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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (U of M)
- 100 Church Street SE
- Minneapolis, MN 55455
- OPEID College Code: 00396900
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- General Phone: (612) 625-5000
- President: Robert H. Bruininks
- Website: www1.umn.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 50,883
- College Alias: U of M
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is located in St. Paul/Minneapolis and is a public research facility.
History
Though the University of Minnesota was founded on February 25, 1851, no students were welcomed within its halls until 1867. Enrolment was detained because of the American Civil War, as well as financial challenges. However, in 1867, John Sergent Pillbury, a University regent, state governor and senator, loaned the school a sizeable sum and used his political position to allow it to become the recipient of a Morrill Land Grant. The first president, William Watts Folwell was inaugurated on December 22, 1869. The First Bachelor Degree was awarded in 1873. In 1888, Doctor of Philosophy degrees were awarded.
The original Minneapolis campus was located on the Mississippi River, overlooking St. Anthony Falls. It was upgraded to a college from a preparatory school in 1869.
Minneapolis Campus
Today, the University's Minneapolis campus is located on both banks for the Mississippi River; the East Bank being the main campus. East Bank is divided into five areas. They are:
- The Athletic Area
- The Gateway Area
- The Health Area
- The Knoll Area
- The Mall Area
The West Bank first saw major development during the 1960s. West Bank Art Center consists of:
- The Barbara Barker Center for Dance
- Ferguson Hall
- Regis Center for Art
- Ted Mann Concert Hall
- Rarig Center
St. Paul Campus
The St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is located in the Falcon Heights Suburb. Social Sciences and the College of Food are located here. The Washington Avenue Bridge over the Mississippi allows students easy access between the East and West Banks. Gopher way tunnels allow students access to some buildings during inclement weather. The University has its own law enforcement in and around campus for student safety.
Academics
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is compromised of sixteen colleges and schools. Examples include:
- College of Biological Sciences
- College of Design
- College of Food, Agriculture and National Resource Sciences
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- School of Nursing
- School of Dentistry
- Law School
- College of Education and Human Development
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities ranks as second largest for higher education in the Midwest and offers degrees in a large variety of fields.
Athletics
The intercollegiate teams at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities are called the Golden Gophers. Goldy Gopher is the campus mascot. Teams include:
- Basketball
- Football
- Hockey
- Wrestling
Student Life
There are a wide variety of academic, cultural, entertainment and professional opportunities at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. There are over 600 co-curricular, cultural and educational organizations from which students can choose. Examples include:
- ACLU Law Student Group
- Adaptive Sports Club
- Agricultural Education Club
- AHC Multicultural Society
- Animal Science Graduate Club
- Biological Science Research Club
- Black Motivated Women
- Cardiovascular Disease Interest Group
- Champions for Christ
- Disabled Student Cultural Center
- Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
- Fisheries and Wildlife Club
- Gophers Dairy Club
There are hundreds of others and also a wide variety of fraternities and sororities.
Local Community
There are a wide variety of art galleries and museums in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area that offer free admission. Other attractions offer free admission occasionally. Free attractions include:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Minnesota State Capitol
- TRACES Museum Center for History and Culture-donation requested
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
- Minnehaha Depot
- Museum of Russian Art
- Bell Museum of Natural History - free only on Sunday
Be sure to check out The Museum Adventure Pass, which is a free pass handed out by libraries in the Twin Cities area.
If you enjoy an adventure, be sure to visit Guthrie Theater. The building is beautiful, has glass floors and fascinating spaces. The Endless Bridge spans the spectacular Mississippi River.
From fly fishing to shopping, fun and nightlife hotspots, there is something for everyone in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - U of M Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 11,782 | 14,314 | 26,096 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 6,377 (54%) | 8,446 (59%) | 14,823 (57%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,339 (37%) | 2,941 (35%) | 5,280 (36%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 957 | 18% |
| ACT ® Exam | 4,976 | 94% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 540 | 680 |
| SAT ® Math | 580 | 700 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 24 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 23 | 29 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 49% | 19% | 24% | 42% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,021 | $3,667 | $3,829 | $5,028 |
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Number in Default | 107 | 112 | 123 |
| Number in Repayment | 6,710 | 7,758 | 7,346 |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $9,598 | $9,173 | $8,622 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,228 | $20,803 | $20,252 |
| Books and Supplies | $976 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,456 | $7,200 | $6,556 |
| Other Expenses | $2,128 | $2,124 | $2,120 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,456 | $7,200 | $6,978 |
| Other Expenses | $2,128 | $2,124 | $2,120 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,128 | $2,124 | $2,120 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,158 | $19,397 | $18,198 |
| Out of State | $31,788 | $31,027 | $29,828 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,158 | $19,397 | $18,620 |
| Out of State | $31,788 | $31,027 | $30,250 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $12,702 | $12,197 | $11,642 |
| Out of State | $24,332 | $23,827 | $23,272 |
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Dental School | $22,324 | $37,976 |
| Medical School | $20,466 | $25,342 |
| Pharmacy School | $17,648 | $29,036 |
| Veterinary School | $20,847 | $39,505 |
| Law School | $21,648 | $31,148 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 50,883 Undergraduate: 32,294 Graduate: 14,946 Professional: 3,643
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 24,007 Female: 26,876
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 15,106 Female: 17,188
- Graduate Gender Male: 7,203 Female: 7,743
- Professional Gender Male: 1,698 Female: 1,945
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 36,488 Part-Time: 14,395
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 27,091 Part-Time: 5,203
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,816 Part-Time: 9,130
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 3,581 Part-Time: 62
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 3,731 | 7% |
| American Indian | 431 | 0.8% |
| Black | 2,069 | 4% |
| Asian | 4,076 | 8% |
| Hispanic | 1,070 | 2% |
| White | 36,469 | 72% |
| Unknown | 3,037 | 6% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,009 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 10,013 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 11,160 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 9,538 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 9,292 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 4,380 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2,164 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2,146 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,001 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 94 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 86 | 0.2% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 17,529 | 14,687 | 2,842 |
| Faculty Status | 3,507 | 3,018 | 489 |
| Tenured Faculty | 2,054 | 1,971 | 83 |
| Graduate Assistants | 5,537 | - | 5,537 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 5,651 | 4,365 | 1,286 |
| Primarily Instruction | 3,545 | 2,567 | 978 |
| Primarily Research | 1,689 | 1,455 | 234 |
| Primarily Public Service | 402 | 337 | 65 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 2,239 | 2,010 | 229 |
| Other Professionals | 4,316 | 3,651 | 665 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 5,323 | 4,661 | 662 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1,898 | 1,639 | 259 |
| Skilled Crafts | 492 | 469 | 23 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1,208 | 1,153 | 55 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,920 (1,642) | $101,382 (1,048) | $77,991 (594) |
| Professor | $124,509 (659) | $126,817 (519) | $115,953 (140) |
| Associate Professor | $83,878 (421) | $87,684 (243) | $78,683 (178) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,267 (330) | $73,739 (187) | $70,343 (143) |
| Instructor | $44,014 (118) | $46,081 (42) | $42,872 (76) |
| Lecturer | $54,183 (112) | $59,622 (57) | $48,547 (55) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $105,905 (399) | $111,718 (258) | $95,271 (141) |
| Professor | $131,300 (154) | $131,530 (125) | $130,307 (29) |
| Associate Professor | $105,381 (104) | $107,254 (64) | $102,383 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $88,739 (82) | $92,359 (38) | $85,613 (44) |
| Instructor | $65,371 (21) | $78,429 (6) | $60,147 (15) |
| Lecturer | $68,893 (9) | $70,233 (7) | $64,200 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $91,695 (2,041) | $99,411 (1,306) | $77,983 (735) |
| Professor | $121,274 (813) | $123,091 (644) | $114,351 (169) |
| Associate Professor | $84,343 (525) | $87,699 (307) | $79,616 (218) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,335 (412) | $74,048 (225) | $70,274 (187) |
| Instructor | $45,445 (139) | $48,342 (48) | $43,917 (91) |
| Lecturer | $54,346 (121) | $59,386 (64) | $48,686 (57) |
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $8,566,107 | $4,557,708 | $4,008,399 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 53% | 47% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 978 | 458 | 520 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 853 | 413 | 440 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 379 | 143 | 236 |
| Football | 116 | 116 | - |
| Golf | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Gymnastics | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Ice Hockey | 49 | 25 | 24 |
| Rowing | 89 | - | 89 |
| Soccer | 26 | - | 26 |
| Softball | 26 | - | 26 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 88 | 42 | 46 |
| Tennis | 26 | 12 | 14 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Wrestling | 40 | 40 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $352,136 | $109,339 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $104,311 | $56,105 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 69 | 38 | 31 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Ice Hockey | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Rowing | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 88%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 53%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 63% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 63% |
| Female | 64% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 69% |
| American Indian | 29% |
| Black | 39% |
| Asian | 52% |
| Hispanic | 59% |
| White | 66% |
| Unknown | 57% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 37% |
| 5 Years | 58% |
| 6 Years | 63% |
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 20 | 17 |
| Liquor Related | 187 | 163 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 15 | 14 |
| Liquor Related | 154 | 123 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 12 | 13 |
| Robbery | 7 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 3 |
| Burglary | 272 | 289 |
| Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Arson | 3 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 10 | 10 |
| Robbery | 3 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 42 | 25 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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