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University of Minnesota-Morris
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Information Summary
Ranks 277th overall and 11th in Minnesota
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
89.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$18,101 |
| Admission
Success rate |
76% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
28 / 1320 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
14 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
80% / 50% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,747 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Morris, MN 56267
| Surrounding community | Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,739 (4,863 urban / 1,876 rural) |
| Households | 2,501 (2.37 people per house) |
| Families | 1,460 (2.96 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 107 |
| Pop. — Asian | 87 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 112 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 6,459 |
| Pop. — Other | 49 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences focus, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Minnesota-Morris?
Ranks 1725th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $7,700 | $7,700 | $7,700 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,631 | $1,631 | $1,631 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $296 | $296 | $296 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $18,101 | $18,101 | $18,101 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $10,231 | $10,231 | $10,231 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $10,231 | $10,231 | $10,231 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $9,721 |
$9,721 |
$9,721 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,750 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 1,143 (485 male / 658 female) |
| Admitted | 868 (347 male / 521 female) |
| Admission rate | 76% |
| First-time Enrollment | 363 (155 male / 208 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 359 (154 male / 205 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 4 (1 male / 3 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,747 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of Minnesota-Morris use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Minnesota-Morris accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 183rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 94% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 27 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 27 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 22 / 28 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 163rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 11% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 520 / 680 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 500 / 640 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1020 / 1320 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,022 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $2,980 |
| Board Fee | $3,390 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
University of Minnesota-Morris Ranks 591st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,272 | 138 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,343 | 124 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,183 | 254 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,776 | 219 | |
| Any financial aid type | 334 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Minnesota-Morris?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 13 | 17 | 30 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 17 | 19 | 36 |
Hispanic | 17 | 10 | 27 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 41 | 61 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 80 | 98 | 178 |
White Non-Hispanic | 556 | 746 | 1,302 |
Race Unknown | 32 | 81 | 113 |
| Total | 735 | 1,012 | 1,747 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at University of Minnesota-Morris?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | N/A | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 6 | 12 | 18 |
Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 6 | 15 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 10 | 11 | 21 |
White Non-Hispanic | 162 | 229 | 391 |
Race Unknown | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Total | 200 | 267 | 467 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Minnesota-Morris.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 23 | 37 | |
| 9 | 20 | 29 | |
| 2 | 25 | 27 | |
| 9 | 9 | 18 | |
| 5 | 13 | 18 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
University of Minnesota-Morris Ranks 1226th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $57,892 ($60,406 male / $54,487 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 113 (65 male / 48 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 7 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 16 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $3,114,162 |
University of Minnesota-Morris Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. That is, the university has a Distance Learning, Double Major, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, New York Semester, Semester At Sea, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, United Nations Semester, Urban Semester, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Washington Semester. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service, Veterans Counselor and Women’s Services can help. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. University of Minnesota: Morris is unique in its study options.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at University of Minnesota: Morris.
- History:
- History – General
- English Language and Literature:
- English
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- French, German, Spanish
- Education:
- Elementary Education
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Geology, Physics
- Popular majors:
- seventeen percent social sciences, eleven percent english, eight percent biology, eight percent education, seven percent business per marketing, seven percent history, seven percent public administration and social services, six percent visual and performing arts, five percent mathematics, five percent physical sciences, five percent psychology
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Management Science
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science
- Public Administration and Service:
- Social Work
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General, Statistics
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
Furthermore, for international students, the application fee is 75. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 15th of March.
University of Minnesota-Morris Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. For example, there were one hundred and nine total number of transfer students who applied and eighty-three total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 82%. Remember that this can change at any time.
If you are a transfer student, you will be notified of your acceptance by the 15th of May. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of March and For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 15th of March. In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of December. Regardless of which application you submit, this school will notify you by the 1st of April. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. The regular application is due the 15th of March. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.
University of Minnesota-Morris Financial Aid
If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Music/Drama, Minority Status, Alumni Affiliation and Leadership. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Music/Drama, Minority Status, Alumni Affiliation and Leadership. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid distribution is at forty-one percent scholarships per grants and fifty-nine percent loans per jobs.
University of Minnesota-Morris Students
The school’s size is approximately one thousand, five hundred and thirty degree-seeking undergrads and three hundred and fifty-seven first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Moreover, the student body consists of eighty-seven percent in-state students, thirteen percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, fifty-nine percent women, forty-one percent men, eleven percent american indian per alaskan native, four percent asian per pacific islander, two percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, seventy-eight percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, three percent race per ethnicity unreported, thirty-two percent in top 10th of graduating class, sixty percent in top quarter of graduating class and eighty-eight percent in top half of graduating class. The university is a Public, Liberal Arts College, University, Four-year, Coed, where 82 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. Besides, it is part of an Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Residential campus. University of Minnesota: Morris offers Bachelor’s degrees.
Students should note the housing policies: Guaranteed On-Campus Housing For All Undergraduates, ninety-eight percent of first-year students live in college housing, ninety-three percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-AUG deadline for housing deposit, two hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. Besides, the university has many unique facilites such as tropical conservatory, prairie gate press, historical center, experiment station, USDA soil laboratory, center for small towns, theatres, observatory. This school features the Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Residential campus. At least, the school is located 150 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul, 100 miles from Fargo, North Dakota.
University of Minnesota-Morris Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division II and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Golf
- Men’s Club and Women’s Club Racquetball
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Club Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Club Volleyball















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Is it true that one of your professors has offered to desicrate the Bessed Sacrement in public? If true, is he sharing his time equally and desigrating the most hold items in all religions? Who whoud send their children to such a place if this is true?