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- FAFSA School Code: 003969
- Phone: (651) 793-1300
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81%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,087Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
700 East Seventh Street, Saint Paul, MN
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. Meanwhile, other attractions in the Twin Cities metropolitan area offer free admission, as well. Examples in the area include free attractions such as:
- 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.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants University of Minnesota – Twin Cities accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at University of Minnesota – Twin Cities is around 51,000 students, where graduate students make up roughly 12% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $16,700. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $55 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- In-State: $13,000-$16,000
- Out-of-State: $32,000-$37,940
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $510-$610 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $1,200-$1,500 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 81% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 62% | $9,521 |
Receiving Student Loans | 46% | $7,797 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities may provide services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dance Program
- Dental Hygienist Program
- Dietetics Program
- Coordinated Dietetics Program
- Endodontics Program
- Funeral Service Education Program
- Health Services Administration Program
- Law Program
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- Music Program
- Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Program
- Nurse Midwifery Education Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics Program
- Pediatric Dentistry Program
- Periodontics Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Prosthodontics Program
- Master's in Public Health (M.P.H.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
- Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) Program
Campus: University of Minnesota Medical School
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- * Accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (since 1942)
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Big Ten Conference)
- Basketball (Big Ten Conference)
- Track and Field (Big Ten Conference)
- Football (Big Ten Conference)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Minnesota – Twin Cities by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Animal Science (B, D, M)
- Food Science (B, D, M)
Architecture
- Architecture (B, C)
- Urban Planning (M)
- Landscape Architect (M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Exercise Physiology (B, D, M)
- Physiology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Neuroscience (B, D)
- Epidemiology (D, M)
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology (B)
- Biostatistics (C, D, M)
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (D, M)
- Bioinformatics (D, M)
- Pharmacology (D, M)
- Botany (B, D, M)
- Entomology (D, M)
- Microbiology (M)
- Biophysics
- Toxicology
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (C, D, M)
- Finance (B)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Accounting (B, C, M)
- Human Resources (B, C, M)
- Operations Management (B)
- Sales Manager (B)
- Taxation (M)
- Organizational Leadership (D, M)
- Insurance (B)
- Organizational and Nonprofit Management
- International Business
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, D, M)
- Computer Systems Analyst (B)
- Computer Networking (B, C)
Education
- Education (B, C, M)
- Elementary Education (B)
- Curriculum and Instruction (D, M)
- ESL (C)
- Special Education (B, C, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, D)
- Kindergarten and Preschool Education (B, M)
- Physical Education (C, M)
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Industrial Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Materials Engineering (B, D, M)
- Systems Engineering (M)
English Language and Literature
- Rhetoric and Composition (B, D, M)
- English (B, D, M)
- Creative Writing (M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Medicine (D)
- Pharmacy (D)
- Nursing (B, M)
- Dentistry (D)
- Public Health (C, M)
- Nursing Administration (D)
- Healthcare Administration (B, M)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (B)
- Occupational Therapy (M)
- Environmental Health (D, M)
- Dental Hygienist (B, M)
- Mental Health Counseling (M)
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling (M)
- Music Therapy (B)
- Respiratory Therapy
- Nursing Science
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition (B, D, M)
- Cognitive Science (M)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (C, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics (B, D, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Personal and Culinary Services
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
- Religious Studies (B)
- Jewish and Judaic Studies (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Geology (B, D, M)
- Astrophysics (B, D, M)
- Geophysics and Seismology
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
- Developmental And Child Psychology (B, D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (D, M)
- Public Policy (M)
- Public Administration (C, D, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- Economics (B)
- Criminology (B)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- International Relations (B)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Geography (B, D, M)
- Urban Studies (B)
- Cartography and GIS (M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Graphic Design (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, D, M)
- Music (B, D, M)
- Interior Design (B)
- Art History (B, D, M)
- Dance (B)
- Design and Visual Communications
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
- Metropolitan State University in Virginia, MN (8 miles away)
- University of Wisconsin - River Falls in Platteville, WI (31 miles away)
- Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, MN (60 miles away)
- University of Wisconsin - Stout in Madison, WI (63 miles away)
- Minnesota State University - Mankato in North Mankato, MN (69 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- See all colleges in Minnesota
- Compare other Minnesota state universities
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003969
- Phone: (651) 793-1300
- School Homepage