University of Minnesota Twin Cities overview

Q. What is unique about the University?

Ans: The University is located in the twin cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. The twin city campus is what makes it more unique. Students have access to both the campus. The campus is also surrounded by the Mississippi river that is worth the scenic beauty.

Q. What is the ranking of University of Minnesota?

Ans: The QS World Ranking of the University is 177.

Q. What is the location of the University of Minnesota?

Ans: The University is situated in the city of St. Paul and Minneapolis that are only 4.3km from each other in the state of Minnesota.

Q. What is University of Minnesota famous for?

Ans: The University has given the land-grant status for research.

Q. Is it a large campus?

Ans: Yes. The University is a huge campus as it comprises of both the city campuses.

Q. What's the weather around University of Minnesota?

Ans: The weather is generally cold with temperatures dipping down to negative but at the same time summers are really hot and humid.

Q.Who are the top Alumni of University of Minnesota?

Ans: To name a few:

• Norman Borlaug: Nobel Prize in Peace 1970
• Hubert Humphrey: 38th Vice-President of the United States
• Carl Dennis: Pulitzer Prize Winner

· Ernest O. Lawrence : 1939 Nobel Prize in Physics

· James Luther Adams, former professor, Harvard University

· Alexander P. Anderson: Invention of Puffed Rice

Q. Is it difficult to get into University of Minnesota?

Ans: The University is very selective about its candidates.  One is supposed to have a SAT score between 1240 and 1460 or an ACT Score of 25 and 31.

Q. What are the nearest Airports to reach Minnesota?

Ans: There are five airports that are close to the University. They are as follows:

• Minneapolis airport
•  Rochester
•  Eau Claire
•  La Crosse

Q. How many Campuses does the University have?

Ans: The University has twin cities campus that is in St.Paul and Minneapolis.