University of Minnesota at Twin Cities
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$13,318
Avg in-state tuition
$31,616
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of Minnesota at Twin Cities
The University of Minnesota at Twin Cities is a large public university located on an urban campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 36,061, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The university offers 139 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 84%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $13,318, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $31,616.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
70% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards93% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards84% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Considered (not required)
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-31
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1240-1460
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards52k
Students enrolled
83%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
60%
Non-U.S. Citizen
10%
Asian
10%
Unknown
7%
Black
5%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
55%
Socio-economic diversity
18% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
24
Total Online Enrollment
42,938
Percent of Programs Online
96% On-campus
4% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 11% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 1% online
Graduate Certificate 18% online
Master's 3% online
Doctorate 1% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $13,318 | $31,616 |
Graduate | $17,580 | $27,204 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $10,358 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,442 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,358 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,442 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,442 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $27,118 | $45,416 |
Off-campus without family | $27,118 | $45,416 |
Off-campus with family | $16,760 | $35,058 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
18%
State Grant Aid
26%
Institution Grant Aid
60%
Pell Grant
18%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
$46k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Food Science
BA
MA
DOC
Plant Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Horticultural Science
BA
MA
DOC
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Design/Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American Indian/Native American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Entomology
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Botany/Plant Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
BA
MA
DOC
Botany/Plant Biology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology and Immunology
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell Physiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Physiology
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Bioinformatics
BA
MA
DOC
Biomathematics and Bioinformatics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Epidemiology
BA
MA
DOC
Conservation Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management
BA
MA
DOC
Insurance
BA
MA
DOC
Retailing and Retail Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Taxation
BA
MA
DOC
Labor and Industrial Relations
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Related Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Research and Development Management
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
BA
MA
DOC
Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
8Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Materials Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
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