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The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) is a public liberal arts college located in Morris, Minnesota, approximately 160 miles northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Established in 1960 on the site of a former Native American boarding school, the campus maintains its historic buildings while incorporating modern academic facilities across its 130-acre rural setting. The institution operates as one of five campuses within the University of Minnesota system, focusing exclusively on undergraduate education through a liberal arts curriculum. UMN Morris emphasizes environmental sustainability and renewable energy, with notable programs in the sciences, education, and environmental studies. The campus features traditional residence halls housing most first-year students, while the college maintains agreements with the region's Native American tribes to provide tuition benefits, reflecting its commitment to its historical origins.
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University of Minnesota-Morris is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Minnesota Morris within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#261 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#66 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Minnesota
#49 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1040/1250 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.54 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Minnesota Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,356 |
| Room and Board | $10,074 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,100 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,462 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,356 |
| Room and Board | $10,074 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,100 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,612 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Physical Sciences | 10% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Business | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174251 IPEDS survey data for University of Minnesota Morris.
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Last updated February 24, 2025