B+
Very Good
Score: 70/100

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

4-Year Public
📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Outcomes
A+
90/100
Affordability
C
53/100
Resources
C+
59/100
Experience
A
83/100
Prestige
B
61/100

Quick Stats

54,890
Total Enrollment
85%
Graduation Rate
91%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
77%
Acceptance Rate
$16,730
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

7% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 4,007 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$0
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🏆 Where University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Communication Management and Strategic Communications
of 13 schools
🥉
Education, Other
of 45 schools
#4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
of 67 schools
#5
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
of 61 schools
#6
Developmental and Child Psychology
of 23 schools
#13
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
of 100 schools
#16
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
of 100 schools
#22
Psychology, General
of 100 schools
#23
Finance, General
of 100 schools
#29
Medicine
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $14,496 $34,410
Room $7,478
Board $5,700
Total Cost (On-Campus) $32,866 $52,780

Financial Aid

81%
Receive Any Aid
22%
Receive Pell Grants
42%
Take Out Loans
$16,730
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,262
$30,001 - $48,000$7,634
$48,001 - $75,000$10,861
$75,001 - $110,000$17,909
$110,001+$26,623

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer Science 721 grads/yr Psychology, General 569 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 439 grads/yr Finance, General 370 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 332 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 314 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 283 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 238 grads/yr Medicine 235 grads/yr Law 231 grads/yr Communication Management and Strategic Communications 199 grads/yr Education, Other 199 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 196 grads/yr Mathematics, General 185 grads/yr Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 181 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 180 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 167 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 162 grads/yr Developmental and Child Psychology 158 grads/yr Chemical Engineering 145 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Software developers
$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs
Data scientists
$113k/yr 245,900 jobs
Computer occupations, all other
$109k/yr 472,000 jobs
Software quality assurance analysts and testers
$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Student Demographics

54,890
Total Students
55%
Women
76%
Traditional Age (18-24)
7%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Hispanic 6%
Black 7%
Asian 11%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 10%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 74%
Off-Campus (Renters) 7%
With Family 19%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~4,007 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 64%
Hybrid (Some Online) 32%
Fully Online 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 76%
25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has an acceptance rate of 77%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
Tuition at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $14,496 for in-state students and $34,410 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $16,730.
What is the graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is 85%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities a good school?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has a Repit College Score of 70/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has a total enrollment of 54,890 students. Most students (76%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
Yes! Approximately 7% of students at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 4,007 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology