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The University of Minnesota Twin Cities, also known as “U of M”, is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system. It was established in 1851. It is located on two campuses in the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
The university’s intercollegiate sports teams are nicknamed the Golden Gophers. They are members of the Big Ten Conference and the Western Collegiate Hockey Association in the NCAA.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University Of Minnesota is known for its programs in science.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 580 and 700.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Minnesota is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 50,883 students at the school (as of 2007).
Full-time students are the norm at University Of Minnesota. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big Ten Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
100 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0213
General Phone: (612) 625-5000
http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/index.php
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,013 | interdisciplinary studies, speech and rhetoric, political science, English, history, economics, Spanish language, international relations, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,498 | business management, human resources, labor relations, finance, marketing, accounting, sales and marketing, retail, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 986 | teacher education, educational administration, elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, education courses, physical education teaching, special ed, adult education, ... |
| Engineering | 980 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, bioengineering, ... |
| Science | 943 | biology, chemistry, cell biology, physiology, physics, biochemistry, epidemiology, ecology, ... |
| Medicine | 905 | medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, public health, veterinary sciences, public health courses, neuroscience, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 698 | psychology, child psychology, educational psychology, communication disorders, physical therapy, substance abuse counseling, music therapy, mental and social health services |
| Media | 391 | journalism, communication and journalism, mass communication, journalism courses, communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 387 | social work, public policy analysis, family and consumer economics, public administration, housing, family and human sciences, social service professions |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 309 | exercise science, nutrition sciences, sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies, occupational therapy, rehabilitation, parks and recreation management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 299 | registered nursing, neonatal nursing, various nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 299 | computer science, computer engineering, computer networking, computer and info science |
| Law | 296 | law, legal research |
| Architecture And Planning | 276 | architecture, environmental design, urban planning, landscape architecture, architectural services |
| Mathematics | 177 | mathematics, statistics, mathematics and computer science, mathematics and statistics |
| Art Studies | 165 | art studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 143 | dental hygienist, clinical lab tech, audiology and speech pathology, health diagnostic professions, respiratory care tech, audiology, ophthalmic support services, radiation therapist, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 134 | criminology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 123 | environmental studies, fisheries sciences, forestry courses, natural resources management, natural resources courses, wildlife management, natural resources policy, wood science, ... |
| Music | 120 | music |
| Medical Administration | 112 | health care administration, environmental health, public health education, health and medical administrative, pharmacy courses, health care facilities management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 82 | agricultural business, food science, agricultural economics, agriculture, crop production, agricultural management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 75 | drama, dance |
| Animal Science And Care | 72 | animal science, animal husbandry |
| Design | 66 | design and visual communication, interior design |
| Religion And Philosophy | 61 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 46 | horticultural science, plant sciences, soil science, agronomy, plant breeding |
| Fine Arts | 45 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 34 | funeral and mortuary |
| Construction Trades | 32 | building inspection and management, apparel and textiles |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 27 | film and photography, film studies |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 6 | science tech |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | environmental control tech |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Minnesota in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 6,618 | 152 |
| Master's degree | 3,019 | 157 |
| First-professional degree | 848 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 819 | 111 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 294 | 38 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 106 | 26 |
| First-professional certificate | 82 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 6 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 7 | 8 |
In 2007, University Of Minnesota had a total enrollment of 50,883 students (41,927 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 66% |
| Wisconsin | 20% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| North Dakota | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
University Of Minnesota offers campus housing for 6,500 of its 41,927 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Minneapolis, 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 | 26,096 | 14,823 | 57% | 5,280 | 36% |
| Men | 11,782 | 6,377 | 54% | 2,339 | 37% |
| Women | 14,314 | 8,446 | 59% | 2,941 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 700 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
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 | 18% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,598 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,228 |
| Room and board | $ 7,456 |
| Room charge | $ 4,184 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,272 |
| Books and supplies | $ 976 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,128 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Minnesota participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 396900)
University Of Minnesota has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1,366 | 494 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 325 | 227 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 308 | 182 |
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 | 125 | $131,530 | 29 | $130,307 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 64 | $107,254 | 40 | $102,383 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 38 | $92,359 | 44 | $85,613 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $78,429 | 15 | $60,147 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 7 | $70,233 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 18 | $58,096 | 11 | $69,211 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 258 | $111,718 | 141 | $95,271 |
*: 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 | 519 | $126,817 | 140 | $115,953 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 243 | $87,684 | 178 | $78,683 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 187 | $73,739 | 143 | $70,343 |
| Instructor | academic year | 42 | $46,081 | 76 | $42,872 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 57 | $59,622 | 55 | $48,547 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1,048 | $101,382 | 594 | $77,991 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Ten Conference |
| Basketball | Big Ten Conference |
| Baseball | Big Ten Conference |
| Track | Big Ten Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 279 | 210 | 489 |
| Football | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Track | 47 | 35 | 82 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 104 | 160 | 264 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
Crop Production
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Architecture and Related Services, Other
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Environmental Design/Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Forestry, General
Forestry, Other
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Evaluation and Research
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technical Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Archeology
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
Transportation and Highway Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
Housing and Human Environments, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Plant Sciences, General
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Arabic Language and Literature
Area Studies, Other
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
East Asian Studies
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Hebrew Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Language Interpretation and Translation
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Scandinavian Studies
Sociology
South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions, Other
Orthoptics/Orthoptist
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Pharmacy Administration/Policy/Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Atomic/Molecular Physics
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Botany/Plant Biology, Other
Cell Physiology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Entomology
Epidemiology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Toxicology
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Developmental and Child Psychology
Educational Psychology
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Music Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Minnesota Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes 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 (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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