what is the University of Minnesota like?

[Anonymous]

My son is looking into majors like MIS or supply chain, doesn't want Southern, and we need to keep costs below ~$50K year (UMN costs $48k without merit). He wants a bigger school with school spirit.

There are always a large number of kids from his HS who go to other midwestern state schools (specifically UMich, Wisconsin, and Indiana), but rarely, if ever, U of MN and I'm trying to figure out why this is. Too urban? Sports culture seems slightly less- is that it? It's nice that there's loads of direct flights from all the DC area airports to Minneapolis. Plus the tuition is pretty reasonable. What am I missing? Can anyone give thoughts on this school?

[Anonymous]

Cold. White.

[Anonymous]

It's cold. The campus isn't as nice, or scenic.

[Anonymous]

Michigan State has a superior supply chain econ program. This will draw out the haters but please do look into this program for your child. Merit aid is available to reduce an already reasonable out of state COA.

[Anonymous]

The U is great, and Minneapolis is awesome, but it is more of a commuter campus, though that is getting better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The U is great, and Minneapolis is awesome, but it is more of a commuter campus, though that is getting better.

Basically this.

[Anonymous]

Medium pass.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The U is great, and Minneapolis is awesome, but it is more of a commuter campus, though that is getting better.

I would be careful if thats the vibe. My niece went to U of Rhode Island as a freshman and hated it bc the majority of the kids went home every weekend and it was dead on campus. She transferred to University of Illinois and is much happier.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Michigan State has a superior supply chain econ program. This will draw out the haters but please do look into this program for your child. Merit aid is available to reduce an already reasonable out of state COA.

I was just going to say the same thing. Definitely look into Michigan State.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Michigan State has a superior supply chain econ program. This will draw out the haters but please do look into this program for your child. Merit aid is available to reduce an already reasonable out of state COA.

I was just going to say the same thing. Definitely look into Michigan State.

I'm a big UMN booster, and I say look at UMN and Michigan State. Both great. Both cold.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The U is great, and Minneapolis is awesome, but it is more of a commuter campus, though that is getting better.

I would be careful if thats the vibe. My niece went to U of Rhode Island as a freshman and hated it bc the majority of the kids went home every weekend and it was dead on campus. She transferred to University of Illinois and is much happier.

It is not the vibe at UMN, although certainly more commuters than a school that isn't in the middle of a population center. Most big ten kids don't live in university dorms sophomore year - they are in private dorms and apartments.

My kid is there and loving it. His friends all live on or near campus (Dinky Town) - even the one who moved home isn't far away. They do campus things and they also do city things. My kid is getting a great education for the price. Engineering school is excellent.

If you are looking for classic New England beauty, it doesn't have that, but the campus is nice, there is plenty of green space (ok, white space) and there are tons of communal places indoors.

It is a direct admit to the business school.

[Anonymous]

Oh, the big sport is hockey! We buy the kid a season's ticket. He has a great time with that.

[Anonymous]

But PP, is everyone from MN or WI? thanks.

[Anonymous]

Good hockey school. Who can name Caps players from UMN?Engineering is pretty good too.

[Anonymous]

If you are looking for a large university but a little smaller town, you might check out IA state. There are some automatic scholarships for decent grades that can reduce the cost. Very much a "college town" experience.