Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
Undergrad Student Pop: 39,300
Type: Public, Land Grant Institution
THE BASICS: About the University of Minnesota
Although it is Minnesota’s only land grant institution, the University of Minnesota is right in the heart of the Twin Cities, making it one of the rare large, public institutions located in a big city, and so a great destination for students from outside of the Midwest.
School Colors: Maroon and Gold
Mascot: Goldy the Golden Gopher
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FUN FACTS: About the University of Minnesota
- To get from the East side of campus to the West side, students walk across the Mississippi river.
- It was named a Public Ivy in 2001.
- The rafter (actual name for a group of turkeys) of wild turkeys who live on campus have their own Instagram page
- Its location in a large city means that students have many experiences at their finger tips: many local art museums are within walking distance, the Twin Cities rank #1 per capita in Fortune 500 companies, and there are SEVEN pro sports teams in the city – NFL, MLB, NBA, WNBA, NHL, PWHL, and MLS!
- Although average high temperatures in the winter are in the twenties, the Twin Cities experience about 200 days with sunshine a year.
TOP 3 TAKEAWAYS: For the University of Minnesota
To help students determine if a school is a good fit for them, it’s important to consider these three aspects of each school on your list. Evaluate each school based, in part, on the following:
ACADEMIC: The University of Minnesota is a great academic fit for most students. Although it has a fairly high overall acceptance rate, it offers a high quality academic experience, with excellent facilities, engaged professors, the opportunity to perform undergraduate research, and an honors college.
FINANCIAL: Its location in the Midwest means that the University of Minnesota is an affordable alternative in comparison to many other large public universities for out of state students, while its location in a major city cuts down on the cost of traveling to the school.
SOCIAL: With an active but not overwhelming Greek scene, many sporting events (especially football and men’s and women’s hockey), music ensembles in every genre of music imaginable, and multiple maker spaces, the social scene at the University of Minnesota has something for everyone!
PRO TIP: When Visiting the University of Minnesota
Check out the local places to eat around the school – Find Tasty bites around campus! You may even have the opportunity to talk with current students about their experiences. Visit the University’s website
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