UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Gopher nation is contagious! The University of Minnesota is a large DI, RI institution with so much to offer. The well defined campus is green and impressive with a cosmopolitan feel in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can easily engage both on and off campus with access to valuable internships, research opportunities, expansive dining and culture options. Just minutes from the airport, this school is worth a visit if you’re looking for top notch academics and big time sports.
• Public
• Undergraduate enrollment ~ 40,000
• Admit rate – 75%
• Financial Aid forms required – FAFSA
• Retention rate – 90%
• Student to faculty ratio – 17:1
CURRICULUM
• Open curriculum with only one required first year tutorial class
• Language requirement for all students (can test out)
• Popular majors include Psychology (biggest), Computer Science, Journalism
• STEM heavy campus
STUDENT BODY
• Core curriculum requires all students to take classes in multiple areas, including a first-year writing course
• Sports are well attended and tickets are often free of charge
• Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey are particularly well-attended
• Free shuttles for students to get across campuses
• One of the largest study abroad programs in the country
• Need to be ready for Minnesota winters, though there are tunnels and skyways linking many buildings
• About 75% hail form Minnesota and 6% are international
• Greek life is very popular
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
• Holistic admissions review
• 1/3 of students apply undecided
• Students can interview with an admissions counselor or senior student
FINANCIALS
• Offers both Merit and Need based aid
photo courtesy University of Minnesota
