University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Starting as a preparatory school, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities began in 1851 even before Minnesota gained statehood. Like many colleges during that era, the school was forced to close due financial problems related to the financial panic of 1857 and remained closed throughout the Civil War. The future was bleak for the university during that time as it was deeply in debt and the only building on the campus was only partially finished.

The Morrill Act, which was passed in 1862, provided a lifeline for the university. Local resident, John S. Pillsbury, was instrumental in having the university designated a land grant institution in Minnesota, allowing the school to reopen. Many people believe that the Morrill Act gave universities land on which to build. However, what the act actually did was allow schools to sell federal lands in order to raise money to build universities. The requirement was that the universities had to promote military training while also offering programs in agriculture and mechanical arts.

The University of Minnesota adhered to those requirements as evidenced by early maps that showed what was known as the Coliseum, a large field house where military drills were held. In 1896, the Coliseum was replaced by the Armory, the most revered historical landmark on campus today. Military drills were held there until the 1930s when they were abolished by the Board of Regents. Early maps also show an Agricultural Building, which was later destroyed by fire, and a diagram for the College of Mechanical Arts, which is now known as the Eddy Building. This building is the oldest on campus that is still in continuous use.

One of the largest public research universities in the country, The University of Minnesota Twin is located in the heart of one a diverse metropolitan area. Students are able to network with experts at well-known health centers, international corporations, governmental agencies and non-profit organizations.

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Accreditation Details

The University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Other accrediting agencies include:

• ABET - Computing Accreditation Commission
• ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission
• Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
• Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
• Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy
• Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
• Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration
• Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
• ACNM Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
• American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
• American Bar Association
• American Board of Addiction Medicine
• American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• American Board of Dermatology
• American Board of internal Medicine
• American Board of Medical Genetics
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Education Institutes
• American College of Theriogenologists
• American Society of Bariatric Surgery
• American Society of Nephrology
• American Society of Transplant Surgeons
• American Society of Transplantation
• American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists
• American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
• American College of Veterinary Dermatology
• American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
• American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
• American College of Veterinary Pathology
• American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine
• American College of Veterinary Radiology
• American Veterinary Dental College
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• American Dietetic Association
• American Psychological Association
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
• American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board
• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
• College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
• Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Council for Exceptional Children
• Council for Interior Design Accreditation
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
• Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
• Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
• Council on Education for Public Health
• Council on Education of the Deaf
• Council on Social Work Education
• Eye Bank Association of America
• Institute of Food Technologists
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• National Architectural Accrediting Board
• National Association of School Psychologists
• National Association of Schools of Dance
• National Association of Schools of Music
• National Association of Schools of Theater
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Planning Accreditation Board
• Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System
• Society of American Foresters
• Society of Wood Science and Technology

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Application Requirements

First time undergraduate students must complete an application and pay the applicable fee. In addition, they must provide official high school transcripts as well as ACT or SAT scores. Transferring undergraduate students may be required to meet grade point average minimums depending on the course of study they choose. Graduate students must have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. In addition, most programs require an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. GRE scores may be required for specific programs as well as letters of recommendation.

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition and fees for in-state and reciprocity students is $13,840 and for non-residents $22,260 per year. Costs per credit hour for undergraduate resident students is $470.77 and for non-residents is $794.62. Graduate tuition ranges from $970 to 1,505.84 per credit hour for residents and $1,600 to $19,37.50 for non-residents. Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships, grants and loans. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify for financial aid.

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Online Degree(s) Available

Ph.D. in Business

Offered through the Carlson School of Business, the Ph.D. in Business is a full-time program that allows students to focus in one of seven areas of concentration. Students are provided the opportunity to perform valuable research, connect with the business community and are provided access to financial support and resources. Concentrations include:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Information and Decision Sciences
• Marketing
• Supply Chain and Operations
• Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship
• Work and Organizations

Students are provided a solid foundations in teaching fundamentals as well as the opportunity to learn in a nationally-ranked university. The program also provides a background in computer science, economics, sociology and psychology in addition to rigorous business training.

The university has many undergraduate and graduate degrees that are available in a completely online format as well as traditional classes. In addition, students may be able to obtain a degree at the University of Minnesota Twin Lakes in a hybrid format. Although the doctorate in business at the University of Minnesota Twin Lakes is a full-time, traditional program, students may be able to take some courses online with the approval of their adviser.