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University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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  • 4 Year
  • MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Value
    grade A
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade A+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade A+
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade C

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University of Minnesota is a highly rated public university located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 29,057 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the University of Minnesota acceptance rate is 73%. Popular majors include Psychology, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Computer Science. Graduating 84% of students, University of Minnesota alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $41,800.

About

100 CHURCH ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big Ten Conference

University of Minnesota Twin Cities Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

UMN Admissions

Acceptance Rate
73%
Application Deadline
January 1
SAT Range
1310-1490
ACT Range
27-32
Application Fee
$55
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$17,468 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,362 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
82%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 278 responses
65%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 349 responses
48%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 347 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
3
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
3
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    49%
  • On Campus
    48%
  • Online
    3%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
29,057 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
10,191
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 250 responses
  • Midwesterner
    22%
  • A combination of Midwestern and Asian
    22%
  • Diversity
    20%
  • There's no typical student here
    12%
  • Ambitious
    8%
  • Minnesotans and Midwesterners mostly
    5%
  • Liberal
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
61%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 411 responses
Poll
70%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 457 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 267 responses
  • Has lots of opportunities available
    15%
  • Vast
    15%
  • Diverse
    13%
  • Awesome
    12%
  • Innovative
    11%
  • Cold
    8%
  • Unique
    7%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$51,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
84%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 182 responses

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