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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 7,558
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 73%
Students retention rate 92%
On-time graduation rate 84%

Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, UMN is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UMN boasts an impressive student retention rate of 92% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,254

Cost of attendance at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $11,262
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,818

Cost of attendance at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $16,133
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 65 of freshman students at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities received on average $10,362 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,362
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,040 18% $5,002 $5,201,653
Other Federal Grant 1,044 18% $5,634 $5,881,700
State Grant/Scholarships 1,565 26% $6,184 $9,677,852
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3,750 63% $6,404 $24,013,509
Total Grant & Scholarships 3,819 65% $10,362 $39,573,061

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities students is 84.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 85.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 82.2%.

84.2%

  • asian 86.2% 469 students
  • African American 72.0% 144 students
  • white 85.0% 3,584 students
  • unknown 78.6% 22 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 76.8% 159 students
  • International Students 85.2% 265 students
  • Mixed Race 80.5% 190 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Big Ten Conference
  • Baseball Big Ten Conference
  • Basketball Big Ten Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big Ten Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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