University of Minnesota-Duluth

https://d.umn.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,958

1.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$20,128

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.0474%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

88.8%

8,999 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

9,253

82.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

64.7%

1,429 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Minnesota-Duluth is $12,958, which is $11,042 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,128.

In 2024, 69% of undergraduate students attending University of Minnesota-Duluth received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,958

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Minnesota-Duluth was $12,958. The cost of tuition at University of Minnesota-Duluth is $−11,042 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Minnesota-Duluth (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,128

2024 Value

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Minnesota-Duluth had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,128. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Minnesota-Duluth grew by 3%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Minnesota-Duluth (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,134

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Minnesota-Duluth was of $10,134 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.15% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Minnesota-Duluth (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at University of Minnesota-Duluth received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.55% with respect to 2023, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Minnesota-Duluth (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0474%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at University of Minnesota-Duluth was 0.0474%, which represents 1 out of the 2110 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of Minnesota-Duluth had a total enrollment of 9,253 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Minnesota-Duluth is 7,636 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,617. This means that 82.5% of students enrolled at University of Minnesota-Duluth are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Minnesota-Duluth, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73% White, 3.83% Two or More Races, 3.76% Hispanic or Latino, 2.33% Asian, 2.01% Black or African American, and 1.08% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Minnesota-Duluth in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.4%), followed by White Female (40.7%) and Two or More Races Female (2.09%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.7%), followed by White Male (26.3%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (6.34%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Minnesota-Duluth in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,253 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Minnesota-Duluth is 7,636 and the part-time enrollment is 1,617. This means that 82.5% of students enrolled at University of Minnesota-Duluth are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Minnesota-Duluth (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Minnesota-Duluth was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Minnesota-Duluth had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Minnesota-Duluth (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,759 enrolled students
Two or More Races
354 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
348 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Minnesota-Duluth is 73% White, 3.83% Two or More Races, 3.76% Hispanic or Latino, 2.33% Asian, 2.01% Black or African American, and 1.08% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,120 students (12.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 16 more women than men received degrees from University of Minnesota-Duluth. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Duluth is white (1,843 degrees awarded). There were 23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (80 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Minnesota-Duluth is General Psychology (151 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (125 degrees) and General Finance (123 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Minnesota-Duluth, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Physical Sciences (77 degrees awarded), Engineering (277 degrees), and History (34 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Minnesota-Duluth are Software developers (565,341 people), Other managers (525,850 people), Physicians (516,617 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (398,668 people), and Civil engineers (320,925 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Minnesota-Duluth in 2024 are Physical Sciences (77 degrees awarded), Engineering (277 degrees), History (34 degrees), Biology (194 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (72 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Minnesota-Duluth are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Podiatrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Minnesota-Duluth are Physical Sciences (77 degrees awarded), Engineering (277 degrees), History (34 degrees), Biology (194 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (72 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Minnesota-Duluth are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (714,525 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (668,972 people), Computer Systems Design (630,160 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (524,077 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (512,078 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Minnesota-Duluth.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
151 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
125 degrees awarded
General Finance
123 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Minnesota-Duluth was General Psychology with 151 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Minnesota-Duluth according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,102

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,118

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,102 degrees were awarded to men at University of Minnesota-Duluth, which is 0.986 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,118).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Minnesota-Duluth by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 105 degrees were awarded to men at University of Minnesota-Duluth in General Finance, which is 5.83 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 135 degrees were awarded to men at University of Minnesota-Duluth in General Psychology, which is 4.66 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 43% of students graduating from University of Minnesota-Duluth completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (70%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Minnesota-Duluth is Female and White (70% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.62% of graduates (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,843 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
80 degrees awarded
Asian
76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Minnesota-Duluth is white (1,843 degrees awarded). There were 23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (80 degrees).

1.26% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
1,128 degrees awarded
White Male
1,109 degrees awarded
White Female
1,106 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Minnesota-Duluth is white male (1,128 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,109 degrees).

Operations

University of Minnesota-Duluth has an endowment valued at nearly $293M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.34M (2.84%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Minnesota-Duluth had a total salary expenditure of 259M. University of Minnesota-Duluth employs 148 Associate professors, 142 Assistant professors and 88 Professors. Most academics at University of Minnesota-Duluth are Male Associate professor (80), Male Assistant professor (74), and Female Associate professor (68).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Minnesota-Duluth are: Service, with 171 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 157 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 119 employees.

Endowment

$293M

2024 Endowment

3.73%

growth from 2023

University of Minnesota-Duluth has an endowment valued at about $293M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Minnesota-Duluth grew 3.73% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $248M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Minnesota-Duluth (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$9.92M - Federal
$7.34M - State
$36.5k - Local

As of 2024, University of Minnesota-Duluth received $9.92M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.34M from state grants and contracts, and $36.5k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$110M

2024 Salaries

4.29%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Minnesota-Duluth paid a median of $110M in salaries, which represents 42.5% of their overall expenditure ($259M) and a 4.29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.48% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.22% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$37.6M

Instructional Salaries

451

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Minnesota-Duluth paid a total of $37.6M to 451 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Minnesota-Duluth were Service with 171 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 157 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 119 employees.

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