Campus & Student Life at University of Minnesota - Duluth

Home to about 9,301 undergraduates in 2020, UMN Duluth is a large, public university located in Duluth, Minnesota. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UMN Duluth offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UMN Duluth can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UMN Duluth Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UMN Duluth Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UMN Duluth Disability Services.

UMN Duluth for the Military

While not a "service academy", UMN Duluth does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UMN Duluth Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UMN Duluth for Veterans Guide.

UMN Duluth offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UMN Duluth does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMN Duluth offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMN Duluth has a comparatively large, student body. There were 9,301 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,943 (85.4%). Part-time attendance was 1,358 (14.6%).

University of Minnesota - Duluth is Ranked #1,332 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UMN Duluth is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UMN Duluth #1332 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UMN Duluth by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UMN Duluth Diversity Guide.

University of Minnesota - Duluth Competes in the NCAA

UMN Duluth has a total of 592 student athletes, 319 men and 273 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Minnesota - Duluth Athletics