,·Public Research University·Est. 1851
“A world-class Big Ten research powerhouse at the heart of a thriving metropolitan area.”
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is the flagship campus of the University of Minnesota system and one of the most comprehensive public research universities in the United States. As a founding member of the Big Ten Conference and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), U of M offers an exceptional breadth of academic programs across 19 colleges and schools — from the highly ranked Carlson School of Management and College of Science and Engineering to acclaimed programs in public health, medicine, law, and the arts. The university's research enterprise is immense and directly shapes students' undergraduate experience. With over $1 billion in annual research funding, U of M ranks among the top 10 public universities for research expenditures. Students at every level can participate in cutting-edge research in fields ranging from cancer biology and agricultural science to aerospace engineering and political philosophy. The university's curriculum integrates inquiry, discovery, and community engagement as core values. Set across both Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the Twin Cities campuses give students the best of both worlds: a beautiful, walkable campus with all the amenities of a world-class university, embedded in one of the most livable and economically dynamic metropolitan areas in the Midwest. Minneapolis-St. Paul's booming healthcare, technology, financial services, and arts sectors offer exceptional internship and career opportunities for students across all disciplines.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Test Optional — You can submit scores if they help your case, but they're not required.
Official SourceEarly Action
Non-binding; priority scholarship consideration
Regular Decision
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$15,000 – $16,000
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$36,000 – $40,000
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
The largest college at U of M, offering over 100 majors in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts.
Home to nationally ranked programs in engineering, computer science, and mathematics.
A highly regarded business school with direct corporate connections to Minneapolis-based Fortune 500 companies.
Dedicated to life sciences research and education, with strong pre-health pathways.
Nationally recognized education and social work programs with strong community partnerships.
4 years
AACSB-accredited business school with top-tier supply chain management, finance, and MIS programs; embedded in a Twin Cities economy with 16 Fortune 500 HQs (Target, Best Buy, 3M, UnitedHealth Group, US Bank).
4 years
Historically a top-5 chemical engineering department; close research and recruiting partnerships with 3M, Cargill, Honeywell, and Medtronic.
4 years
Large, research-active CS program with strengths in robotics, machine learning, and HCI; strong placement into Twin Cities tech (UnitedHealth, Optum, Target Tech) and West-Coast big tech.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $59,944
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
