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. The University's mission, carried out on multiple campuses and throughout the state, is threefold:
1. Research and Discovery
Generate and preserve knowledge, understanding, and creativity by conducting high-quality research, scholarship, and artistic activity that benefit students, scholars, and communities across the state, the nation, and the world.
2. Teaching and Learning
Share that knowledge, understanding, and creativity by providing a broad range of educational programs in a strong and diverse community of learners and teachers, and prepare graduate, professional, and undergraduate students, as well as non-degree-seeking students interested in continuing education and lifelong learning, for active roles in a multiracial and multicultural world.
3. Outreach and Public Service
Extend, apply, and exchange knowledge between the University and society by applying scholarly expertise to community problems, by helping organizations and individuals respond to their changing environments, and by making the knowledge and resources created and preserved at the University accessible to the citizens 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 (U of M or The U) is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system. It is located on two campuses in the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota; the campuses are linked through a dedicated bus system. Its student body is the fourth largest in the United States according to Fall 2007 statistics, with 50,880 students.
The second largest institution of higher education in the Midwest, the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, offers degree programs in many fields, from agriculture to modern dance. As of 2006, the university has sixteen schools and colleges:
The university recently reorganized its college system, merging some of the colleges together. General College, the School of Social Work and the Department of Family Social Science from the College of Human Ecology merged with the old College of Education and Human Development, forming a new College of Education and Human Development, while the College of Natural Resources merged with the College of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences into the new College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS). The design-oriented programs from the College of Human Ecology merged with the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture(CALA), creating the new College of Design. These plans were controversial, particularly the closing of General College, which had been the entry point to the university for many first-generation students, low-income students, students with disabilities, athletes, and students of color since its founding in 1932.
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| Percent of Students International: | 7% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 16% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Big Ten Conference) Basketball (Big Ten Conference) Baseball (Big Ten Conference) Track (Big Ten Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 8,622 | $ 20,252 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 7,140 | $ 18,770 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,482 | $ 1,482 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 4,564 | 21% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,669 | 25% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,272 | 27% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,981 | 50% | |
Any Aid: |
74% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 70% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 19% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 540, Math: 570 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 660, Math: 690 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 94% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 21, Math: 22 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 28, Verbal: 28, Math: 28 |
| 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 |
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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.
19 months ago
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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.
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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?
22 months ago
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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 =)
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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?
22 months ago
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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!!!
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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
26 months ago
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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.
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im going there this fall...
27 months ago
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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!
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