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Through a unique commitment to creativity and advancing technologies, the College of Design (CDES) at the University of Minnesota leads, innovates and educates in the full range of design fields by researching ongoing and emerging issues, exploring new knowledge, and addressing and solving real-world problems; all while adhering to socially responsible, sustainable, and collaborative design thinking.
As a student in the College of Design, you will benefit from the resources available at a premier public research university. College of Design professors are top experts in their disciplines, and they are dedicated to teaching the next generation of design innovators. You will also benefit from our excellent location: The U of M is located in the heart of a thriving design community, home to architecture and landscape architecture firms, art museums, theaters, cathedrals, design firms, parks, retail, and more.
Fall 2023 Average Transfer GPA: 3.40
Transfer GPA range distribution:
4.0 - 3.5 | 45.2% |
3.49 - 3.0 | 38.9% |
2.99 - 2.5 | 13.0% |
Below 2.5 | 2.9% |