About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
600 E 4th Street
Morris, MN 56267
Morris, MN 56267
Phone
320-589-6035
Email
admissions@morris.umn.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Center -- KUMM, Turtle Mountain cafe'
Regional Fitness Center -- Indoor/Outdoor Center, pools
Science Center
Humanities Fine Arts Center -- gallery, concerts, recitals
The Mall -- outdoor grass/recreation area
Regional Fitness Center -- Indoor/Outdoor Center, pools
Science Center
Humanities Fine Arts Center -- gallery, concerts, recitals
The Mall -- outdoor grass/recreation area
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Common Cup -- coffeehouse, music venue
John's Total Entertainment -- new and used cd's, magic cards, games
Lake Minnewaska recreation area
Don's Cafe -- breakfast, lunch, and dinner-(only on Fri. and Sat. nights)
Old No.1 -- food, music, darts, pool venue
Also: Alexandria Lakes Region
John's Total Entertainment -- new and used cd's, magic cards, games
Lake Minnewaska recreation area
Don's Cafe -- breakfast, lunch, and dinner-(only on Fri. and Sat. nights)
Old No.1 -- food, music, darts, pool venue
Also: Alexandria Lakes Region
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m - 4:30 pm
320-589-6035
8:00 a.m - 4:30 pm
320-589-6035
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
year-round
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@morris.umn.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Sunday-Thursday only, no holiday stays
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Nearest airport: Minneapolis/St. Paul (3 hours)
Executive Express: shuttle from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Morris
Driving Instructions to Campus
Take Interstate 94 west to Sauk Centre (exit #127).
Turn left onto Highway 71.
Turn west (right) onto Highway 28. Watch closely for this turn!
Continue west on Highway 28 to Morris.
Turn south (left) onto Highway 59.
Turn west (right) onto Prairie Lane at the University of Minnesota sign.
Local Accommodations
GrandStay Hotel and Suites
320-585-4000
Indoor pool with whirlpool/exercise room/complimentary breakfast
Hotel 200
320-589-3030
Full service restaurant/bar/pool/jacuzzi
Super 8
320-589-8888
Pool/jacuzzi
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 3,211
Acceptance Rate: 64%
Average HS GPA: 3.60
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
560 - 680
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
590 - 710
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 28
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — March 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
11:1
Total Faculty
165
with Terminal Degree
135
89
Men
76
Women
19
Minority
7
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
50%
Graduate in 5 years
57%
Graduate in 6 years
59%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American Indian/Native American Studies.
German Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING.
Pre-Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Rhetoric and Composition.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Sports Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Rachel Brand
U.S. Dept. of Justice Associate Attorney General
Honorable Lori Skjerven Gildea
Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice
Dr. Bruce Johnson
Founder of Porchlight Entertainment/movie producer
Dr. Paulette Fairbanks
Professor/author
Dr. Dennis Koslowski
Olympic medalist
Dr. Leonard E. Munstermann
Yale Medial School researcher
Carrie Hennessey
Soprano, Sacramento Opera
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
50%
Graduate in 5 years
57%
Graduate in 6 years
59%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,783
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,702
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,739
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
72%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$24,189
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$12,851
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,627
Foreign Countries Represented
21
Demographics
7.66%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
3.41%
Asian
2.12%
Black
4.57%
Hispanic
57.92%
Caucasian
11.00%
International
56% female
44% male
17% are out of state
94% are full time
6% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
52%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
95%
Campus Environment
Rural
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Same as above
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Matthew Hoekstra
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
N/ADocumentation Required for ADHD
N/ASpecial Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
100
Number of Honor Societies
5
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
12
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
32% participate in intramural sports
23% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Cougars)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Cougars)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups: Multi-Ethnic Student Program: http://www.morris.umn.edu/equitydiversity/
Multicultural Interest Groups:
http://www.morris.umn.edu/equitydiversity/multiethnic/studentorgs/
Sustainability
94/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
25%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
90
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
U of MN Bookstore
Dell
Apple
Lenovo
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
