University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$16,778
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
85.3%
Admission rate
80%
Undergrad size
31,855
In-state tuition
$17,214
Out-of-state tuition
$38,362
Cost of attendance
$30,061
Median earnings (10y)
$69,020
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,362
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 91.1%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
26 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (38%), social sciences (23%), humanities & arts (17%).
- STEM38%
- Health4%
- Business13%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services4%
- Business13.3%~4,243 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences12.0%~3,810 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science10.2%~3,252 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering9.5%~3,029 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology8.8%~2,790 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences8.4%~2,669 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education4.7%~1,481 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,386 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication4.0%~1,277 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,226 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.8%~882 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~854 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.4%~771 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~691 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture2.2%~691 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~650 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture1.4%~456 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~443 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~354 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.9%~299 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~277 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~118 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~111 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~76 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.0%~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 1,145 | $69,239 | $19,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,054 | $34,392 | $20,674 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 932 | $36,991 | $20,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 898 | $117,587 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 672 | $30,340 | $21,218 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 667 | $62,103 | $21,500 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 597 | $30,300 | $22,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 537 | $50,320 | $21,500 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 459 | $56,839 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 449 | $55,784 | $22,750 |
| Law. | First professional | 439 | $63,597 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 433 | $46,132 | — |
| Education, Other. | Bachelor's | 409 | $42,401 | $19,625 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 404 | $36,359 | $20,465 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 389 | $67,213 | $22,077 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 346 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 344 | $59,252 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 340 | $52,164 | $22,095 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 321 | $36,615 | $22,375 |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Bachelor's | 309 | $70,084 | $20,041 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 301 | $97,739 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 299 | $33,236 | $24,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 270 | $64,283 | $21,500 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 254 | $35,727 | $20,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 252 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 251 | $58,714 | $22,342 |
| Data Analytics. | Master's | 248 | — | — |
| Dentistry. | First professional | 244 | $124,702 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 231 | $31,451 | $20,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 231 | $40,607 | $24,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 227 | $32,098 | $20,625 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 223 | $59,473 | $20,160 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 215 | $50,156 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine. | First professional | 207 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 205 | $26,807 | $23,124 |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 203 | $44,309 | $22,284 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | Bachelor's | 201 | $50,056 | $20,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 196 | $30,581 | $21,598 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 195 | $33,990 | $19,500 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 192 | $68,745 | $25,495 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a very large institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 31,855 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $16,778 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $17,214 for in-state students and $38,362 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $30,061 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 85.3%, a strong completion outcome. 91.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $69,020 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (38% of credentials), social sciences (23% of credentials), humanities & arts (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities accepts 80% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,362. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in Minneapolis, Minnesota (city), University of Minnesota-Twin Cities draws students from across Minnesota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Q.How much does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost?
The average net price at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $16,778 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $30,061.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has a 6-year graduation rate of 85.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities admits 80% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduate earns $69,020 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
Published tuition is $17,214 in-state and $38,362 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities located?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota (ZIP 55455).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Minnesota-Twin Cities at their official website.