PublicUrbanUniversity of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota 55812
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
University of Minnesota-Duluth is a public institution in Duluth with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1221, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.5K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,616 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,464.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The state legislature planned for a teaching school for women (then referred to as a normal school) and in 1895 they passed a bill authorizing the "State Normal School at Duluth".
- •4 ha) of land to serve as a foundation for the school, and the state legislature provided additional funds for the construction costs for the main building in 1899, which was built in 1900.
- •In February 1901, a fire caused extensive damage to the school and the following year, the school was rebuilt.
- •Opening of Duluth State Teachers College In April 1901, Eugene W.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1221
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
54.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$16,000
Programs (133)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
57
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MN state average + city premium