The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is a comprehensive regional university. Undergraduate students can choose from 16 bachelor degrees in 87 majors and 73 minors as well as seven certificates. UMD also offers graduate programs in 25 fields, 14 minors, and four certificates. The University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus and the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Duluth both have programs on the UMD campus.
In addition to offering the EdD, UMD participates in two all-university PhD programs (one of which is located primarily on the UMD campus) and cooperates significantly in the delivery of a number of Twin Cities-based PhD programs.
UMD consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue. Providing an alternative to both large research universities and small liberal arts colleges, UMD attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university.
History
In 1895, the Minnesota Legislature created the Normal School at Duluth, which was located at 2205 E. Fifth St. In 1921, the institution became the Duluth State Teachers College, and in 1947 it became a coordinate campus of the University of Minnesota. In 1948, ground was broken for the first building of the new campus and a building boom ensued to accommodate GIs returning from World War II. The old campus, which had housed the Normal School and the teacher's college, continued to serve UMD students for many years. Its centerpiece, the proud Old Main building, was destroyed by a tragic fire in 1993, but the building's arches have been preserved and its former site is used by the city of Duluth as a park. More UMD Campus History
The Campus
UMD's campus consists of more than 50 buildings on 244 acres overlooking Lake Superior, all built since 1948. Most UMD buildings are connected by concourses or hallways, providing easy access for students with disabilities and convenience for all students year round.
Nine new buildings have been added to campus since 2000: the Kathryn A. Martin Library, James I. Swenson Building, Weber Music Hall, UMD Sports and HealthCenter Addition, Labovitz School of Business and Economics, James I. Swenson Civil Engineering Building, Bagley Classroom, Ianni Hall, and the Heikkila Chemistry and Advanced Materials Science Building.
UMD is also home for the Tweed Museum of Art, the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium, and the Marshall Performing Arts Center. Other facilities include the Research and Field Studies Center, Glensheen Historic Estate, the Lower Campus, the Large Lakes Observatory, and the Natural Resources Research Institute.
Personnel
Over 1,956 people work at UMD including: 504 full-time faculty and 310 full-time professional, academic and administrative staff, 108 part-time faculty and 31 part-time professional, academic and administrative staff, and 769 full-time/part-time civil service and labor represented employees.
Admissions Policy
Admission decisions are based upon overall assessment of academic preparation and performance. Primary factors include high school GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and academic preparation. New transfer students will be admitted on the basis of cumulative college GPA, completion ratio, and high school record (if fewer than 26 credits attempted).
Student Enrollment
UMD's fall 2019 enrollment was 10,858.
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Tuition (2018–19)
For a complete list of semester tuition and fee rates, visit the UMD One Stop Student Services website. Some basic per-credit tuition rates are as follow:
| Resident | Nonresident | |
| Undergraduate programs, per credit | $469.00 | $669.00 |
| Departmental Masters | $693.00 | $1,099.00 |
| MBA Program, Duluth | $969.00 | $969.00 |
| MBA Program, Rochester | $1,076.00 | $1,076.00 |
| Graduate School, per credit | $1,465.00 | $2,267.00 |
| Med School, per semester, First year, See One Stop for more details |
$13,134.00 | $18,849.00 |
| College of Pharmacy, per semester, Year 1–3 See One Stop for more details |
$13,932.00 | $20,400.00 |