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University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With a history dating back to 1851, the university is a pillar of academic excellence and innovation in the Midwest. Offering over 150 undergraduate majors and minors and 250 graduate degree programs, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is home to a diverse student body of over 50,000 students from around the world. Its academic offerings span a wide range of disciplines, including top-ranked programs in fields such as business, engineering, law, and medicine. The university is also a leader in cutting-edge research, with a vast network of research centers and institutes that tackle global challenges such as climate change, healthcare, and social justice. 

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Students at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities can take advantage of a vibrant campus culture that includes over 800 student organizations, NCAA Division I athletics, and a thriving arts and culture scene. Whether you’re exploring the renowned Weisman Art Museum, cheering on the Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium, or engaging in community service through the university’s civic engagement programs, there’s always something new to discover at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Get to know University of Minnesota Twin Cities

36,061
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
54%
 
Enrolled male students
46%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
80%
 
Part-time students
20%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
84%
 
Adjuncts
16%
 
Faculty Ratio
17:1
Student/teacher ratio
$13,318
In-state tuition cost
$31,616
Out-of-state tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

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Engaged Students
Great Teaching
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Successful Outcomes
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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 6%
Hispanic/Latinx: 5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 6%
White, non-Hispanic: 61%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 11%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 7%

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Required

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 600 | 75th Percentile: 700
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 640 | 75th Percentile: 760
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 25 | 75th Percentile: 31
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 25 | 75th Percentile: 30
ACT English
25th Percentile: 24 | 75th Percentile: 32

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $13,318
Tuition (out-of-state): $31,616
Fees: $1,709
Room: $6,278
Board: $4,490

Contact University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Contact Admissions

admissions.tc.umn.edu
(612) 625-2008
admissions@umn.edu

Campus Location

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455

(612) 625-5000

Visit U of M Online

twin-cities.umn.edu

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