University of Minnesota Twin Cities Comparison

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Overview

 Minnesota
Location Minneapolis, MN
Setting Large City
Enrollment 54,890
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #150
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website umn.edu
Team Colors          

Costs

 Minnesota
Tuition (In State) $14,496
Tuition (Out of State) $34,410
Room & Board $13,028
Avg Net Price $16,730
Avg Grant Aid $11,807
% Receiving Grant Aid 62%

Admission

 Minnesota
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 39,863
Admitted 30,705
Acceptance Rate 77%
Enrolled % 21.9%
Avg High School GPA 3.75
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Very High
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 27/31
SAT Range 1310/1480
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 1, 2026

Academics

 Minnesota
Student to Faculty Ratio 16:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (13%)
  • Business (11%)
  • Engineering (10%)
  • Biology (8%)
  • Psychology (7%)

Outcomes

 Minnesota
Graduation Rate 70%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $58,200
Making Student Loan Payments 74%
Median Student Loan Debt $20,185
Median Loan Payment $208

Diversity

 Minnesota
% Men 12%
% Women 16%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 70%
% Black 4%
% Hispanic 4%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 9%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

 Minnesota
% In-State 66%
% Out-of-State 26%

Campus

 Minnesota
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/