University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Main Campus (Minneapolis, MN, United States)

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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Main Campus is a public institution in Minneapolis, MN. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 6,840 students. The published admit rate is 73%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $37,046 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 84%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.

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Admissions

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Selectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.

Institution type

Public

Carnegie

A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity

Setting

Large city

Admit rate (73%)

Yield estimate (26%)

Applicants

35,905

Admits

26,295

Enrolled

6,840

SAT ERW: 640–730

SAT Math: 670–760

ACT: 27–32

Academics

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Enrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.

Total students

6,840

6,840 students

Calendar

semester

Academic calendar

Graduation rate

84%

Reported outcomes

Retention rate

92%

First-year retention

Carnegie classification

A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity

Cost and affordability

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Tuition, net price, and aid signals sourced from federal reporting where available.

Average net price

$17,468

After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.

In-state tuition$68

Out-of-state tuition$37,046

Institutional grant aid$63

Pell share18%

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Campus life

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Rankings and recognition

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Carnegie classification

A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity

Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.

Athletics

NCAA Division I

NCAA division where available from verified imports.

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Outcomes and after college

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Median earnings

N/A

Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.

Retention rate

92%

First-year student retention.

Graduation rate

84%

Students graduating within 150% of normal time.

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Admissions selectivityD

Graduation outcomesB

RetentionA

Editorial depthB+

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Special features

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Athletics

NCAA Division I

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