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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
With campuses three miles apart, the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is the flagship campus with locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Minnesota confers bachelor’s degrees in more than 150 academic majors and minors. In addition, the U of M is one of only five universities to house an engineering school, medical school, veterinary med school, law school, and agricultural school on one campus. The U of M campus is also home to numerous museums including the Bell Museum of Natural History and Goldstein Museum of Design.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
City
Average ACT Composite: 29
Average SAT Composite: 1288
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1, 2019 | May 1, 2020 |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
50,943
Total Number of Undergrads
34,633
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
64%
Graduate in 4 Years
National: 28%
0
100
80%
Graduate in 6 Years
National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
National: 21:1 Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $15,104
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $33,330
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
62%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,760
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
1,651
Size of Town
City: Large
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
On Campus Women's Center
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Minneapolis
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
Los Angeles
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
77%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,900
What Students Are Saying
3.79
Average Rating
The U of M has exceptional opportunities for those undergraduates who want to pursue research. The campus has a very diverse population with students coming from all over the world. The classes are difficult, but numerous sources of help are provided.
Staci from MN
The U of M is a great university with a lot to offer any prospective student. It as one of the top non-ivy league universities in the world. Given that the Twin-Cities is full of fortune 500 companies who are eager to hire U of M alumni, a lot of doors are opened post-graduation.
Brandon from Milwaukee, WI
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