The Fall 2025 First-Year Student Profile showcases the incoming freshman class at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. Selected from 43,929 applicants, this class of 7,180 students represents 47 countries, with over 38% identifying as BIPOC and more than 1 in 4 being first-generation college attendees. Explore the breakdown below to see details on academic achievements, college enrollment, housing, financial support, and geographic origins.
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Admissions & Enrollment Overview
| Metric / Detail | Value |
|---|
| First-Year Student Applications | 43,929 |
| First-Year Students Enrolled | 7,180 |
| Honors Program Students | 787 |
| President's Emerging Scholars | 548 |
Academic Credentials
| Metric / Detail | Value |
|---|
| Average High School Rank | 81.5 (39.9% submitted a rank) |
| Average ACT Score | 28.8 (33.6% submitted a test score) |
Demographics & Financial Aid
| Metric / Detail | Value |
|---|
| Female Students | 53.4% |
| Male Students | 46.0% |
| BIPOC Representation | 38.7% (domestic students only) |
| First-Generation Students | 27.3% (1 in 4) |
| Pell Grant Recipients | 27.3% |
Residency & Geographic Diversity
| Metric / Detail | Value |
|---|
| Minnesota Residents | 66.3% |
| Reciprocity State Residents | 14.8% |
| Out-of-State (Non-Reciprocity) | 11.3% |
| International Students | 7.5% |
| Countries Represented | 47 |
Student Life
| Metric / Detail | Value |
|---|
| Lived in Campus Residence Halls | 75.3% |
First-Year Enrollment by College
| Metric / Detail | Value |
|---|
| College of Liberal Arts | 2,770 |
| College of Science & Engineering | 1,695 |
| Carlson School of Management | 744 |
| College of Biological Sciences | 703 |
| College of Education & Human Development | 521 |
| College of Food, Agricultural & Natural Resource Sciences | 348 |
| College of Design | 274 |
| School of Nursing | 125 |