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University of Minnesota Duluth

Duluth, Minnesota

9,552 Students on Campus
Duluth Location
88,000 Metro Population
9,552 Students on Campus
Duluth Location
88,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

The University of Minnesota Duluth perfectly blends the benefits of a great location, a personalized learning experience, and meaningful research on a medium-sized campus that is part of the University of Minnesota System. UMD has just under 10,000 enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. The campus hosts over 250 student organizations, 16 NCAA sports, and 60 acres of forested trails on the campus’ Bagley Nature Area. In Duluth, you get the benefits of city life, while enjoying endless access to the great outdoors. It’s just as easy to enjoy museums, restaurants, and live music as it is to hike, ski, or kayak. Duluth’s trail system features 10 miles of horseback trail, 30 miles of paved accessible trail, 16 miles of gravel accessible trail, 38 miles of cross-country ski trail, 85 miles of bike-optimized singletrack trail, and over 150 miles of natural surface hiking trail.

Lake Superior Access: Low-cost gear rental (kayaks, bikes) via RSOP for exploring the huge lake and regional trails.

Small classes! The 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio means personalized learning and easy access to professors.

Live where outdoor adventure meets city life: 85 miles of trails, arts, food, and a campus surrounded by nature.

Helpful Information

Students are encouraged to utilize the Recreational Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP) rental center which is full of equipment to help one make the most of the outdoor opportunities. Skis, fat tire bikes, canoes, camping gear, ice fishing gear, tents and more are available at low cost to students. Since 1998, UMD’s Multicultural Center has worked to enhance academic achievement, create a sense of belonging, celebrate diversity and foster positive relations among students, faculty and staff.

Location Information

Located in Duluth, UMD is part of Minnesota’s fifth-largest city, with a population of around 87,000 people. Front and center in Duluth is Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. Duluth is the gateway to the “North Shore,” a region of Northeastern Minnesota that mirrors the shore of Lake Superior all the way north to Thunder Bay, Ontario. In Duluth, you get the benefits of city life, while enjoying endless access to the great outdoors.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/31/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/18/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/13/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/07/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Financial Markets, Consumer Insights and Analytics, All LSBE 5000 level courses, Online Psychology courses, and all teacher licensure programs.

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Graphic Design

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Chinese Area Studies — The Chinese Area Studies major is an interdisciplinary program that allows students to complete much of their upper division coursework in fields of history, art history, communication, linguistics, philosophy and anthropology and Cultural Entrepreneurship.
  • Geographic Information Science — Because of the growing awareness across disciplines of the strategic value of Geographic Information Science (GIS), particularly through its ability to understand better the complexity of economic, environmental and social systems, the U.S. Department of Labor recently identified GIS as one of nine “high growth industries”.
  • Health Care Management — The HCM major prepares students for administration, financing, and economics roles in the health services sector. Students hone their management skills while gaining solid understanding of the US health care system. UMD’s HCM major meets the rigorous certification standards of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).
  • Music Performance — As a professional performance preparation degree that will provide students with the training and experience needed to pursue a graduate degree program or a career in music, the Bachelor of Music degree with a major in Performance prepares a student for careers on the stage and beyond.
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • American Indian Studies — Majoring in American Indian Studies will give you the skills to communicate effectively and apply your knowledge to address current issues in Indian Country and beyond. You will build a broad understanding of cross-cultural and intergovernmental issues with expertise in American Indian affairs.
  • Childhood Nature Studies — The focus of Childhood Nature Studies is supporting children, families, and communities through nature-rich experiences, settings, and services. Through cross-disciplinary coursework from environmental and outdoor education, psychology, health, social work, and education, you will be prepared for collaborating with professionals from across the spectrum of care, education, health, mental health, social service, and environmental sectors.
  • Environment, Sustainability & Geography — The purpose of the environment, sustainability and geography degree is to prepare students to create sustainable communities for present and future generations. This program provides students with the tools to understand the physical and social systems of the earth to become informed change makers locally and globally. Sustainability challenges are all around us: from climate change, to vulnerabilities in the industrial food system, to the way we design cities.
  • Environmental and Outdoor Education — The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Outdoor Learning and Recreation familiarizes students with formal and informal outdoor education settings. It provides extensive training in outdoor education methodology and program delivery, with an emphasis on nature-based outdoor recreation.
  • Tribal Administration and Governance — The bachelor of arts degree in Tribal Administration & Governance (TAG) is designed to prepare students to work for tribes and governmental and non-governmental entities that work closely with tribes.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Not Participating
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/18/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost:
    Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $6737.5
    Per Term Mandatory Fees - $863
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 20
  • Host Payment: 20
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Parking Fee
$150
Term
Away & Home
Optional
Course Fees / Materials
$0
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
NSE Program Fee
$222.7
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Housing Fee
$200
Term
Away & Home
Optional
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/18/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $2765
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2925
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Students assigned to live in the on-campus apartments are not required to select a residential meal plan but do have $150 per semester in Dining Dollars. Apartment residents who have opted out of a residential meal plan can choose to purchase a Block Meal Plan online or at the Ucard office located in Kirby Student Center.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: