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University of Minnesota-Morris

Morris, Minnesota 56267

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitCollege townGreek life

Known for biology — close-knit campus

University of Minnesota-Morris is a public institution in Morris with particular strength in biology and computer science.

A small campus of 980 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,919 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,110.

Established
1960
Motto
A renewable, sustainable education
Mascot
Pounce the Cougar
Type
Public liberal arts college,Native American-serving nontribal institution
Division
Division II

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70%Acceptance
SAT Avg
980Students
9:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$50,919Earnings 10yr
$9,110Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,288
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,438
Room & Board$10,074
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$25,816
Average Net Price$9,110
Median Debt at Graduation$18,995
Monthly Payment (10yr)$201

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K-$544
$30–48K$753
$48–75K$5,967
$75–110K$10,818
$110K+$19,048

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

61.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$12,377

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
980
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 3%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 20%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.9%
Freshman Retention72.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,163
10 Years$50,919

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

Washington Monthly
#15
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Wrestling asSoccer

History & Fun Facts

  • 02001707Designated HDJanuary 15, 2003 Although UMN Morris officially opened its doors in 1960, the history of what became the current institution reaches to 1887.
  • Beginning in 1898, the Office of Indian Affairs (today's Bureau of Indian Affairs) took over operations to introduce a more progressive curriculum.
  • In 1910 the University of Minnesota established a coeducational residential high school on the campus called the West Central School of Agriculture (WCSA).
  • This was one of four such schools established by the university in outstate Minnesota to provide agricultural and home economics education to rural youth.
  • The University of Minnesota Morris opened in September 1960, phasing in college classes year by year while phasing out the last high school class, which graduated in 1963.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from MN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
135 mi(234 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
432 mi(749 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
453 mi(785 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul139 mi
MKE Milwaukee436 mi
MCI Kansas City439 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1250 mi · ~36h 7m drive
New York, NY1150 mi · ~33h 13m drive
Hartford, CT1186 mi · ~34h 16m drive
Providence, RI1245 mi · ~35h 58m drive
Albany, NY1113 mi · ~32h 9m drive
Syracuse, NY989 mi · ~28h 34m drive
Rochester, NY917 mi · ~26h 29m drive
Buffalo, NY861 mi · ~24h 52m drive
Philadelphia, PA1118 mi · ~32h 18m drive
Pittsburgh, PA877 mi · ~25h 20m drive
Harrisburg, PA1027 mi · ~29h 40m drive
Newark, NJ1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive
Washington, DC1066 mi · ~30h 48m drive
Baltimore, MD1072 mi · ~30h 58m drive
Atlanta, GA1020 mi · ~29h 28m drive
Charlotte, NC1065 mi · ~30h 46m drive
Raleigh, NC1126 mi · ~32h 32m drive
Miami, FL1623 mi · ~46h 53m drive
Orlando, FL1419 mi · ~41h drive
Tampa, FL1423 mi · ~41h 7m drive
Nashville, TN806 mi · ~23h 17m drive
New Orleans, LA1126 mi · ~32h 32m drive
Richmond, VA1101 mi · ~31h 48m drive
Chicago, IL486 mi · ~14h 2m drive
Detroit, MI677 mi · ~19h 33m drive
Minneapolis, MN135 mi · ~3h 54m drive
St. Louis, MO563 mi · ~16h 16m drive
Kansas City, MO453 mi · ~13h 5m drive
Indianapolis, IN637 mi · ~18h 24m drive
Columbus, OH760 mi · ~21h 57m drive
Cleveland, OH764 mi · ~22h 4m drive
Milwaukee, WI432 mi · ~12h 29m drive
Dallas, TX887 mi · ~25h 37m drive
Houston, TX1094 mi · ~31h 36m drive
Austin, TX1063 mi · ~30h 43m drive
San Antonio, TX1126 mi · ~32h 32m drive
Los Angeles, CA1421 mi · ~41h 3m drive
San Francisco, CA1463 mi · ~42h 16m drive
San Diego, CA1438 mi · ~41h 33m drive
Seattle, WA1256 mi · ~36h 17m drive
Portland, OR1290 mi · ~37h 16m drive
Denver, CO613 mi · ~17h 43m drive
Phoenix, AZ1199 mi · ~34h 38m drive
Salt Lake City, UT870 mi · ~25h 8m drive
Honolulu, HI3836 mi · ~110h 49m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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