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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455-0213

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1359

Reading & WritingMid: 685
640720
MathMid: 715
670760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2731

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

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

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

71.0%

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

59

Burglary

12

Aggravated Assault

8

Robbery

20

Motor Vehicle Theft

24

Sex Offenses

2

Arson

61

Drug Arrests

46

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (436)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

91%

Positive

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
10 Years$69,020

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#53
vs 2024
Forbes
#69
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#25
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Minnesota Golden

Ice hockeyBasketballHockey programHockeyRugby clubGymnastics

History & Fun Facts

  • In 1867, the university received land grant status through the Morrill Act of 1862.
  • With lands taken from Dakota people, the university was able to revive itself after closing in 1858.
  • Academic milestones began with Warren Clark Eustis and Henry Martyn Williamson graduating in 1873 as the university's first graduates.
  • Helen Marr Ely was the first female graduate in 1875.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from MN state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
1 mi(2 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
297 mi(515 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
353 mi(612 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul6 mi
MKE Milwaukee300 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare338 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1119 mi · ~32h 20m drive
New York, NY1015 mi · ~29h 19m drive
Hartford, CT1053 mi · ~30h 25m drive
Providence, RI1113 mi · ~32h 9m drive
Albany, NY982 mi · ~28h 22m drive
Syracuse, NY858 mi · ~24h 47m drive
Rochester, NY785 mi · ~22h 41m drive
Buffalo, NY728 mi · ~21h 2m drive
Philadelphia, PA982 mi · ~28h 22m drive
Pittsburgh, PA740 mi · ~21h 23m drive
Harrisburg, PA890 mi · ~25h 43m drive
Newark, NJ1006 mi · ~29h 4m drive
Washington, DC930 mi · ~26h 52m drive
Baltimore, MD936 mi · ~27h 2m drive
Atlanta, GA907 mi · ~26h 12m drive
Charlotte, NC937 mi · ~27h 4m drive
Raleigh, NC994 mi · ~28h 43m drive
Miami, FL1513 mi · ~43h 43m drive
Orlando, FL1308 mi · ~37h 47m drive
Tampa, FL1317 mi · ~38h 3m drive
Nashville, TN696 mi · ~20h 6m drive
New Orleans, LA1052 mi · ~30h 23m drive
Richmond, VA966 mi · ~27h 54m drive
Chicago, IL353 mi · ~10h 12m drive
Detroit, MI541 mi · ~15h 38m drive
Minneapolis, MN1 mi · ~2 min drive
St. Louis, MO465 mi · ~13h 26m drive
Kansas City, MO412 mi · ~11h 54m drive
Indianapolis, IN509 mi · ~14h 42m drive
Columbus, OH625 mi · ~18h 3m drive
Cleveland, OH628 mi · ~18h 9m drive
Milwaukee, WI297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Dallas, TX864 mi · ~24h 58m drive
Houston, TX1057 mi · ~30h 32m drive
Austin, TX1045 mi · ~30h 11m drive
San Antonio, TX1112 mi · ~32h 7m drive
Los Angeles, CA1523 mi · ~44h drive
San Francisco, CA1583 mi · ~45h 44m drive
San Diego, CA1532 mi · ~44h 15m drive
Seattle, WA1393 mi · ~40h 15m drive
Portland, OR1425 mi · ~41h 10m drive
Denver, CO700 mi · ~20h 13m drive
Phoenix, AZ1280 mi · ~36h 59m drive
Salt Lake City, UT986 mi · ~28h 29m drive
Honolulu, HI3964 mi · ~114h 31m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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