More selective than 63% of Minnesota colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,039. College Scorecard.
Higher than 56% of Minnesota colleges we cover and 65% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 27% of Minnesota colleges we cover and 43% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Minnesota-Morris acceptance rate & admissions
Of 3,477 applicants, University of Minnesota-Morris admitted 2,450 and 273 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Minnesota-Morris tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Minnesota residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of Minnesota-Morris costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Minnesota-Morris took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Minnesota. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $1,694 | $7,284 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $4,126 | $17,742 | 1.4 years |
| $48–75k | $3,213 | $13,816 | 1.1 years |
| $75–110k | $9,445 | $40,614 | 3.2 years |
| $110k+ | $16,262 | $69,927 | 5.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (47% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($50,919) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $12,735 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Minnesota-Morris majors, earnings & careers
University of Minnesota-Morris offers 35 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Education · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Minnesota-Morris
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $92,449 | $19,993 |
| Biology | $61,374 | $18,500 |
| Business Administration | $57,437 | — |
| Psychology | $49,150 | $22,341 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $48,987 | $24,767 |
| History | $48,067 | — |
| Human Services | $45,453 | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $44,254 | — |
Quick list of all 35 majors
- Anthropology—
- Area Studies—
- Biology$61,374
- Business Administration$57,437
- Chemistry—
- Computer Science$92,449
- Economics—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$48,987
- Engineering—
- English—
- Environmental Science / Conservation$43,584
- Ethnic / Gender Studies—
- Geology / Earth Science—
- German—
- History$48,067
- Human Services$45,453
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$44,254
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Mathematics—
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music—
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science—
- Pre-Med / Pre-Health—
- Psychology$49,150
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences—
- Social Sciences—
- Sociology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Statistics—
- Studio Art$43,305
- Theatre—
- Writing—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Computer Science → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Morris
2 bedrooms $1,027.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 27 inches of rain a year, 45 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Stevens County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Stevens County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Minnesota-Morris with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Minnesota by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Morris | 75% | $8,837 | 63% | $50,919 | This school |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | 71% | $13,744 | 57% | $69,020 | |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | 88% | $12,212 | 50% | $58,056 | |
| Winona State University | 75% | $17,503 | 57% | $58,532 | |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | 62% | $15,291 | 45% | $51,342 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Minnesota-Morris would cost you $4,907 less per year than University of Minnesota-Rochester, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Minnesota-Morris, mostly from lower housing & meal costs (−$2,916).
- University of Minnesota-Morris gives aided families $3,042 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Minnesota resident | University of Minnesota-Morris | University of Minnesota-Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,526 | $15,016 | −$490 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $10,074 | $12,990 | −$2,916 |
| Personal & travel | $2,100 | $2,310 | −$210 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$661 | −$2,412 | +$1,751 |
| Sticker price | $27,039 | $28,904 | −$1,865 |
| Average grants | −$18,202 | −$15,160 | −$3,042 |
| You pay | $8,837 | $13,744 | −$4,907 |
“+” means University of Minnesota-Morris costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Minnesota-Morris
What is the University of Minnesota-Morris acceptance rate?
University of Minnesota-Morris accepts 75% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 2,450 of 3,477 applicants were admitted.
How much does University of Minnesota-Morris cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $27,039 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $8,837 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $1,694 and families earning $110k+ pay $16,262.
How much do University of Minnesota-Morris graduates earn?
Former University of Minnesota-Morris students earn a median $50,919 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Minnesota-Morris graduation rate?
63% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 74% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Minnesota-Morris degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Minnesota-Morris costs about $13,816 after grants ($3,213 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $50,919 ten years after starting, $12,735 more than high school graduates in Minnesota ($38,184), so the cost is repaid in 1.1 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Minnesota-Morris: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-morris (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).