At UMN Morris, you’ll belong, you'll thrive, and you'll find your people. Whether you’re from a rural community, big city, Tribal Nation, or another country, Morris provides a welcoming environment where you can prepare for a rewarding career.
Note that submitting more than one application will delay your admission decision.
Admissions Information
First-Year Student
You are a first-year applicant if you are still a high school student (even if you will complete college credits while in high school). You are also a first-year applicant if you have already graduated from high school, but have NOT enrolled at a college, university, or any other school after high school.
Transfer Student
You are a transfer applicant if you are a high school graduate who has registered or enrolled at a postsecondary institution—such as a college, university, vocational college, or trade school—after graduating from high school.
International Student
You are an international student if you are not a permanent resident or citizen of the United States, or you have arrived (or are planning to arrive) in the United States on a US visa, including students from Canada.
PSEO Student
Through Minnesota’s postsecondary enrollment options program, UMN Morris lets high school juniors and seniors enroll in college courses on campus. You will get first-hand exposure to college-level work that will shorten the time to completing your bachelor’s degree.
Returning Student
If you left the University of Minnesota Morris before completing your degree, and you would like to return, you are always welcome to reapply.
Common Application
If you prefer, you may also apply to UMN Morris using the Common Application. First year, transfer, and international students may apply via the Common Application.
Admissions Deadlines
September 15
We begin to review applications on a rolling basis.
December 15
Priority application deadline for maximum scholarship consideration.
Applications received after December 15 will be considered for admissions and automatic academic scholarships only.
August 1
Final application deadline.
Student Profiles
These numbers represent the middle 50% of first-year students for fall 2022. This means that 25% of students scored below this range, and 25% scored above.
*The University of Minnesota Morris is test-optional through 2027.
Find Your Interests
True to its liberal arts mission, UMN Morris offers outstanding academic programs in education, humanities, science and mathematics, and the social sciences. With 32 majors and 37 minors, 13 licensure areas, and 9 pre-professional programs, you will leave Morris ready for success in any career.
Not sure what to major in? That’s okay! You can begin as an undeclared major and take courses that meet your general education requirements, along with courses in a field that interests you.
Costs at a Glance
The University of Minnesota Morris is a national public liberal arts college committed to making a high-quality education available to students from across the country. Expenses for housing, meals, books and supplies, transportation, loan fees, and personal expenditures can vary.
Use our net price calculator to estimate your cost of attendance