We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Minnesota-Twin Cities among the top schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics, placing at #24 out of 32 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 24 of 32 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Minnesota | 1 of 1 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 1 |
Here is each degree level offered in astronomy & astrophysics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the very best schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,532 | $36,296 |
| Fees | $2,066 | $2,066 |
Read more about University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a bachelor’s in astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities conferred 26 bachelor’s completions in astrophysics recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |