The Fall 2026 Undergraduate Student Profile highlights the diversity and academic strength of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities community. With 32,314 enrolled undergraduates—including 6,734 first-year students—our student body represents 102 countries (excluding the United States) and diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, with 39.7% identifying as BIPOC and 27.8% being first-generation college students. Explore the breakdown below to learn more about our demographics, geographic representation, and collegiate enrollment.
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Note: these data are representative of enrolled students and are NOT admissions criteria
Enrollment Overview & Student Demographics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment: Total Undergraduate Students Enrolled (2026) | 32,314 |
| Enrollment Breakdown: Continuing Undergraduate Students | 23,810 |
| Enrollment Breakdown: New First-Year Students | 6,734 |
| Enrollment Breakdown: New External Transfer Students | 1,770 |
| Gender Distribution: Female Students | 52.8% |
| Gender Distribution: Male Students | 46.6% |
| Student Background: Students Identifying as BIPOC | 39.7% |
| Student Background: First-Generation College Students | 27.8% |
| Financial Aid: Pell Grant Recipients | 28.9% |
Collegiate Enrollment
| College / School / Program | Enrolled Students |
|---|---|
| College of Liberal Arts | 12,208 |
| College of Science & Engineering | 6,679 |
| Carlson School of Management | 3,601 |
| College of Biological Sciences | 2,492 |
| College of Education & Human Development | 2,430 |
| College of Food, Agricultural & Natural Resource Sciences | 1,608 |
| College of Design | 1,385 |
| College of Continuing and Professional Studies | 925 |
| School of Nursing | 674 |
| Public Health | 89 |
| Program of Mortuary Science | 80 |
| Program of Medical Laboratory Sciences | 79 |
| School of Dentistry | 59 |
Geographic Residency & International Representation
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minnesota Residents | 70.3% |
| Reciprocity State Residents | 12.4% |
| Out-of-State Non-Reciprocity | 10% |
| International Students | 7.2% |
| Total Countries Represented (excluding United States) | 102 |
| Top 5 Countries (excluding United States) | China, India, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Vietnam |