University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MNMain CampusLarge city (population over 250,000)Visit WebsiteWikipedia

Admission Factor Importance

Academic

Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
Class rankVery Important
Academic GPAVery Important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application EssayConsidered
Recommendation(s)Considered

Non-academic

Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyConsidered
Racial/ethnic statusConsidered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
InterviewNot Considered
Alumni/ae relationNot Considered
Religious affiliation/commitmentNot Considered
Level of applicant's interestNot Considered

Cost & Tuition

In-State Tuition: $16,488

In-State Cost of Attendance: $29,013

Out-of-State Tuition: $36,402

Out-of-State Cost of Attendance: $48,927

Scholarships & Grants

Students with need-based aid: 3,433

Average need-based scholarship/grant: $17,637

Students with non-need merit aid: 953

Average non-need merit scholarship/grant: $6,517

Student Debt

Median total debt: $16,727

Students with federal loans: 29.1%

Students with Pell grants: 16.9%

Career Outcomes

All graduates median earnings:

After 1 year: $47,373

After 5 years: $68,455

Majors(119 programs)

  1. Psychology, General.(501 graduates)
  2. Computer Science.(459 graduates)
  3. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.(447 graduates)
  4. Economics.(372 graduates)
  5. Biology, General.(340 graduates)
  6. Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.(299 graduates)
  7. Finance and Financial Management Services.(293 graduates)
  8. Journalism.(261 graduates)
  9. Political Science and Government.(254 graduates)
  10. Education, Other.(231 graduates)
  11. Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.(212 graduates)
  12. Mathematics.(207 graduates)
  13. Mechanical Engineering.(198 graduates)
  14. Marketing.(188 graduates)
  15. Computer Systems Analysis.(153 graduates)
  16. General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.(145 graduates)
  17. Design and Applied Arts.(128 graduates)
  18. Business Administration, Management and Operations.(126 graduates)
  19. Natural Resources Conservation and Research.(123 graduates)
  20. Accounting and Related Services.(122 graduates)
  21. Chemistry.(121 graduates)
  22. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.(121 graduates)
  23. English Language and Literature, General.(119 graduates)
  24. Criminology.(114 graduates)
  25. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.(113 graduates)
  26. Chemical Engineering.(110 graduates)
  27. Human Resources Management and Services.(109 graduates)
  28. Architecture.(102 graduates)
  29. Research and Experimental Psychology.(101 graduates)
  30. History.(96 graduates)
  31. Statistics.(94 graduates)
  32. International Relations and National Security Studies.(93 graduates)
  33. Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.(88 graduates)
  34. Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.(85 graduates)
  35. Industrial Engineering.(85 graduates)
  36. Sociology.(84 graduates)
  37. Biomedical/Medical Engineering.(83 graduates)
  38. Neurobiology and Neurosciences.(83 graduates)
  39. Fine and Studio Arts.(80 graduates)
  40. Health and Medical Administrative Services.(77 graduates)
  41. Animal Sciences.(76 graduates)
  42. Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.(75 graduates)
  43. Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.(75 graduates)
  44. Health and Physical Education/Fitness.(75 graduates)
  45. Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(72 graduates)
  46. Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies.(71 graduates)
  47. Nutrition Sciences.(68 graduates)
  48. Computer Engineering.(65 graduates)
  49. Anthropology.(63 graduates)
  50. Agricultural Business and Management.(53 graduates)
  51. Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.(51 graduates)
  52. Materials Engineering(50 graduates)
  53. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.(49 graduates)
  54. Civil Engineering.(48 graduates)
  55. East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(47 graduates)
  56. Forestry.(44 graduates)
  57. Philosophy.(44 graduates)
  58. Physics.(42 graduates)
  59. Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.(41 graduates)
  60. Agricultural Engineering.(41 graduates)
  61. Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.(37 graduates)
  62. Film/Video and Photographic Arts.(36 graduates)
  63. Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.(34 graduates)
  64. Food Science and Technology.(32 graduates)
  65. Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.(32 graduates)
  66. Music.(32 graduates)
  67. Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.(31 graduates)
  68. Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.(28 graduates)
  69. Special Education and Teaching.(27 graduates)
  70. Geography and Cartography.(27 graduates)
  71. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.(27 graduates)
  72. International Business.(27 graduates)
  73. Funeral Service and Mortuary Science.(26 graduates)
  74. Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.(26 graduates)
  75. Urban Studies/Affairs.(26 graduates)
  76. Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.(26 graduates)
  77. Plant Sciences.(24 graduates)
  78. Construction Management.(24 graduates)
  79. Dance.(21 graduates)
  80. Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.(16 graduates)
  81. Environmental Design.(15 graduates)
  82. Apparel and Textiles.(15 graduates)
  83. Botany/Plant Biology.(14 graduates)
  84. Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.(14 graduates)
  85. Insurance.(14 graduates)
  86. Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature.(13 graduates)
  87. Astronomy and Astrophysics.(13 graduates)
  88. Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.(11 graduates)
  89. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.(10 graduates)
  90. Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(8 graduates)
  91. Geological/Geophysical Engineering.(7 graduates)
  92. Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(6 graduates)
  93. Area Studies.(5 graduates)
  94. Zoology/Animal Biology.(5 graduates)
  95. Religion/Religious Studies.(5 graduates)
  96. American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(2 graduates)
  97. Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.(2 graduates)
  98. Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(1 graduates)
  99. Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.(1 graduates)
  100. Agriculture, General.
  101. Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences.
  102. Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other.
  103. Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
  104. Landscape Architecture.
  105. Architecture and Related Services, Other.
  106. Communication and Media Studies.
  107. Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
  108. Education, General.
  109. Engineering, General.
  110. Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
  111. Housing and Human Environments.
  112. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
  113. Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
  114. Classical and Ancient Studies.
  115. Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management.
  116. Bible/Biblical Studies.
  117. Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
  118. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
  119. Business/Commerce, General.

Institution Details

Undergraduate Enrollment: 30,469 students

Admission Rate: 77.0%

Retention Rate: 90.9%

Graduation Rate: 84.8%

Student Demographics

White (59.2%)
Hispanic (6.0%)
Black (8.9%)
Asian (13.1%)
Two or More (5.0%)
International (5.9%)

Gender Distribution

Men (46.0%)
Women (54.0%)

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