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ABOUT THE TWIN CITIES AND MINNESOTA
01. A classic Big Ten campus in the heart of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area,
the Minneapolis campus provides a world- class setting for lifelong learning. The largest
of our four campuses, it is made up of 20 colleges offering undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The Mississippi River divides the campus into the East Bank, where the School of Dentistry is located, and the West Bank. Adjacent neighborhoods cater to student interests, and downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul are only minutes away. The University of Minnesota—Twin Cities is ranked #23 in the nation by US News and World Report as of 2022.
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With more than 3.5 million residents, the
Twin Cities area provides every educational and cultural advantage of a major metropolitan area. From an urban sculpture garden to
the Mall of America, the Twin Cities is rich
in entertainment and cultural events and offers something for everyone: a nationally recognized arts and theater community, a thriving entertainment industry, a host of Fortune 500 companies, exciting professional sports teams and shopping and restaurants
for every taste. The Mississippi River and numerous city lakes and parks provide year- round opportunities for outdoor recreation. Quality of life studies consistently rank the Twin Cities among the top metropolitan areas in the country.
