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Founded in 1947, the University of Minnesota Duluth, or UMD, is a regional branch of the University of Minnesota System. It is located in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. The campus is spread across an area of 244 acres. UMD offers more than 10 bachelor degrees and over 70 majors and graduate programs in various fields of study. UMD is organized into the following schools and colleges:
University of Minnesota Duluth's athletic teams are nicknamed the Bulldogs.
The school is known for its programs in science.
University Of Minnesota Duluth does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 640.
University Of Minnesota Duluth has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 11,184 enrolled students in 2007.
University Of Minnesota Duluth offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Minnesota Duluth
515 Darland Administration Bldg
Duluth, MN 55812
General Phone: (218) 726-8000
http://www.d.umn.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 360 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources management, labor relations |
| Education And Teaching | 281 | teacher ed, education, social studies teaching, instructional media design, kindergarten/preschool teaching, health teaching, education courses, education of autistic, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 212 | political science, history, English, Spanish language, sociology, political science and government, anthropology, international relations, ... |
| Science | 192 | biology, cell biology, chemistry, biochemistry, geology, biological and biomedical sciences, physics, biomedical sciences, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 156 | psychology, communication disorders, counseling psychology |
| Engineering | 112 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, various engineering courses, archeology, civil engineering |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 80 | criminology |
| Media | 79 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 49 | computer science, computer networking |
| Family And Social Work | 47 | social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 40 | exercise science, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 38 | commercial art |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 27 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 27 | mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | occupational safety tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 22 | drama |
| Music | 19 | music, various music studies, music theory and composition, music performance |
| Fine Arts | 19 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Medical Administration | 16 | health care administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Minnesota Duluth in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,545 | 68 |
| Master's degree | 214 | 30 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 32 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 22 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, University Of Minnesota Duluth had a total enrollment of 11,184 students (10,143 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 86% |
| Wisconsin | 10% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
University Of Minnesota Duluth offers campus housing for 3,012 of its 10,143 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Duluth, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,149 | 5,195 | 73% | 2,240 | 43% |
| Men | 3,547 | 2,429 | 68% | 1,118 | 46% |
| Women | 3,602 | 2,766 | 77% | 1,122 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 3% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,093 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,815 |
| Room and board | $ 5,904 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,166 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,652 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Minnesota Duluth participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 238800)
University Of Minnesota Duluth has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 142 | 61 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 60 | 58 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 49 | 63 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $75,025 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 66 | $89,136 | 20 | $81,823 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 70 | $72,041 | 44 | $66,031 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 74 | $57,431 | 72 | $52,690 |
| Instructor | academic year | 35 | $45,925 | 45 | $43,585 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 245 | $68,502 | 181 | $56,889 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 123 | 115 | 238 |
| Football | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| Track | 0 | 33 | 33 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 70 | 94 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Labor and Industrial Relations
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Health Teacher Education
Indian/Native American Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Cell Physiology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Pharmacology
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Toxicology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Minnesota Duluth Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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