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About Morris
- Mission & Vision
- National Rankings
- A Unique Campus History
- Accreditation
- American Indian Boarding Schools in Morris
- Enrollment Management and Institutional Effectiveness and Research
- Native American Student Life
- Native American Student Success Program (NASS)
- Organizational Structure and Campus Governance
- Policies & Administration
- Student Achievement Data
- Student Learning Outcomes
- UMN Morris Land Acknowledgment
About Us
Founded in 1960, the University of Minnesota Morris is a nationally ranked top 10 public liberal arts university dedicated to its students and the environment. Our beautiful, sustainable campus in the heart of the prairie gives students the space to be themselves, follow their passions, and find their purpose. Regardless of their major, students can take courses in everything from art and music to math and science, working closely with faculty in a small classroom setting. With numerous opportunities for hands-on learning, undergraduate research, and study abroad, students will get a comprehensive, well-rounded education while mastering transferable skills like critical thinking, effective communication, and creative problem-solving. Most of all, they will be career-flexible and well-positioned for what comes next.
What Do We Value?
- Intellectual growth
- Intercultural competence
- Environmental stewardship
- Civic engagement
Who Attends UMN Morris?
People from all walks of life. Students come from rural communities, Tribal Nations, metropolitan centers, and cities abroad. They’re curious, hungry to learn, and open-minded.
Where Is UMN Morris?
UMN Morris is located about two and a half hours west (and a bit north) of Minneapolis, Minnesota.