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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455-0213

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a public institution in Minneapolis with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1359, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 30.5K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

85% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $69,020 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,139.

Established
1851
Motto
Commune vinculum omnibus artibus
Mascot
Goldy Gopher
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Big Ten is the women's ice hockey team
Division
Division I

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77%Acceptance
1359SAT Avg
30,469Students
16:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
$69,020Earnings 10yr
$17,139Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1359

Reading & WritingMid: 685
640720
MathMid: 715
670760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2731

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1359

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$16,488
Tuition (out-of-state)$36,402
Room & Board$13,028
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$29,013
Average Net Price$17,139
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,262
$30–48K$7,634
$48–75K$10,861
$75–110K$17,909
$110K+$26,623

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,139

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

70.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,727

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

232

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (436)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
30,469
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
17%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 9%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 13%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate84.8%
Freshman Retention90.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$57,984
8 Years$63,477
10 Years$69,020

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,300
Men
$68,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#53
Forbes
#69
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#25

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Minnesota Golden

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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