Academic Life at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is about average at 16 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities employs 82% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Most Popular Majors

Students at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities can choose from 153 majors with reported graduates spanning 30 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are shown below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

More to Consider

As you weigh academic life at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? University of Minnesota-Twin Cities may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 16,965 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (91% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Dig Deeper into Academics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Majors & Degree Programs at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities — the schools accreditation and what it means