University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

100 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

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Pillsbury Hall, one of the oldest buildings on campus (1889)
Pillsbury Hall, one of the oldest buildings on campus (1889)
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities School Description

The University of Minnesota, founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.

In all of its activities, the University strives to sustain an open exchange of ideas in an environment that embodies the values of academic freedom, responsibility, integrity, and cooperation; that provides an atmosphere of mutual respect, free from racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice and intolerance; that assists individuals, institutions, and communities in responding to a continuously changing world; that is conscious of and responsive to the needs of the many communities it is committed to serving; that creates and supports partnerships within the University, with other educational systems and institutions, and with communities to achieve common goals; and that inspires, sets high expectations for, and empowers individuals within its community.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Spanning the Mississippi River, the flagship campus has a broad green mall in the classical style, lined with towering elm trees, providing an ideal setting for inquiry.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (known locally as the U of M or the U) is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest student body in the United States, with 51,140 students.

History

The University was founded on February 25, 1851, but it did not begin enrolling students until 1867< at because of financial problems and the American Civil War. After a sizable loan from John Sargent Pillsbury, known to many as the Father of the University, the school reopened.< Pillsbury, a University regent, state senator and governor, used this political influence for the University to become the recipient of a Morrill Land-Grant, which meant that the federal government provided land for use or to sell to provide education for students of all incomes, as well as maintaining a commitment to the state's agriculture as still seen today on the St. Paul Campus, the Arboretum and the development of the state fruit: the honeycrisp apple.

The first president, inaugurated on December 22, 1869, was William Watts Folwell. The first Bachelor of Arts degrees were received in 1873, with Doctor of Philosophy degrees in 1888. The Duluth, Morris and Crookston, Minnesota, campuses joined the system in 1947, 1960 and 1966, respectively.

Campuses

Minneapolis campus

External link: Map of Minneapolis Campus

The original Minneapolis campus overlooked the Saint Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River, but it was later moved about a mile downstream to its current location. The original site is now marked by a small park known as Chute Square at the intersection of University and Central Avenues. The school shut down following a financial crisis during the American Civil War, but reopened in 1867 with considerable financial help from Pillsbury. It was upgraded from a preparatory school to a college in 1869.(Pitmod, Boc, Barryus & Ouz).

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Golden Gophers
Nicknames:
The U, UM

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
32,817
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 21,228
Students Receiving Aid:
76%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 45
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 56%
Men 44%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 78%
Other 8%
Asian 8%
African-American 4%
Hispanic 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 65%
Out-of-State 35%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Minnesota 65%
Wisconsin 23%
Illinois 2%
North Dakota 1%
South Dakota 1%
Percent of Students International: 6%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 16%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Big Ten Conference)
Basketball (Big Ten Conference)
Baseball (Big Ten Conference)
Track (Big Ten Conference)

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 9,598 $ 21,228  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 7,950 $ 19,580  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,648 $ 1,648  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 5,004 17%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,280 22%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 5,816 30%  
Student Loans:
$ 5,820 54%  
Any Aid:
  76%  

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 57% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 18%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 540, Math: 580
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 680, Math: 700
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 94%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 22, Math: 23
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 29, Verbal: 29, Math: 29

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 45.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Recommended
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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Question: university of minnesota twin cities admission requirement?

can i get the exact thing i need to get into the university of minnesota twin city, i have a good GPA 3.77 and i say it is getting higher, my ACT is about 21, i'm in a program called upward bound. is that enough for me to get admitted in that university.
36 months ago

Best Answer

With a strong GPA, you should be good, especially if you have teken tougher courses. I know w/ the University of Wisconsin (the school most similar to UM-TC) ACT scores are the last thing they look at, after GPA, classes, activities, service, essay, ect.

Question: Tell me how to fit in as a new college student?

I have no pre-existing friends/family in the area, since I'm from out-of-state going to the University of Minnesota: Twin Cities. But I'm open to doing social activities and chilling with people. Will I do fine?
39 months ago

Best Answer

You have no need to worry whatsoever about not having friends or family in the area. Along with the fact that there are many people like you (even coming from cities in the same state that are far away, they may not know anyone either), most people won't already have a pre-existing group of friends. Since you're going to be living on-campus, you'll be right in the middle of events and stuff. You'll probably get to know everyone on your floor soon enough; you'll meet your roommates' friends and friends of people on your floor. You'll be fine with the social scene; anyone who's open enough to meeting other people will do fine. If you still feel like you're not meeting enough people, join a bunch of clubs that you're interested in (political philosophies, environmntal groups, AIDS projects, you know what I mean), and you'll meet people who share similar interests. I commute to campus so I don't really know anyone, but people I know who live in the dorms are really involved if they want to be. They have tons of friends just from all over the place (like compared to my 40 or so Facebook friends from UCLA, they have friends in the hundreds). I'm not much of a social person, though; it's really all up to how you take advantage of where you are. Good luck, and have fun! But more than anything, study hard, since that's what you're in college for anyway =)

Question: Can I transfer to the University of Minnesota: Twin Cities after a semester of community college?

I didn't due too well in high school due to various issues, but I graduated. I got my diploma and impressive ACT/SAT scores, but my GPA wasn't good enough to warrant admission into the University of Minnesota. I know I have the smarts, and now I have the motivation. If I were to go to a local community college in Minnesota and get all A's, do you guys think that it would be possible for me to transfer to the large university after a semester?
40 months ago
Luz
Luz

Best Answer

SURE!!! You can transfer to a university after going to a community college. If I were you, I'd first call the U of M and ask how many credits you can transfer, sometimes they have limits. Then you'll know how many and what classes you should take so that you won't waist your time. I hope it helps!!!

Question: Does anyone have any input about the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities?

I am looking for a school near me to go to in the next couple years. (I'm a junior in high school right now.) While doing a college survey thing, I found that the major I'm interested in is available at this university (as opposed to one of my previous university choices). Additionally, I'm pretty sure the tuition there counts as in-state for me (I live in Wisconsin). So, I was wondering, what sorts of things can you people tell me about it? How's the campus? What about the professors? Are they generally helpful? What about class size? I know a lot of students go there... Are most classes auditorium-sized? I really prefer one-on-one-ish classes... If it makes any difference, I'm going to study international relations, so those are the sorts of classes I'd be taking. Thanks in advance for any input! I really appreciate it! :-D
43 months ago

Best Answer

I am a Goldie Gopher. When I went there, it was OK. Professors are extremely opinionated and close minded, but they are nice about it. Do not even think about trying to get housing, as the housing situation has only gotten worse since I left. Also, you definitely must get a parking permit, as parking is a bitch. Dinky town has better shopping, and Shuang Cheng is great Chinese food. Stadium village sucks, unless you like to get piss drunk. Then it rocks. Koffman Student Union is a good place to hang, as it is central to the U. Get Rollerblades, as 1st year students for a liberal arts major are screwed. Since you want to study int. relations, get to know the west bank. get a room in the projects, and the campus is a light little hike for you, if you do not want to get a car. Good school though, and intl. relations is a solid major from the U. I was an East Asian Studies major. Email me if yo have any other questions.

Question: what is your impression of University of Minnesota twin cities?

im going there this fall...
44 months ago

Best Answer

It's a great campus in Minneapolis--St Paul's campus is a little spread out. A quick bus ride to Downtown and if you're living somewhere on campus, probably a short walk to a busiess district for food and fun. Do you know about craigslist?! (I'll put the link below for Mpls.) It's fun to read through things and posting is free. Whether you're looking for housing or furniture...a good place to look. If you haven't explored the U of M's web site, that's the 2nd link! Ask a more specific quesion and I'm sure others will give you their two cents!

Photos

  • Pillsbury Hall, one of the oldest buildings on campus (1889)
    Pillsbury Hall, one of the oldest buildings on campus (1889) [source]
  • The university in 1875
    The university in 1875 [source]
  • Aerial photo of Minneapolis campus, facing east
    Aerial photo of Minneapolis campus, facing east [source]
  • Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art
    Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art [source]
  • The Washington Avenue Bridge connects the East Bank and West Bank portions of the Minneapolis campus.
    The Washington Avenue Bridge connects the East Bank and West Bank portions of the Minneapolis campus. [source]
  • Aerial photo of St. Paul campus, facing south
    Aerial photo of St. Paul campus, facing south [source]
  • University of Minnesota Athletics "Block M"
    University of Minnesota Athletics "Block M" [source]

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