot. While it is cold I have found that it is the perfect weather for people who like going outside and skiing or snowboarding. It is also really helpful that they have a great busing system.
Bang for the buck Great for students! Lots of financial aid is available and there are lots of jobs for students even with such a small town. There are lots of sports to go to and there are a lot free games and things to do on campus.
Tips for prospective students Research the program you want to go into before applying. I know quite a few people who have gone to Duluth only to find that their program is not good.
Great for these types of students Anyone wanting to go into journalism, psychology, criminology, education, and anthropology the programs are awesome and the teachers are really nice. Students who like being outdoors or wanting to party it is a great school for you.
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Emily from Chaska, MN
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot All of the professors are so amazing! No classes are taught only by TA's so you always have someone qualified teaching you.
Am enjoying being here There are so many clubs and extracurriculars! And you are so close to the city, you can go skiing five minutes away, or rock climb downtown. Buses are free so you don't need a car!
Bang for the buck Tuition here is cheaper than the U Twin cities, and has just as great academic standing! St. Scholastica is right next door, and so are community colleges. You are allowed to take classes there!
Tips for prospective students Join the Honors Program. There is a $700 scholarship every semester.
Great for these types of students Students with diversity, GLBTA students, students with disabilities and International Students. UMD has special programs for all of the above!
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Kristin from Oakdale, MN
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Academic Rigor The professors are great when it comes to helping students, even in big lectures. They respond quickly to email and are always available during office hours. There are many great resources here to help you succeed as well such as the tutoring center (my personal favorite), the first year experience office, and the career office (can help with resumes). All of these services accept walk-ins and are free of charge!
Am enjoying being here Duluth is an awesome city and you can find something to do during every time of the year. You can go to the beach on Lake Superior and walk in the sand. You can go to Canal Park and watch the ships come through the lift bridge along with going shopping. In the Winter you can go see the Ice Caves. Also, Gooseberry Falls is a very fun place for hiking and seeing waterfalls. There is a mall close by, a Cub Foods, Target, and Best Buy. The campus is big, but not too big. The people are great as well and it's really easy to make friends. Finally, UMD has a tunnel system so for those of you who hate the cold winter (like me) you don't have to go outside if you don't want to. Then you can laugh at your friends at other schools who have to wear boots and winter jackets to class!
Bang for the buck Any college will be expensive. But I like Duluth because it is cheaper than a private school and a lot smaller than the Twin Cities campus so it's kind of the best of both worlds. Tuition is about $5400 a semester. You would also have to cover a meal plan and room and board if you want to live on campus so it costs roughly $18000-$19000 per year to go to school here. But there are scholarships from UMD for new students, current students and usually each department (depending on your major) offers scholarships as well. Don't forget to fill out the FAFSA!
Tips for prospective students The better you do in high school the more money you can get from Duluth for being a new incoming student. Fill out as many scholarship applications as you can, including the FAFSA. Also, apply early! There have been dorm room shortages in the past so applying early guarantees you will get one. Take the ACT and get a good score.
Great for these types of students Great for those who want a smaller school but don't want to pay private school tuition.
Also, great for those who hate the cold winter months. You can stay inside at Duluth!
Finally, great for students who love football (national champions) and who love hockey (D-1 Hockey and a new arena)Login to rate or flag the reviews
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Danielle from Osseo, MN
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I have taken four classes so far. I have two honors classes. These are great because they are a smaller setting and look great on a transcript. It is much easier to ask questions in a smaller setting, and it is more conducive to learning
Am enjoying being here The atmosphere at Duluth is great. The dorms are connected to the building so the whole school has a homey feel. There are a lot of great activities for students on campus and there is always someone to hang out with.
Bang for the buck This college is a great price compared to the price of school now. There are many scholarships available for students. There is a student activity fee that allows us to participate in all the activities and it is well worth it.
Tips for prospective students Live in the dorms. It really helps you get connected to people. Also try to apply early. The earlier you apply, the better your chances are of getting accepted and the housing process depends on when you applied
Great for these types of students UMD is great for students who want a lot of opportunites with a small town feel. Everything is compact and connected. The people are friendly and the access to education is endless
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2 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Kaitlyn from Park Rapids, MN
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I am learning a lot at UMD. It is helpful to take classes in random areas just to broaden your knowledge and fun to meet people that way as well. You are provided with a lot of information but with any college you really have to put forth effort to learn and teach yourself. Some professors expect you to know and learn the material yourself.
Am enjoying being here I love being in the Duluth area. It has so much to offer and is a very active community. UMD in general is an okay school in my opinion. Personally, it doesn't fit my lifestyle as well as I hoped because I'm more of a chill, small town girl but I still love UMD regardless. The people at UMD are mostly from the extended cities area and have that lifestyle.
Bang for the buck I feel that you are paying for a good education and the name of a degree from this University, which has a good reputation. I do feel that the fees are somewhat overbearing and expensive but come with any college. Tuition has raised a lot over these past two years which is hard in today's economy but overall, I find it about average.
Tips for prospective students One huge tip for incoming freshman or transfers is to GET INVOVLED and BE ACTIVE right way. Being a mentor to freshmen for a year, the number one thing freshman were telling me is that they aren't making a lot of actual friends. They said they were meeting a lot of people but the only way you are going to become friends with someone is repetition of seeing this person. A great way to do this is by getting involved in organizations and clubs so you can see and get to know people more than just meeting them.
Great for these types of students UMD is great for students that like the city life in my opinion. Most students that attend UMD are generally from the extended cities area/suburbs and usually connect easier with each other because they can relate to where others come from.
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Kate from Sauk Centre, MN
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
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Randy from Isle, MN
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Kayla from Hoyt Lakes, MN
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot not there yet
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Katelin from New Auburn, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences I love the atmosphere at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
I have met many wonderful people at my college.
Duluth has the major that I want.Tips for prospective students Study and don't fall behind in any classes, but have fun.
Academic Rigor I enjoy all of my classes.
Dorm Life I love living in the dorms and am so glad I chose dorm life!
Food and Dining I love the fresh soup and salad bar they have everyday. The main entree could use some improvement.
What to do for fun Hang out with friends, go around the city, shopping.
Bang for the buck I am very happy that I chose Duluth. I love the school, the town, classes that I am taking, and friends that I have made!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There's always activities or people selling items/baked goods on the main floor that all students pass by each day to get to classes. It's a great way to find out what's going on or buy a snack.
Great for these types of students ALL.
Clubs and Activities I am in coloring club, but there are so many to choose from.
Greek Life I don't know much about it.
Campus Safety I always feel very safe.
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Hailey from Esko, MN
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot College is a lot different from high school. You're told that most of the time but it's completely different when you're in it. I've been learning a lot and love my degree,and the profesores are really helpful.
Am enjoying being here It's a really great place to go! There is so many club to meet people and lots to do in town.
Bang for the buck College costs a lot of money and you never know really if you're over paying but i feel like i am putting my time and effort into the right place so I feel it is well spent. Though the stores on campus are a rip off.
Tips for prospective students The college is really big and you probably don't think you'll be able to get it down but you will. I came from a really small school so it was pretty scary at frist but its fun to explore!
Great for these types of students Most of the stores in the college are over priced so venture out in town to get stuff for cheaper.
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