UMD Description

Comprehensive academics, research opportunities, vibrant arts and entertainment and hundreds of student life options are some of what you will find at University of Minnesota at Duluth.

A major university, University of Minnesota Duluth caters to all interest areas, backgrounds and ages in its academic offerings. You can get a degree in Addiction Studies, Aerospace Studies, Animal Services, Art and Design, Business, Cultural Studies, Engineering, English, Social Work or Theatre, among many others.

With research conducted in numerous divisions, students have the chance to work collaboratively with faculty on cutting-edge discoveries.

In its commitment to serving as many types of students as possible, Duluth offers more than just traditional campus services such as career, academic and personal counseling and financial aid. They also have services and programs for specific populations such as degree programs for senior citizens, an evening degree program for adults, an American Indian Resource Center and services for Veteran’s and Gay and Lesbian students.

With over 260 student organizations and clubs, student life is rich. Housing several theatres, a student-run radio station, music events and a campus museum, Duluth has much in the way of arts and entertainment as well. Within the city of Duluth there are also a number of theatres, museums, restaurants and cafes.

Admission requirements differ depending on the department and degree for which one is applying with academic performance consistently being the most important factor.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Bulldogs

Nickname

UMD

Website

www.d.umn.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$11,004

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,004

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

11,664

UMD Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
10,243
Freshman Class
2,118
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
11,664

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
87%
Graduate
13%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

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

In-State
77%
Out-of-State
23%

Gender of Students

Women
50%
Men
50%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
1%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
88%
Latino
1%
Other
8%

Students State Origin

Minnesota
77%
Wisconsin
9%
Other
14%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%