UMN Description

It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to join a bachelor, master, continuing education, law school or medical school program; there is something at the University of Minnesota, located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, for almost everyone.

The schools of study include allied health, biological sciences, dentistry, design, education, management, nursing, pharmacy, public affairs and veterinary medicine.

Among the student services are Greek life, bookstores, housing, dining services, libraries, health and wellness centers, and career services.

University of Minnesota also prides itself on its sports programs as a major contender in the Big Ten conference. If you’re a fan of football, basketball, baseball, or any other major sport, UMN is the place to be.

There are also many career resources offered at the university for students and alumni. These services include counseling, career exploration courses, internships, research opportunities, mentoring programs, workshops, career fairs and job searches.

Along with FAFSA funded loans and grants, there are many UMN scholarships available for eligible students. These scholarships are awarded based on need, special skills, and specific academic program. Students are automatically submitted for most of the scholarships, but some of them require an extra application.

For more information on UMN’s many programs, specific degree opportunities, and how to become a Golden Gopher, contact the University of Minnesota today!

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Golden Gophers

Nicknames

The U, UM

Website

www1.umn.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$11,466

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,466

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

51,659

UMN Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
32,557
Freshman Class
5,400
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
51,659

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
63%
Graduate
37%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
60%
Out-of-State
40%

Gender of Students

Women
53%
Men
47%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
4%
Asian
8%
Caucasian
78%
Latino
2%
Other
8%

Students State Origin

Minnesota
60%
Wisconsin
17%
Illinois
2%
North Dakota
1%
South Dakota
1%
Other
19%

International Students

International
9%
Domestic
91%