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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
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important 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 |
Admitted Student Stats
91%
Submitting ACT
14%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
Average SAT Composite: 1288
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
50,943
Total Number of Undergrads
34,633
Classroom Sizes
0
100
64%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
80%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $15,236
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $33,534
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$10,358
|
| Books and Supplies | $1000
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
62%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,760
62%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,976
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,434
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
47%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,553
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$213
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
1,651
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
22%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Gophers
School Colors
Gold/Maroon
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Ten Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
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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