Thursday, July 29th, 2010

University of Minnesota


Location and Affiliation:

University of Minnesota is located in Minneapolis, population 373,188.
Affiliation: Public.

Population:

University of Minnesota’s enrollment in Minneapolis is 26,479 students.

• 53% female
• 4% black
• 9% Asian
• 2% Hispanic
• 1% American Indian
• 2% international

74% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 85%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:15

Academic Level:

• University of Minnesota is a Level 2 school
• ACT/SAT Optional
• The average high school GPA is n/a
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 23-28
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 540-660, Math 560-680, Composite 1100-1340

Most Popular Majors:

• Business 9%
• Interdisciplinary Studies 6%
• Visual and Performing Arts 5%
• Biology 5%
• Social Sciences/History 13%
• Psychology 7%
• English 7%
• Communications 5%
• Engineering 7%

Graduates:

56% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $45
• The admission application deadline is rolling
• The financial aid deadline is January 15

Generosity:

Average need met is 82%.

Features:

The University of Minnesota is a land grant college. It is one of the most comprehensive public universities in the U.S. and ranks among the most prestigious. UM is the state’s primary research university. Founded in 1851, the University of Minnesota has four campuses–Twin Cities, Duluth, Morris and Crookston.

Contact:

University of Minnesota–Twin Cities Admissions 1-800-752-1000.

Learn more about University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. http://www.umn.edu