Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.Tel:
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The University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) is recognized as one of the best public liberal arts colleges in the nation because of its instructional excellence, its commitment to research, its numerous extracurricular programs and services, and its strong sense of community. UMM provides undergraduate students with the resources of the University of Minnesota, yet it is a small personal school where students can shape their own education. The campus serves undergraduate students from Minnesota, and across the nation, and is a highly valued educational resource and cultural center for residents of West Central Minnesota.
School Overview: | University of Minnesota-Morris | |
| County | Stevens County, MN | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Public | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 126 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 1,896 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,766 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 130 students | 137 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 8% | 1% |
| % Asian | 4% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% |
| % Black | 2% | 6% |
| % White | 83% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $12,549 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $12,549 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 60% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 510-650 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 540-670 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 560-620 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 21-28 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 22-27 | 18-25 |
| ACT Writing (25-75%) | 6-8 | 6-8 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 23-28 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) has a unique mission and offers the best of both in the world of higher education—a small, close-knit campus complemented by the power of a world-renowned research University system.
- UMM offers outstanding academic programs in support of its mission to provide an exceptional liberal arts education. Thirty majors from a variety of disciplines are organized, in part, into four divisions: Education, Humanities, Science & Mathematics, and the Social Sciences.We offer 30 majors from among various disciplines which are organized, in part, into 4 divisions: Education, the Humanities, Science & Mathematics, and the Social Sciences. Each division has an office and an administrator, the division chair.
- Enrolling at UMM means becomming part of a vibrant student body. Through over 100 clubs, activities and events and a wide array of sports and recreation options. UMM students are deeply involved in campus life throughout the academic year. Add to this the roster of guest speakers, workshops, and special events, and you get a rich student experience that rivals that of any school.
- UMM offers a variety of study abroad opportunities for beginning languages students and advanced travelers alike. There are programs in over 50 countries on five continents. Popular student destinations include Australia, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Greece, Italy, South Korea, New Zealand, The Netherlands, and Thailand.
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