University of Minnesota
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a major research university experience. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $61,200 within 10 years; strong 85% graduation rate.
About This School
University of Minnesota is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota with approximately 31,855 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Minnesota has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,778 per year. The graduation rate is 85%, and the typical graduate earns $61,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public land-grant research university in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the flagship institution of the University of Minnesota System and is organized into 19 colleges, schools, and other major academic units.
This is a strong option for students who want a large, research-focused public university at a reasonable cost — the average net price of $17,139/year is solid for a flagship institution, and an 85% graduation rate with 91% freshman retention suggests students generally stick around and finish. The $61,200 median earnings 10 years out, paired with only $16,727 in median debt, is a healthy ratio that should give families real confidence in the return on investment. Worth considering if you're drawn to Minneapolis-Saint Paul, want access to a wide range of programs across 19 colleges, and don't need a highly selective admissions environment — the 77% acceptance rate means it's broadly accessible but not a reach for most applicants.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (31,855 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Other Schools in Minnesota
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN · Private for-profit
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN · Public
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN · Private for-profit
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN · Private for-profit
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth, MN · Public
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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