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U. Minnesota-Twin Cities
U. Colorado Boulder

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    U. Minnesota-Twin Cities is more diverse (index 0.64 vs. 0.52)

    Diversity index
  2. 2

    U. Minnesota-Twin Cities has 3 pts more Pell recipients than U. Colorado Boulder (18% vs. 14%)

    Pell Grant recipients
  3. 3

    U. Colorado Boulder has 2 pts more first-gen students than U. Minnesota-Twin Cities (20% vs. 19%)

    First-generation students

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
U. Minnesota-Twin Cities31.9K
U. Colorado Boulder31.9K
Pell Grant share
U. Minnesota-Twin Cities18%
U. Colorado Boulder14%
First-gen share
U. Minnesota-Twin Cities19%
U. Colorado Boulder20%
Diversity index
U. Minnesota-Twin Cities0.64
U. Colorado Boulder0.52

Who they are

Men
U. Minnesota-Twin Cities46%
U. Colorado Boulder53%
Part-time students
U. Minnesota-Twin Cities6%
U. Colorado Boulder10%
Students 25 and older
U. Minnesota-Twin Cities5%
U. Colorado Boulder5%

Race & ethnicity

U. Minnesota-Twin Cities
U. Colorado Boulder
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
U. Minnesota-Twin Cities65%
U. Colorado Boulder54%
First-years from other states
U. Minnesota-Twin Cities27%
U. Colorado Boulder45%
First-years from abroad
U. Minnesota-Twin Cities7%
U. Colorado Boulder2%
New transfer students this fall
U. Minnesota-Twin Cities1,888
U. Colorado Boulder1,608
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
U. Minnesota-Twin Cities20%
U. Colorado Boulder18%

Campus

U. Minnesota-Twin Cities
Large cityNCAA D-I FBS · Big Ten ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
U. Colorado Boulder
Midsize cityNCAA D-I FBS · Big Twelve ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyU. Minnesota-Twin CitiesU. Colorado Boulder
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expressionNondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housingGender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus recordsChosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Student health plan covers transition-related careStudent health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Student health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Trans-inclusive athletic policy (intramurals and club sports)–Trans-inclusive athletic policy (intramurals and club sports): listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why