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Colleges / University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus

Minneapolis, MN 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate75%

UMN Twin Cities Student Life

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus Student Activities

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus community comes together each year for Homecoming.

Does University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 23.1%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 7,558
Number of Students Living On-Campus 7,067
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus students live off campus. In 2023, 23.1% of undergrads at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 76.9% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus. There are 7,558 spots available in on-campus housing for all 39,248 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 7,067 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus Athletics

At University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Ice Hockey NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1

Safety at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UMN Twin Cities campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

UMN Twin Cities offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, take Interstate 94 to Minneapolis, MN. If you need to fly, book your flight to Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport.

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UMN Twin Cities Students

54%

Women

46%

Men

74%

Full Time

26%

Part Time

75%

In State

25%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

61%

12%

8%

6%

6%

5%

2%

0.31%

0.06%

Undergraduate Students

39,248

Graduate Students

15,707

Non-Resident / International Students

1,801

UMN Twin Cities Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

54,955

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

75%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$14,496

Out-of-State

$34,410

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 1
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