University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Admission Factor Importance
Academic
| Rigor of secondary school record | Very Important |
| Class rank | Very Important |
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| Application Essay | Considered |
| Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Non-academic
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Talent/ability | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| First generation | Considered |
| Geographical residence | Considered |
| State residency | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic status | Considered |
| Volunteer work | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Interview | Not Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not 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)
- Psychology, General.(501 graduates)
- Computer Science.(459 graduates)
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.(447 graduates)
- Economics.(372 graduates)
- Biology, General.(340 graduates)
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.(299 graduates)
- Finance and Financial Management Services.(293 graduates)
- Journalism.(261 graduates)
- Political Science and Government.(254 graduates)
- Education, Other.(231 graduates)
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.(212 graduates)
- Mathematics.(207 graduates)
- Mechanical Engineering.(198 graduates)
- Marketing.(188 graduates)
- Computer Systems Analysis.(153 graduates)
- General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.(145 graduates)
- Design and Applied Arts.(128 graduates)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations.(126 graduates)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research.(123 graduates)
- Accounting and Related Services.(122 graduates)
- Chemistry.(121 graduates)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.(121 graduates)
- English Language and Literature, General.(119 graduates)
- Criminology.(114 graduates)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.(113 graduates)
- Chemical Engineering.(110 graduates)
- Human Resources Management and Services.(109 graduates)
- Architecture.(102 graduates)
- Research and Experimental Psychology.(101 graduates)
- History.(96 graduates)
- Statistics.(94 graduates)
- International Relations and National Security Studies.(93 graduates)
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.(88 graduates)
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.(85 graduates)
- Industrial Engineering.(85 graduates)
- Sociology.(84 graduates)
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering.(83 graduates)
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences.(83 graduates)
- Fine and Studio Arts.(80 graduates)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services.(77 graduates)
- Animal Sciences.(76 graduates)
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.(75 graduates)
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.(75 graduates)
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness.(75 graduates)
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(72 graduates)
- Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies.(71 graduates)
- Nutrition Sciences.(68 graduates)
- Computer Engineering.(65 graduates)
- Anthropology.(63 graduates)
- Agricultural Business and Management.(53 graduates)
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.(51 graduates)
- Materials Engineering(50 graduates)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.(49 graduates)
- Civil Engineering.(48 graduates)
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(47 graduates)
- Forestry.(44 graduates)
- Philosophy.(44 graduates)
- Physics.(42 graduates)
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.(41 graduates)
- Agricultural Engineering.(41 graduates)
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.(37 graduates)
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts.(36 graduates)
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.(34 graduates)
- Food Science and Technology.(32 graduates)
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.(32 graduates)
- Music.(32 graduates)
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.(31 graduates)
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.(28 graduates)
- Special Education and Teaching.(27 graduates)
- Geography and Cartography.(27 graduates)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.(27 graduates)
- International Business.(27 graduates)
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science.(26 graduates)
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.(26 graduates)
- Urban Studies/Affairs.(26 graduates)
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.(26 graduates)
- Plant Sciences.(24 graduates)
- Construction Management.(24 graduates)
- Dance.(21 graduates)
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.(16 graduates)
- Environmental Design.(15 graduates)
- Apparel and Textiles.(15 graduates)
- Botany/Plant Biology.(14 graduates)
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.(14 graduates)
- Insurance.(14 graduates)
- Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature.(13 graduates)
- Astronomy and Astrophysics.(13 graduates)
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.(11 graduates)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.(10 graduates)
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(8 graduates)
- Geological/Geophysical Engineering.(7 graduates)
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(6 graduates)
- Area Studies.(5 graduates)
- Zoology/Animal Biology.(5 graduates)
- Religion/Religious Studies.(5 graduates)
- American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(2 graduates)
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.(2 graduates)
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(1 graduates)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.(1 graduates)
- Agriculture, General.
- Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences.
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other.
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
- Landscape Architecture.
- Architecture and Related Services, Other.
- Communication and Media Studies.
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
- Education, General.
- Engineering, General.
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
- Housing and Human Environments.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
- Classical and Ancient Studies.
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management.
- Bible/Biblical Studies.
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
- 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%)