Question 1

How much does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities spend on research?

Accepted Answer

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities reported $1.32B in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.

Question 2

Where does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities rank nationally for research spending?

Accepted Answer

#19 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #1 of 1 in Minnesota.

Question 3

Is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities an R1 university?

Accepted Answer

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.

Rank	University	State	Tier	R&D
16	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Med	PA	R1	$1.40B
17	Columbia University in the City of New York Med	NY	R1	$1.34B
18	Yale University Med	CT	R1	$1.33B
19	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Med	MN	R1	$1.32B
20	Texas A&M University-College Station Med	TX	R1	$1.28B
21	Vanderbilt University Med	TN	R1	$1.25B
22	University of Florida Med	FL	R1	$1.25B

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities research spending

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