The Fall 2025 Transfer Student Profile provides a comprehensive look at the incoming transfer cohort at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Selected from 6,670 applicants, this cohort of 1,843 enrolled transfer students enters with an average of 57.4 credits. The group reflects strong diversity, with 40.1% identifying as BIPOC, 39% representing the first generation in their family to attend college, and 40.1% 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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Admissions & Enrollment Overview
| Metric / Detail | Value |
|---|
| Transfer Student Applications | 6,670 |
| Transfer Students Enrolled | 1,843 |
| Transfer Freshmen | 238 |
| Transfer Sophomores | 800 |
| Transfer Juniors | 624 |
| Transfer Seniors | 181 |
| Average Credits at Enrollment | 57.4 |
Demographics & Financial Aid
| Metric / Detail | Value |
|---|
| Female Students | 50.7% |
| Male Students | 46.7% |
| BIPOC Representation | 40.1% |
| First-Generation Students | 39.0% |
| Pell Grant Recipients | 40.1% |
Previous Institutions
| Metric / Detail | Value |
|---|
| MN State 2-Year Schools | 44.1% |
| Other Schools | 32.9% |
| Other U of M Campuses | 6.5% |
| MN Private Schools | 6.6% |
| MN State 4-Year Schools | 5.6% |
| Wisconsin System Schools | 4.3% |
Geographic Diversity
| Metric / Detail | Value |
|---|
| International Students | 8.0% |
| Countries Represented (International Transfers) | 34 |
| Top Most Represented Home States (excl. MN) | Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, New Jersey |
Top Declared Majors
| Rank | Major |
|---|
| 1 | Psychology |
| 2 | Computer Science |
| 3 | Finance |
| 4 | Political Science |
| 5 | Nursing |
Transfer Enrollment by College
| College / Program | Enrolled Students |
|---|
| College of Liberal Arts | 1,042 |
| College of Science & Engineering | 204 |
| College of Education & Human Development | 121 |
| Carlson School of Management | 109 |
| College of Design | 89 |
| College of Food, Agricultural & Natural Resource Sciences | 84 |
| College of Continuing and Professional Studies | 73 |
| College of Biological Sciences | 57 |
| School of Nursing | 23 |
| Mortuary Science | 15 |
| School of Dentistry | 12 |
| School of Public Health | 10 |
| Medical Laboratory Sciences | 4 |