University of Minnesota Morris

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Morris, MN
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

981
University of Minnesota Morris overview
University of Minnesota Morris overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) is a public liberal arts college located in Morris, Minnesota, approximately 160 miles northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Established in 1960 on the site of a former Native American boarding school, the campus maintains its historic buildings while incorporating modern academic facilities across its 130-acre rural setting. The institution operates as one of five campuses within the University of Minnesota system, focusing exclusively on undergraduate education through a liberal arts curriculum. UMN Morris emphasizes environmental sustainability and renewable energy, with notable programs in the sciences, education, and environmental studies. The campus features traditional residence halls housing most first-year students, while the college maintains agreements with the region's Native American tribes to provide tuition benefits, reflecting its commitment to its historical origins.

Ratings

University of Minnesota-Morris is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    9 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    10 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
University of Minnesota Morris admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1040/1250
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/28
  • GPA 3.54

Acceptance Rate

74.9%
University of Minnesota Morris applications overview
  • Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 10%
  • Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Minnesota Resident Tuition

$14,526

Out of State Resident Tuition

$16,710

Breakdown

In State Costs for University of Minnesota Morris
  • Tuition $14,526
  • Books and Supplies $800
  • Other Fees $1,396
  • Room and Board $11,302
  • Budget for Other Expenses $2,250
  • Total One Year Cost $30,274

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

60% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Minnesota Morris are Psychology, Social Sciences, and Physical Sciences. 12% of students major in Psychology, 10% in Social Sciences, and 10% in Physical Sciences.

  • Psychology 12%
  • Social Sciences 10%
  • Physical Sciences 10%
  • Biology 9%
  • Business 8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174251.

GPA calculator: University of Minnesota Morris GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026