University of Minnesota Morris Admissions Value Piece 2022–23

AN INVESTMENT THAT COUNTS

A LIFETIME

Grace

Private College Feel, Public University Cost

Small class sizes. Close attention from professors who have the highest degree in their field. Hands-on research and career-building experiences. Transformational relationships with mentors and friends. These are the key advantages students usually find at a private college. But at the University of Minnesota Morris, students get all of that at a public university price. Students have access to a well-rounded, top-notch, liberal arts education that will set them up to succeed and thrive—at Morris and beyond.

At UMN Morris, students will be able to build on their strengths—and find new ones. Our small liberal arts campus community gives students the attention they need to pursue their interests and find out who they are. Our low cost—far less than private schools that offer a comparable experience—makes it possible. UMN Morris is truly an investment that counts. And the value of that investment lasts a lifetime.

INVESTMENT

Lowest Loan Debt

Investing in an education at UMN Morris doesn’t have to mean taking on debt. UMN Morris has the lowest average loan debt within the UMN System. In 2020, more than 40% of UMN Morris graduates had no student loan debt. Others had very little. These graduates were able to go on to graduate school, begin their careers, or start a business free of the student loan debt-related financial stress that most new graduates face.

Lowest cost of attendance after grants of the top 50 best liberal arts colleges, Money, 2022

Michael Reynolds ’25 Computer Science

FINANCIAL AID

MAKING A GREAT EDUCATION POSSIBLE

We believe that cost should never get in the way of a great education. We are steadfastly committed to making college affordable and accessible to everyone, no matter who they are or where they’re from. That’s why we encourage students to take advantage of the many opportunities for financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment.

Scholarships, Grants, Loans, Employment

Admitted first-year students are automatically considered for University-wide scholarships based on an overall assessment of their admission application.

As part of the University of Minnesota System, UMN Morris participates in the U Promise programs, which guarantee college funds for students meeting required family income levels.

Grants and loans are also available based on financial need. Earning money through work-study and student employment programs allows students to not only become part of the campus community, but to explore and affirm their career choice while gaining critical skills for professional employment.

Despite the many options, we know that navigating financial aid can feel overwhelming. At UMN Morris, we’ve streamlined the process, making it simple and transparent. We’re committed to working with students and their supporters from the very beginning of their financial aid journey to the end. Together, we’ll make sure students get the financial aid they need for a great education.

Submit the FAFSA

It all starts with the FAFSA. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the only application needed for federal, state, and UMN Morris financial aid. It can be completed any time between October 1 and June 30. Priority deadline for funding is March 1.

• Visit studentaid.gov/fafsa to get started.

• Include Federal School Code 002389 to have the results sent to UMN Morris.

96% of incoming students receive financial aid

Brooke Wharem ’22 Biology

Biruk Mengistu ’23 Computer Science

SCHOLARSHIPS

We offer a comprehensive set of scholarships to make every student’s financial experience easier. Most scholarships are based on GPA and financial need.

Achievement Awards: Merit-based scholarships automatically awarded to admitted first-year students based on GPA

Transfer Scholar Awards: Merit-based scholarships automatically awarded to admitted transfer students for up to 3 years based on GPA

Phi Theta Kappa Award: $1,500 annually for up to 6 semesters (transfer students)

Morris Scholars Award: $24,000 over 4 years

Prairie Scholars Award: Full tuition for 4 years

National Merit Scholarships: Vary by level

American Indian Tuition Waiver: Full-tuition waiver for eligible American Indian and Indigenous students (federally recognized tribal member or descendant)

U Promise Scholarship: First years: up to $4,000 each year for 4 years Transfers: up to $2,000 each year for 2 years

RaiseMe: Micro-scholarships earned through high school and college for actions that set students up for success

Nora Fritz ’22 Chemistry: Biochemistry

Outstanding AcademicsOPPORTUNITY LIVES HERE

At UMN Morris, students don’t have to wait until they’ve graduated to have life-changing, career-making experiences. Whether it’s mentoring other students at the Student Success Center, working a summer internship, or being part of a world-class research project, students will be able to apply what they are learning to real world situations—right away. UMN Morris provides students with countless opportunities to turn their passion into experience and, ultimately, a career.

A Place to Thrive

UMN Morris is a place to belong, succeed, and thrive. By choosing UMN Morris, students are investing in more than an outcome after graduation. They’re investing in their lives. That’s why we focus on transformative student engagement and personal growth through the combination of our world-class academics and vibrant campus life. And it shows. UMN Morris students are engaged.

50% of students participate in research as undergraduates.

43% of students study abroad.

More than 80% of students attend or participate in co-curricular activities, art, theater, and music performances—well above the national average.

25% of students are NCAA Division III athletes.

~25% of students earn multiple majors.

Chemistry: Biochemistry

Adeolu Atolani

PROOF IN NUMBERS

#8 Top Public Schools, National Liberal Arts Colleges, US News & World Report, 2022

#41 Best Liberal Arts Institutions in the U.S., Money, 2o22

8 students have recently received the prestigious Fulbright US award

$47k+ return on investment early in students’ careers

92% of alumni say their UMN Morris degree was a smart investment

97% of grads are employed or in graduate programs within one year of graduating

Estimate Financial Aid

Our online net price calculator provides an estimate of the financial aid students may qualify for as full-time students. Using the net price calculator is a great way to receive an estimate of the eligibility for financial aid and the subsequent net cost of a UMN Morris education.

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