The Fall 2026 Transfer Student Profile provides a comprehensive look at the incoming transfer cohort at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. This cohort of 1,770 enrolled transfer students enters with an average of 58.2 credits. The group reflects strong diversity, with 46.1% identifying as BIPOC, 42.7% representing the first generation in their family to attend college, and 42.8% receiving Pell Grants. Explore the details below to view academic standing, previous institution backgrounds, geographic origins, top declared majors, and collegiate enrollment.
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Note: All data refects students transferring from outside the U of M system with the exception of the previous institutions section.
These data are representative of enrolled students and are NOT admissions criteria.
Enrollment Overview, Demographics & Academic Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Admissions: Transfer Students Enrolled | 1,770 |
| Class Standing: Transfer Freshmen | 202 |
| Class Standing: Transfer Sophomores | 767 |
| Class Standing: Transfer Juniors | 649 |
| Class Standing: Transfer Seniors | 152 |
| Academics: Average Number of Credits at Enrollment | 58.2 |
| Academics: Top 5 Majors Declared by Transfer Students (*excludes undeclared and pre-majors) | Psychology, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Mgmt |
| Gender Distribution: Female Students | 51.5% |
| Gender Distribution: Male Students | 48.1% |
| Student Background: Students Identifying as BIPOC | 46.1% |
| Student Background: First-Generation College Students | 42.7% |
| Financial Aid: Pell Grant Recipients | 42.8% |
Number of Transfer Students by College
| College / School / Program | Enrolled Transfer Students |
|---|---|
| College of Liberal Arts | 1,022 |
| College of Science & Engineering | 177 |
| College of Education & Human Development | 115 |
| Carlson School of Management | 109 |
| College of Continuing and Professional Studies | 84 |
| College of Food, Agricultural & Natural Resource Sciences | 81 |
| College of Design | 66 |
| College of Biological Sciences | 49 |
| School of Nursing | 18 |
| Program of Mortuary Science | 17 |
| School of Public Health | 14 |
| School of Dentistry | 11 |
| Medical Laboratory Sciences | 7 |
Previous Institutions & Geographic Representation
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Previous Institution: MN State 2-year schools | 45.9% |
| Previous Institution: Other schools | 28.9% |
| Previous Institution: Other U of M campuses | 9.7% |
| Previous Institution: MN private schools | 6.9% |
| Previous Institution: MN State 4-year schools | 5.6% |
| Previous Institution: Wisconsin system | 3% |
| International Students | 6.9% |
| Countries Represented by Incoming International Transfer Students | 30 |
| Top Most Represented Home-States (excluding Minnesota) | CA, CO, FL, IA, IL, ND, NY, TX, WI |