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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Computer Science Programs

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a public institution located in Minneapolis, MN. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Rankings

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities appears in the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#5 of 22	State — Minnesota
Overall Quality	#12 of 66	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#89 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

Contact information for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	100 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0213
Phone:	6126255000
Website:	twin-cities.umn.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.tc.umn.edu/
Financial Aid:	onestop.umn.edu/finances/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

You can apply to University of Minnesota-Twin Cities online at: https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/apply/how-apply

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Here’s what University of Minnesota-Twin Cities looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has an acceptance rate of 80%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 22% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

8% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 33% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 640 and 730. Math scores were between 660 and 770.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1300 to 1500. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranged between 26 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	20,012	15,827	79%
Women	21,345	17,170	80%

Can I Afford University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

The average net price after aid at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $17,139. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$15,148
In-State Fees	$2,066
Out-of-State Tuition	$36,296
Out-of-State Fees	$2,066
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$17,214
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$38,362

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 17% of students at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities receive some form of financial aid (6,697 students).

Nearly 51% of students at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,094 per student.

18% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,863.

Student Loan Debt

28% of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,217 per year.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 16,972 students enrolled at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 30,469 undergraduate students at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3,869
Black or African American	2,833
Hispanic	2,132
White	17,123
American Indian/Alaska Native	91
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	30
Two or More Races	1,553
Non-Resident	1,553

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Minnesota	4,819
Wisconsin	1,044
Illinois	212
South Dakota	82
California	77

Additionally, approximately 5.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Graduate Student Diversity

15,334 of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,242
Black or African American	720
Hispanic	782
White	7,605
American Indian/Alaska Native	92
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	15
Two or More Races	521
Non-Resident	3,281

Online Learning at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

16,068 undergraduate students at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities took at least one online class — of those, 897 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 2,500 students took at least one online class and 1,161 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

These computer science programs are offered at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	601	97	23	721
Computer Systems Analysis	135	—	—	135
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	44	—	—	44

Academic Programs at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers 31 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.