# University of Minnesota-Duluth

Public college in Duluth, MN. IPEDS ID 174233.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-duluth · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-minnesota-duluth.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 89% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $18,743 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 65%; beats 58% of MN colleges and 69% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $62,616; beats 65% of MN colleges and 75% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $16,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,256 |
| 30-48k | $8,145 |
| 48-75k | $11,965 |
| 75-110k | $17,056 |
| 110k+ | $24,453 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.32 years on average (46% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $62,616 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,256 | $31,346 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $8,145 | $35,186 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $11,965 | $51,689 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,056 | $73,682 | 3.0 years |
| 110k+ | $24,453 | $105,637 | 4.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $27,680 in-state; about $33,200 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $14,610 in-state, $20,130 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $10,206; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 590–675; SAT math: 590–675; ACT: 23–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 9,502 applicants, 7,768 admitted, 1,821 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 89%, ACT 23–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 82%, ACT 23–28 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (71 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | $77,781 | $97,732 | $24,185 |
| Computer Science | $73,224 | $91,911 | $23,375 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $67,764 | $88,965 | $27,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $74,197 | $88,305 | $26,471 |
| Chemical Engineering | $67,152 | $85,667 | $26,915 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $51,291 | $79,939 | $26,125 |
| Civil Engineering | $65,175 | $79,485 | $26,044 |
| Mathematics | $55,482 | $75,633 | $23,975 |
| Accounting | $56,146 | $74,360 | $26,621 |
| Marketing | $53,800 | $74,079 | $25,000 |
| Finance | $51,953 | $73,979 | $23,750 |
| Statistics | $56,435 | $71,279 | $22,797 |
| Business | $48,738 | $70,334 | $23,250 |
| Economics | $50,873 | $69,792 | $25,250 |
| Business Administration | $51,571 | $69,767 | $25,576 |
| Health Administration | $46,263 | $68,386 | $23,230 |
| Chemistry | $44,674 | $66,529 | $22,500 |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $44,501 | $65,275 | $25,304 |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | $63,893 | $27,219 |
| Biology | $31,891 | $63,317 | $24,684 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,055 | $63,269 | $23,629 |
| Graphic Communications | $36,557 | $61,062 | $24,500 |
| Biochemistry | $31,150 | $61,010 | $20,500 |
| Communications | $39,706 | $60,023 | $24,182 |
| Criminology | $42,562 | $59,754 | $23,887 |
| Public Health | $36,520 | $59,639 | $26,000 |
| Geography | not reported | $58,569 | not reported |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | $58,362 | $21,164 |
| Political Science | $38,942 | $58,256 | $20,089 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $31,174 | $57,886 | $24,657 |
| Philosophy | not reported | $56,812 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $33,565 | $56,728 | $26,894 |
| Social Work | $43,198 | $54,226 | $23,111 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $31,337 | $52,727 | $24,800 |
| Psychology | $38,543 | $51,891 | $24,225 |
| Sociology | not reported | $50,174 | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $41,952 | $48,669 | $28,000 |
| Education, Other | $45,678 | $46,964 | $25,978 |
| English | $35,118 | $46,740 | $24,191 |
| Music | $31,780 | $45,834 | $24,427 |
| History | $42,297 | $43,766 | $26,743 |
| Journalism | $27,474 | $42,478 | $26,351 |
| Theatre | $26,751 | $42,438 | $27,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | not reported | $40,452 | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $41,926 | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,014 | not reported | $20,000 |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cognitive Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | $25,660 | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Marketing → Marketing specialist: median wage $63,380 (Duluth, MN-WI), $87,510 (MN), $78,760 (U.S.)
- Finance → Financial analyst: median wage $89,590 (Duluth, MN-WI), $102,990 (MN), $102,740 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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