The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is one among the five campuses of University of Minnesota with a mascot of Golden Gopher. The University of Minnesota is a Public Institution established in the year 1851 as a college preparatory school. Established around the scenic Mississippi River, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus stretches more than 1,150 acres across two major cities Minneapolis and St. Paul, hence called Twin cities. With 50,000+ students of both graduates and Undergraduates plus 150 majors and 140 minors academic Programs, the Twin Cities Campus of University ranked # 66 in Best College in National Universities.

University of Minnesota has a wide range of career options in fields of Business, Government, Arts, Technology & Science or Media. In each field, students got enough opportunity to explore themselves with the specific fields. The faculty, alumni, and researchers have won 26 number of Prestigious Nobel Prize and 3 Pulitzer Prizes. The Twin Cities University Campus has eight colleges for different fields but the University’s Carlson School of Management, College of Education and Human Development, and Law School are highly ranked.

University of Minnesota, USA Ranking Highlights

Ranking Agency Ranking
ARWU Global Ranking 2020 #40
THE World Ranking 2021 #85
QS Top Universities Ranking 2021 #177
US Best Global Universities Ranking 2021 #47
CWUR Ranking #47
Forbes Top Colleges 2019 #98

University of Minnesota ARWU Ranking

The Academic Ranking of World Universities ARWU Shanghai Ranking) is a global ‘Top 500’ ranking that is published annually by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy. This ranking uses a weighting of 67% for Web of Science data (highly cited researchers [22%], publications in Nature and Science [22%], and citations [22%], while the remaining 33% is based on prizes (Nobel Prizes and Field Medals). Academic Ranking of World University (ARWU) ranks # 40 in world Universities Ranking and Nationally ranks # 24 by the year 2019-2020.

University of Minnesota ARWU Subject Rankings

Ranking of Minnesota, Twin cities in Specific Academic Broad Subject Fields and Subject Fields last updated in the year 2015-16

Broad Subject Fields (Rankings) 2015 2016 Subject Fields (Rankings) 2015
Science # 33 # 48 Mathematics # 11
English # 29 # 37 Physics # 76-100
Life Sciences # 34 # 32 Chemistry # 29
Medicine # 22 # 25 Computer Science #41
Social Sciences # 15 # 14 Economics # 11

University of Minnesota Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

The British magazine Times Higher Education (THE) publishes a ranking of universities throughout the world suitable to study abroad.This ranking uses a weighting of 38.5% for Scopus data (citations [30%], productivity [6%] and international cooperation [2.5%]), 33% for reputation and 28.5% for self-reported figures (numbers of staff, students and PhDs awarded [17.5%] and income [11%]).The Times Higher Education (THE) Ranks # 85 in Best Universities in world by 2021, # 51-60th in World Reputation Ranking in 2020 & # 114th in US College Ranking (2019).

Subject rankings of University of Minnesota,Twin Cities 2021

Subjects Rankings
Arts & humanities # 151-175
Clinical # 68
Pre-Clinical # 68
Health # 68
Engineering & technology # 84
Life Sciences # 68
Physical Sciences # 101-125
Social Sciences # 57
Business & Economics # 35
Computer Science # 126-150
Law # 126-150
Education # 53
Psychology # 29

University of Minnesota QS Ranking 2021

QS Ranking uses a weighting of 50% for reputation and 20% for Scopus data (citations), while the remaining 30% is based on self-reported figures (numbers of staff and students) [20%] and internationalization [10%].QS in World Universities Ranking Ranks U of M #177, # 55 in US Universities Ranking & # 121-130 in Graduate Employability Ranking in 2020-21.

Subject wise Ranking by QS of University of Minnesota

Subjects Rankings
Engineering-Chemical # 26
Pharmacy & Pharmacology # 41
Agriculture & Forestry # 43
Economics & Econometrics # 49
Nursing # 49
Dentistry # 37
Life Sciences & Medicine # 88
Psychology # 47
Anatomy and Physiology # 51-100
Veterinary Science # 14
Earth & Marine Sciences # 51-100
Biological Sciences # 51-100
Geography # 40
Material Sciences # 51-100
Communication & Media Studies # 51-100
Education & Training # 51-100
Geophysics # 51-100
Chemistry # 51-100
History # 51-100
Development Studies # 51-100
Geology # 51-100
Mathematics # 51-100
Natural Sciences # 101
Accounting and Finance # 101-150
Engineering-Electrical & Electronic # 201-250
Law and Legal Studies # 201-250
Computer and Information System # 251-300

University of Minnesota US News Ranking

The American magazine U.S. News also publishes a global ranking of universities.This ranking uses a weighting of 75% for Web of Science data (research performance) and 25% for the reputation among academics.

In Best Global Universities # 47
In National Universities # 66
In Best Value Schools # 138
In Top Public Schools # 26
In Top Performers on Social Mobility # 237
In Management Information Systems # 6
InBest Undergraduate Engineering Programs # 28
In Study Abroad # 18
Online Programs Ranking
  • Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs
  • Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs

# 45-58 # 74-94

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities SubjectRankings by U.S.News

Programs offered by University of Minnesota are globally recognized. Here are subject-wise rankings of the same as per US News:

Subjects Rankings
Mathematics # 20
Microbiology # 33
Arts and Humanities # 93
Infectious Diseases # 43
Agricultural Sciences # 43
Biology and Biochemistry # 74
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems # 54
Cell Biology # 89
Clinical Medicine # 64
Chemistry # 53
Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology # 28
Oncology # 138
Economics and Business # 35
Endocrinology and Metabolism # 77
Molecular Biology & Genetics # 60
Neuroscience and Behavior # 67
Chemical Engineering # 136
Gastroenterology and Hepatology # 97
Pharmacology and Toxicology # 55
Psychiatry/Psychology # 30
Public, Environmental and Occupational Health # 76
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging # 84
Social Sciences and Public Health # 36
Space Science # 107
Surgery # 20
Immunology # 38

University of Minnesota CWUR Ranking

The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) is a consulting organization for higher education based in the United Arab Emirates. CWUR published its first world ranking of higher education institutions in 2012.The ranking is based on 7 indicators, calculated on the basis of data from independent public sources. These sources include research publications and research citations according to Clarivate Analytics (40%), major international prizes awarded to alumni (25%) and academic staff (10%), and CEO positions held by alumni in companies listed in the Forbes Global 2000 (25%). In 2020-2021, the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities ranked 47th.

National and International Ranking by CWUR Since 2017

Year International National
2017 # 46 # 29
2018-19 # 35 # 25
2019-20 # 38 # 25
2020-21 # 47 # 28

University of Minnesota Webometrics Rankings

The Webometrics is compiled on the basis of measurements made at six-monthly intervals by the Spanish Centro Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC). University’s performance is measured on the basis of website activities and results, and on the impact and relevance of such activities and results. According to the measurement made in January 2020, the University of Minnesota,Twin Cities, USA ranks 4852 in the world and 922 in the continent and 851 in the Country.

University of Minnesota vs Other Universities Comparison

Comparison of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities USA With University of Wisconsin-Madison as per US News

Basis of Comparison University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, USA University of Wisconsin-Madison
U.S.News Ranking # 66 in National Universities # 42 in National Universities
Average Alumni Starting salary $56,000 $55,900
Setting Urban City
School Type Public Public
Total Ug Enrollment 35,165 33,456
Fall 2019 acceptance Rate 57% 54%
4 Year Graduation Rate 69% 63%
Tuition and Fees $33,325(out-of-state) $15,027(in-state) $38,629(out-of-state) $10,741(in-state)
Application Deadline
For International Students
Rolling
Dec. 15 Fall
Feb. 1
Feb. 1 Fall Oct. 1 Spring Feb. 1 Summer
Application Fee $55 $60
Required Standardized Test Either SAT or ACT Either SAT or ACT
SAT or ACT Score must be received by Dec. 15 Feb. 1
Selectivity More Selective More Selective
Student:faculty ratio 17:1 17:1

The Rankings and the Achievements of the University is enough to describe its quality education and Research.Here are some among its greatest works:

  • The University is considered among the best open research Universities in the USA and has been ranked 14th in research activity.
  • The Minnesota Golden Gophers competed in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference, and all the Sports events held in the Minneapolis Campus’s Stadium Village Neighborhood.
  • Goldy Gopher, the University Mascot energizes every student fan with a rally cry “Ski-U-Mah” means Victory UM.
  • Notable Alumni ofUniversity of Minnesota includes former U.S. Vice Presidents Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale, pianist Yanni and Journalist Rick Sanchez.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities was named to Money’s 2020 Best Colleges List. CNBC named the U of M Twin Cities one of the Top 25 Public U.S.Colleges that pay off the most in 2020.