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Duluth, MN · Minneapolis, MN
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | Capella University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $18,743/yr | $17,956/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $7,256/yr | $17,485/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,024 | $14,968 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $8,145/yr | $17,324/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,965/yr | $17,490/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,056/yr | $21,292/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $24,453/yr | $22,820/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $233/mo | $159/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,110/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,460/yr | $7,350/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $760/yr | $425/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,440/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $27,680/yr | $22,820/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,610/yr | $14,400/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $20,130/yr | $14,400/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 19% | 39% |
| Students taking federal loans | 44% | 47% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 89% | No data reported |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1180–1350 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1251 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23–28 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–27 · Math 22–27 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 9,502 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 7,768 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 1,821 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 23% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 2% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 42% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Required | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 65% | 20% |
| Freshmen who come back | 81% | 42% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $62,616/yr | $42,189/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $44,422–$85,826 | $20,330–$69,019 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 64% | 32% |
| White students graduating | 68% | 22% |
| Black students graduating | 58% | 33% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 56% | 0% |
| Asian students graduating | 47% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $52,840/yr | $48,500/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 83% | 81% |
| Graduate on time | 47% | 20% |
| Pell students who graduate | 56% | 17% |
| First-gen students who finish | 53% | 21% |
| Low-income students who finish | 49% | 13% |
| Students who transfer out | 25% | 27% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $57,662/yr | $43,273/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Engineering 12% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% | Health Professions 80% · Psychology 9% · Business, Management & Marketing 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Health Professions — 80% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Engineering — 12% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 8% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 2% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — <1% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Industrial Engineering — $77,781/yr | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management — $152,737/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 33% | 1.6% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,336 | 18,364 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 41 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 827 | 29,395 |
| Average professor pay | $9,267/mo | $7,627/mo |
| Full-time professors | 85% | 12% |
| Fully online | No | Yes — fully online |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $83,308 | $31,525 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Duluth, MN | Minneapolis, MN |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1895 | 1993 |
| Public or private | Public | For-profit |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Men | 51% | 15% |
| Women | 49% | 85% |
| White students | 83% | 44% |
| Black students | 2.2% | 28% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.4% | 15% |
| Asian students | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| Other / not reported | 1.9% | 5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 18% | 50% |
| Part-time students | 4.9% | 68% |
| Students age 25+ | 2.9% | 92% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,746/yr | $1,815/yr |
| Endowment | $293.5M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,970 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Quarter |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 12 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 394 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.0M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $15.3M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $15.3M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $198,761 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.