University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN
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    Faculty & Research

    300 faculty · 0 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Computer Science40 faculty avg h-index 27.3 #37 of 88 in Computer Science
    George Karypis, Research Faculty h-index 93
    Notable: “Item-based collaborative filtering recommendation algorithms” (2001) · 9,022 citations
    Joseph Konstan, Professor, Distinguished McKnight University Professor h-index 75
    Notable: “Item-based collaborative filtering recommendation algorithms” (2001) · 9,022 citations
    Vipin Kumar, Regents Professor h-index 72
    Notable: “Anomaly detection” (2009) · 11,159 citations
    Maria Gini, Professor, CSE Distinguished Professor h-index 38
    Notable: “Proceedings of the 2013 international conference on Autonomous agents and multi-agent systems” (2013) · 708 citations
    Mechanical Engineering40 faculty avg h-index 32.4 #18 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    David Y.H. Pui, Regents Professor h-index 63
    Notable: “PM 2.5 in China: Measurements, sources, visibility and health effects, and mitigation” (2014) · 825 citations
    Chris Hogan, Department Head, James J. Ryan Professor h-index 61
    Notable: “Recommendations for reporting ion mobility Mass Spectrometry measurements” (2019) · 477 citations
    Rajesh Rajamani, Benjamin Y.H. Liu / TSI Applied Technology Chair h-index 55
    Notable: “Observers for Lipschitz nonlinear systems” (1998) · 854 citations
    Jun Li, Richard and Barbara Nelson Assistant Professor h-index 55
    Notable: “Simultaneous phase and size control of upconversion nanocrystals through lanthanide doping” (2010) · 3,135 citations
    Marketing40 faculty avg h-index 22.3 #1 of 22 in Marketing
    George John, Professor, General Mills-Paul S. Gerot Chair h-index 40
    Notable: “Do Norms Matter in Marketing Relationships?” (1992) · 2,236 citations
    Deborah Roedder John, Professor Emeritus h-index 39
    Notable: “Consumer Socialization of Children: A Retrospective Look At Twenty‐Five Years of Research” (1999) · 1,934 citations
    Joan Meyers-Levy, Professor Emeritus h-index 38
    Mark Bergen, Professor, James D. Watkins Chair h-index 38
    Es on pricing and channels of distribution, where he has studied issues such as pricing as a strategic capability, price wars, pricing as truces, pass-through, branded variants, dual distribution, gray markets, co-op advertising, and quick
    Notable: “Agency Relationships in Marketing: A Review of the Implications and Applications of Agency and Related Theories” (1992) · 1,041 citations
    Chemical Engineering39 faculty avg h-index 47.1 #3 of 10 in Chemical Engineering
    Tim Lodge, Regents Professor h-index 94
    Notable: “Printable ion-gel gate dielectrics for low-voltage polymer thin-film transistors on plastic” (2008) · 1,171 citations
    Aditya Bhan, Distinguished McKnight University Professor h-index 57
    Notable: “Synthesis of Self-Pillared Zeolite Nanosheets by Repetitive Branching” (2012) · 788 citations
    Prodromos Daoutidis, College of Science and Engineering Distinguished Professor h-index 56
    Notable: “Zeolitic imidazolate framework membranes made by ligand-induced permselectivation” (2018) · 468 citations
    Christopher Ellison, Professor, Department Safety Officer h-index 55
    Notable: “The distribution of glass-transition temperatures in nanoscopically confined glass formers” (2003) · 1,160 citations
    Psychology39 faculty avg h-index 39 #3 of 89 in Psychology
    Robert Krueger, Regents Professor h-index 131
    Notable: “Handbook of Personality: Theory and Research” (2008) · 7,864 citations
    Matt McGue, Regents Professor h-index 118
    Notable: “Next-generation genotype imputation service and methods” (2016) · 4,421 citations
    Colin DeYoung, Professor h-index 66
    Notable: “Between facets and domains: 10 aspects of the Big Five.” (2007) · 1,942 citations
    Deniz Ones, Professor h-index 65
    Notable: “Interpersonal deviance, organizational deviance, and their common correlates: A review and meta-analysis.” (2007) · 1,331 citations
    Economics39 faculty avg h-index 26 #16 of 104 in Economics
    Aldo Rustichini, Professor h-index 70
    Notable: “Pay Enough or Don't Pay at All*” (2000) · 2,206 citations
    Rachel Croson, Professor h-index 60
    Notable: “Gender Differences in Preferences” (2009) · 5,784 citations
    Ellen McGrattan, Professor h-index 51
    Notable: “Can Sticky Price Models Generate Volatile and Persistent Real Exchange Rates?” (2002) · 1,089 citations
    Joel Waldfogel, Professor (Carlson School) h-index 51
    Notable: “Piracy on the High C’s: Music Downloading, Sales Displacement, and Social Welfare in a Sample of College Students” (2006) · 400 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN reports an overall acceptance rate of 79.7%, an SAT middle 50% of 1320–1470, a class size of 7,391, and a yield of 24.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Big Ten flagship with EA deadlines. Strong STEM, business (Carlson), and health sciences. Twin Cities metro campus.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Minnesota, Twin Cities: key admissions facts

    University of Minnesota, Twin Cities's overall acceptance rate is 79.7% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Minnesota, Twin Cities's SAT middle-50% range is 1320–1470 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Minnesota, Twin Cities's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 24.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities for families earning under $75,000 is about $7,952 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Minnesota, Twin Cities on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Minnesota, Twin Cities cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $6,642 per year in net price at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $27,008 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $9,931 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Minnesota, Twin Cities: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$6,642
    $30,001–$48,000$7,283
    $48,001–$75,000$9,931
    $75,001–$110,000$16,415
    Over $110,000$27,008

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities?

    University of Minnesota, Twin Cities's overall acceptance rate is 79.7%, based on the most recent Common Data Set.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Minnesota, Twin Cities?

    Admitted students at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1320–1470 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Minnesota, Twin Cities?

    Getting into University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is relatively accessible: it admits 79.7% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Minnesota, Twin Cities offer early decision or early action?

    University of Minnesota, Twin Cities offers early action (non-binding).

    How much does University of Minnesota, Twin Cities cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $7,952 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Minnesota, Twin Cities cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $6,642 per year in net price at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $27,008 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $9,931 per year after grants and scholarships.

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