University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Large city

AskSchool #180 of 300PublicDoctoral university – very high research (R1)Test optional
Acceptance rate
79.8%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$16,778
Sticker price $30,061
Graduation rate
85%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$69,020
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
79.8%
Applicants (fall 2023)
39,863
Admitted (fall 2023)
30,705
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
6,736
Yield (admitted who enroll)
22%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
78%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
76%
SAT reading, middle 50%
640–730
SAT math, middle 50%
660–770
ACT composite, middle 50%
26–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
8% / 34%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
considered
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$6,642
Family income $30–48k$7,283
Family income $48–75k$9,931
Family income $75–110k$16,415
Family income $110k+$27,008
Full sticker price (per year)
$30,061
Tuition & fees – in-state
$17,214
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$38,362
Median debt at graduation
$19,500
Students with federal loans
28%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
85%
Freshmen who return for year 2
91%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$47,373
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$69,020

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
31,855
Graduate students
15,363
Student-to-faculty ratio
17 : 1
Women
54%
Students receiving Pell grants
18%
Full-time faculty
81%

Undergraduate diversity

White57%
Asian13%
Black9.9%
Hispanic6.5%
International6.2%
Two or more5.1%
Unknown1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%
Pacific Islander0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Biology & Biomedical Sciences12%
Business & Marketing11%
Computer & Information Sciences10%
Engineering9.7%
Social Sciences9.1%
Psychology8.5%
Education5.4%
Health Professions5.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Dr. Rebecca Cunningham
Main phone
(612) 625-5000
Address
100 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0213

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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