University of Minnesota Morris Value Piece 2019–20

COME AND SEE WHAT A

BRIGHT FUTURE LOOKS LIKE. The value of a UMN Morris education

At UMN Morris there’s a lot that we value. A commitment to rigorous academics, a genuine curiosity about the world, and a belief that college is more than earning a degree—it’s an investment in your future. We also believe that such a venture should allow you more financial freedom later on. That’s why we’re proud to be one of “100 Best Values in Public Colleges”

by Kiplinger.

Check out UMN Morris for yourself.

Schedule a tour at admissions.morris.umn.edu/visit

At UMN Morris we believe in value. And we don’t mean a 2-for-1 deal on pizza. We mean getting more bang for your tuition buck. Because at the end of the day we think it’s important to provide our students with a great education that will provide more financial independence later in life.

And we make education more accessible by providing financial aid to roughly 96% of incoming UMN Morris students.

1/4 the tuition of Minnesota’s most expensive private school

To learn more, visit admissions.morris.umn.edu/financialaid

Small class sizes that mimic a private-school setting.

Huge research capabilities that come with being part of a large, public university. A wide selection of majors and minors—including the ability to create your own. Look deeper and it’s easy to see how UMN Morris offers the educational experience of a lifetime—all for a quarter of the tuition of Minnesota’s most expensive private school. It’s an unparalleled value that has led 92% of alumni to say that their UMN Morris degree was a smart investment. In fact, UMN Morris students graduate with the lowest student loan debt in the University of Minnesota System.

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I chose UMN Morris because I wanted small class sizes and a quality education.

I visited, fell in love, and never left.

SARA CARMAN, CLASS OF 2020

UMN MORRIS AT A GLANCE

WHO IS UMN MORRIS? We’re a student-centered public university that is proud to feature a liberal arts education. As part of the University of Minnesota System, we have worldwide name recognition, access to state-of-the-art research facilities, and nationally ranked study abroad programs.

WHO ATTENDS UMN MORRIS? People from all walks of life. Students come from rural communities, urban epicenters, and cities abroad. They’re curious, hungry to learn, and open minded. In short, they’re just like you.

RANKINGS & ACCOLADES

WHERE IS UMN MORRIS? We’re located about two and a half hours west (and a bit north) of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Fiske Guide to Colleges: one of “the best and most interesting” colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, and the UK Forbes: America’s Best Colleges and America’s Best Value Colleges

TOWN POPULATION

5,400

STUDENT POPULATION

MORRIS

1,600

Fulbright US Student Program: one of the American colleges and universities that produced the most 2018–19 Fulbright US Students Kiplinger’s Personal Finance: 100 Best Values in Public Colleges Sierra Magazine: Top 40 “Cool Schools”

MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL

U.S. News and World Report: Top-10 Public Colleges in National Liberal Arts (20 years in a row) Washington Monthly: National Liberal Arts Colleges and Best-Bang-for-the-Buck—Midwest

Automatic Scholarships Achievement Scholarship $6,000 to $18,000 over four years

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS UMN Morris is serious about keeping tuition within reach, and our commitment is reflected in the variety of financial aid packages and merit-based scholarship programs we offer.

Incoming freshmen are automatically considered for an Achievement Scholarship based on academic performance and may also apply for our top scholarship packages through a competitive interview process. In addition, UMN Morris offers a scholarship fund dedicated to transfer students.

Competitive Scholarships* Prairie Scholarship: Full-tuition for four years Morris Scholarship: $24,000 over four years, plus a $2,500 scholarly stipend RaiseMe Scholarships Complete your RaiseMe Portfolio and share with UMN Morris by November 1 of your senior year.

Start as early as ninth grade at raise.me Transfer Scholarships $2,000 to $4,000 over two years Music Scholarships Cover full cost of weekly private music lessons

COSTS Tuition Student Fees Housing Meal Plan Total

In-State* $12,324* $1,254 $4,100 $4,532 $22,210

MSEP** $13,364** $1,254 $4,100 $4,532 $23,250

Out-of-State*** $14,378*** $1,254 $4,100 $4,532 $24,264

If you’re one of the 96% of incoming students who receive financial aid, you’ll be paying even less than this. * Residents from North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and the province Manitoba, Canada, pay the same tuition rate as Minnesota residents through our reciprocity agreement. ** The Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) is a multi-state tuition reciprocity program. Morris offers eligible students from Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, and Ohio reduced tuition. *** Non-resident, MSEP, and international students will be considered for our National Scholar Award at the time of admission to Morris.

National Merit Scholarships National Merit Finalist Scholarship: Full-tuition for four years National Merit Commended and Semi-Finalists: $4,000 over four years American Indian Tuition Waiver UMN Morris provides a full-tuition waiver for admitted eligible American Indian students University of Minnesota Promise Scholarship Eligible Minnesota residents with a family income of up to $120,000 *For priority consideration apply for admission by November 1 and no later than December 15.

Learn more at admissions.morris.umn.edu/scholarships

Learn more about our application process and apply online at morris.umn.edu/apply

MORRIS OFFERS 34 MAJORS AND 35 MINORS, 13 LICENSURE AREAS, AND 9 PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS. MAJORS AND MINORS Elementary Education K–6 Licensure Pre-Primary Endorsement Middle Level Endorsement Communication Arts and Literature Mathematics Science Social Studies English Creative Writing Environmental Science Environmental Studies French Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Geology German Studies History Human Services Criminal Justice Human Development Social Justice Jazz Studies*

Latin American Area Studies Management Financial and Organizational Management Global Business Mathematics Medieval Studies Music Native American and Indigenous Studies Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Secondary Education** Sociology Spanish Sport Management Statistics Studio Art Sustainability Leadership* Theatre Arts

EDUCATION/TEACHING LICENSURE AREAS

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

DESIGN YOUR OWN MAJOR

Chemistry Communication Arts and Literature Elementary Education French General Science Instrumental Music Life Science Mathematics Physics Social Studies Spanish Visual Arts Vocal Music

Dentistry Engineering Law Medicine Nursing Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Veterinary Medicine

African and Black American Studies* Anthropology Art History Biology Cellular/Molecular Organismal/Ecology Pre-Medicine Chemistry Biochemistry Coaching Endorsement*** Communication, Media, and Rhetoric Computer Science Creative Writing* Data Science* Economics Macroeconomics Microeconomics

*minor only **licensure program ***endorsement only

At UMN Morris we’ll work with you to develop your dream area of study.

Here’s a small sampling of majors that students have created: Actuarial Science Archaeology Biostatistics Film Studies Forensic Science International Studies Journalism Multicultural Studies Public Health Studies World Languages

Listed

20x of students participate in undergraduate research with a faculty member

as a U.S. News and World Report’s Top 10 Public Liberal Arts College

of students are either employed or are in graduate programs within a year of graduation

The path you choose is completely up to you, and UMN Morris graduates go on to do great things. Some have started their careers at notable companies and organizations like 3M, Target, Amazon, Thrivent Financial, Peace Corps, Mayo Clinic, Medtronic, and Cargill. Whatever your passion, UMN Morris will help you channel it into a fulfilling career that will continue to reward you in more ways than you can imagine.

Sometimes it starts as an internship shepherded by our well connected faculty. Other times graduates leverage their UMN Morris experiences to land their dream jobs on their own right out of the gate.

In fact, with most graduates believing that UMN Morris prepared them well for the future, it’s no wonder that 97% of them landed employment

or were accepted to a graduate or professional program within a year of getting their degree. But regardless of where their paths have taken them, UMN Morris alumni are more prepared, confident, and well rounded than when they first set foot on our campus. And you will be, too.

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The UMN Morris community is one of support and mutual appreciation, which stems not only from an involved and helpful faculty but an engaged student body as well.

CLAIRE MCMANUS, CLASS OF 2020

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I enjoy the great friendships and connections I have made here with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.

I have been given opportunities to be a research assistant with a professor, to study abroad in Cuba, and to become the student body president. I wouldn’t have access to all of these opportunities and connections elsewhere.

SAM ROSEMARK, CLASS OF 2021

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

96% of incoming students receive financial aid

University of Minnesota Morris 600 E 4th St Morris, MN 56267

2019–20

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