Where is The University of Minnesota Twin Cities?
In the Twin Cities, the U of M has two locations. The first is located in Minneapolis, just east of downtown. There’s actually two campuses here that are separated by the Mississippi River: the original East Bank and the newer West Bank. This busy urban campus contrasts to the St. Paul campus, a pretty and largely agricultural campus that’s actually located in the tiny suburb of Falcon Heights. The campuses are connected by an efficient and free bus system. What basic information should I know about the U of M? • Type of school: State university • Enrollment: About 55,000 undergraduate and graduate students (the fourth largest university in the United States) • In state tuition: $9173 annually. With room, board, and fees, about $17,000. • Out of state tuition: $20,803 annually. With room, board, and fees, about $29,000.What’s life at the U of M like? • The school is so big that it really does feel like a city. There are advantages to this, as there’s something for everybody academicall