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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.
University Of Minnesota - Duluth is in a small city, in Duluth, Minnesota. The school is classified as a public college. Students at University Of Minnesota - Duluth earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include science and mathematics.
University Of Minnesota - Duluth does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 517 to 630 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 497 and 630.
Some professors at University Of Minnesota - Duluth are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
University Of Minnesota - Duluth, in 2005, had 10,496 students (9,638 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at University Of Minnesota - Duluth belong to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Minnesota - Duluth
515 Darland Administration Bldg
Duluth, MN 55812
General Phone: (218) 726-8000
Admissions Phone: (800) 232-1339
Financial Aid Phone: (800) 232-1339
http://www.d.umn.edu/
University Of Minnesota - Duluth awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 338 | marketing, business management, accounting, finance, human resources management, labor relations |
| Education And Teaching | 321 | teacher ed, education, kindergarten/preschool teaching, social studies teaching, education courses, instructional media design, health teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 205 | English, political science, history, sociology, Spanish language, international relations, anthropology, geography, ... |
| Science | 191 | biology, chemistry, cell biology, geology, biochemistry, biological and biomedical sciences, physics, physical sciences, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 145 | psychology, communication disorders, counseling psychology |
| Engineering | 109 | electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, various engineering courses, archeology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 95 | computer science, computer networking |
| Media | 93 | communication studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 75 | criminology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 57 | exercise science, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 49 | commercial art |
| Family And Social Work | 37 | social work |
| Mathematics | 36 | mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 27 | environmental studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 26 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 21 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Music | 15 | music, music theory and composition, music performance, various music studies |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | occupational safety tech, industrial tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health care administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Minnesota - Duluth in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,632 | 70 |
| Master's degree | 192 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 24 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 12 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 2 |
In 2005, University Of Minnesota - Duluth had a total enrollment of 10,496 students (9,638 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 86% |
| Wisconsin | 11% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
University Of Minnesota - Duluth offers campus housing for 3,021 of its 9,638 (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 | 6,417 | 5,223 | 81% | 2,164 | 41% |
| Men | 3,174 | 2,489 | 78% | 1,111 | 45% |
| Women | 3,166 | 2,686 | 85% | 1,035 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 517 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 497 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 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 | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 232-1339
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,512 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,619 |
| Room and board | $ 5,546 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,144 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,390 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Minnesota - Duluth participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 238800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (800) 232-1339
University Of Minnesota - Duluth has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 141 | 51 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 52 | 47 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 54 | 61 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $88,096 | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $81,072 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 69 | $82,317 | 16 | $76,561 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 68 | $68,168 | 38 | $64,762 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 70 | $53,076 | 60 | $48,815 |
| Instructor | academic year | 31 | $43,282 | 42 | $37,195 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 238 | $64,590 | 156 | $52,417 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Track | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 137 | 103 | 240 |
| Football | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Track | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 65 | 89 |
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
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Chemical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/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 ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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 4% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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