University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
#53 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public institution that was founded in 1851. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 39,248 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 1,204 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities' ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #53. Its in-state tuition and fees are $16,488; out-of-state tuition and fees are $36,402.
The University of Minnesota stretches across a major city – or two, to be exact. Minneapolis and St. Paul, known as the Twin Cities, are frequently recognized for sports, cleanliness and volunteerism. The school has a campus in each city, though the Minneapolis site is considered the main campus of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Freshmen do not have to live on campus, but the more than 80% who choose to can opt to live in traditional residence halls or one of more than two dozen Living Learning communities, such as the Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives House and La Casa De Español. Also on campus are more than 600 student organizations, including more than 30 fraternities and sororities. The Minnesota Golden Gophers compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference, and all athletic events are held in the Minneapolis campus's Stadium Village neighborhood. Goldy Gopher, the school mascot, energizes thousands of student fans as they chant "Ski-U-Mah," a rally cry that means "Victory UM." Under the Four-Year Graduation Plan, the university ensures that all necessary classes will be available for students to complete their degrees on time. If courses are not available in an undergraduate's four years of schooling, the university will pay for the extra credits.
The university’s Carlson School of Management, College of Education and Human Development and law school are each ranked highly. The public research university begins to engage students at the undergraduate level. Some university applicants will even be guaranteed the opportunity to research when they receive their acceptance letters, and undergraduate researchers are paid for their work. For an off-campus experience, Gophers can study at one of about 200 other schools in U.S. and Canada through the National Student Exchange program, or can venture abroad with the help of the university’s large global study program. Notable alumni of the University of Minnesota include former U.S. Vice Presidents Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale, pianist Yanni and journalist Rick Sanchez.
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public institution that was founded in 1851. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 39,248 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 1,204 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities' ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #53. Its in-state tuition and fees are $16,488; out-of-state tuition and fees are $36,402.
The University of Minnesota stretches across a major city – or two, to be exact. Minneapolis and St. Paul, known as the Twin Cities, are frequently recognized for sports, cleanliness and volunteerism. The school has a campus in each city, though the Minneapolis site is considered the main campus of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Freshmen do not have to live on campus, but the more than 80% who choose to can opt to live in traditional residence halls or one of more than two dozen Living Learning communities, such as the Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives House and La Casa De Español. Also on campus are more than 600 student organizations, including more than 30 fraternities and sororities. The Minnesota Golden Gophers compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference, and all athletic events are held in the Minneapolis campus's Stadium Village neighborhood. Goldy Gopher, the school mascot, energizes thousands of student fans as they chant "Ski-U-Mah," a rally cry that means "Victory UM." Under the Four-Year Graduation Plan, the university ensures that all necessary classes will be available for students to complete their degrees on time. If courses are not available in an undergraduate's four years of schooling, the university will pay for the extra credits.
The university’s Carlson School of Management, College of Education and Human Development and law school are each ranked highly. The public research university begins to engage students at the undergraduate level. Some university applicants will even be guaranteed the opportunity to research when they receive their acceptance letters, and undergraduate researchers are paid for their work. For an off-campus experience, Gophers can study at one of about 200 other schools in U.S. and Canada through the National Student Exchange program, or can venture abroad with the help of the university’s large global study program. Notable alumni of the University of Minnesota include former U.S. Vice Presidents Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale, pianist Yanni and journalist Rick Sanchez.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
Urban
In-state tuition and fees
$16,488
Undergraduate Enrollment
39,248
Acceptance Rate
75%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$36,402
In-State Tuition & Fees
$16,488
Room & Board
$13,178(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$16,337
$17,419
$17,419
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$36,402
In-State Tuition & Fees
$16,488
Room & Board
$13,178(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$16,337
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
73%
16:1
41%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
13%
$33,136
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
11%
$61,123
Engineering
11%
$62,692
Social Sciences
10%
$28,283
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
9%
$67,024
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
43
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
69%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
23%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
49,363
Citations Per Publication
15:1
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Students
39,248
Graduate Enrollment
15,707
Total Enrollment
54,955
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
28,458
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
31%
Minority Enrollment
31%
Minority Enrollment
61%
White
12%
Asian
8%
Black
6%
Hispanic
6%
International
5%
Two or more races
2%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
94+
Sports Teams
N/A
Fraternities
N/A
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
73%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
51%
Average Debt at Graduation
$26,576
$45,291
$45,291
Graduation Rate
73%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
51%
Average Debt at Graduation
$26,576
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