University of Minnesota—Twin Cities Online

Highlights

• Some competency-based learning
• Credit for life experiences
• Credit for military training
• Nobel Prize-winning faculty and alumni
• Undergraduate tuition cap
• Access to online tech support and library resources

Overview

Founded in 1851, the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities (U of M) boasts an enrollment of more than 51,000 students and has one of the largest main campus student bodies in the nation. The flagship of the University of Minnesota system, U of M also is known as one of America's “Public Ivy” universities. The sea-grant, space-grant and land-grant research university offers a range of degree programs across 19 colleges and schools. The university also provides students with access to world-class online programs, allowing them to receive a quality education with the flexibility to earn their degree at their own pace. Through U of M, students can pursue a range of online programs from certificates to graduate degrees. And, with a variety of delivery options – fully online, primarily online (with at least 80% of instruction online) and hybrid – students can find the program right for them.

• Ranked among the Best Online Colleges
• Ranked #1 among The Best Online Colleges in Minnesota
• Ranked among the The 100 Best Universities in the World Today
• Ranked #11 among The 50 Best Mathematics Programs in the World Today
• Ranked #15 among The 50 Best Social Sciences Programs in the World Today
• Ranked among The 50 Best Chemistry Programs in the World Today
• Ranked among The 100 Best Computer Science Programs in the World
• Ranked among The 50 Best Engineering/Technology and Computer Sciences Programs in the World

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Degrees

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation and Approvals

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Tuition

Undergraduate tuition -- $502 in-state / $1,105 out-of-state

Graduate tuition -- $1,422 in-state / $2,201 out-of-state

Admissions and Transfer Info

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities' admissions requirements vary by program.

Those applying for freshman admissions must submit official high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores.

Students applying as transfer students must submit official high school and college transcripts and SAT/ACT scores.

Non-native English speakers also must submit results from an English language proficiency exam, such as the TOEFL, IELTS Academic, MELAB, PTE Academic or CAE.

Graduate program applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Most of U of M's graduate programs also require an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0. Depending on the program, GRE scores, proof of English proficiency and letters of recommendation also may be required.

School Profile

• Accreditation: Regional (Higher Learning Commission)
• Region: Upper Midwest
• Retention Rate: 93%
• Requires SAT or ACT: SAT or ACT
• Public/Private: Public Nonprofit
• Acceptance Rate: 50%
• Graduation Rate: 80%
• Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $502/$1,105
• Grad: $1,422/$2,201
• Address: 100 Church St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA

Other Statistics

• Student population: Over 51,000 students
• Student-to-faculty ratio: 17 to 1
• Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 62%

Online Degrees at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

Significant University of Minnesota – Twin Cities online degree rankings:
#1 Best Online College in Minnesota
Ranked among the Best Online College

Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Online Undergraduate Certificate Programs

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