Explore Minnesota Hillel
There has never been a better time to be a Jewish student at the University of Minnesota. The U, as it is affectionately called, has become one of the top Midwest Universities for Jewish students looking for an active and vibrant Jewish population and strong off-campus community. Each year students have the opportunity to take leadership roles in shaping the U's Jewish community and ensuring that Jewish life at the U is open and accessible to all Jewish students. During the 2019-2020 academic year Minnesota Hillel completed a multi-million dollar renovation of our building on campus, ensuring that students have all the necessities and amenities for top notch extra-curricular gatherings and study space. Minnesota Hillel also serves as a resource for students across the state of Minnesota, no matter what school they are attending.
Undergraduate Enrollment
30,569 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
15,334 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor, Major
- Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs
- Israel Fellow Yes
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation Yes
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution Passed
- Anti-Israel Encampment, Spring 2024 Yes
Kosher Dining
Hillel and Chabad on campus offer several meals throughout the school year in addition to kosher options through the University dining service. Our campus now offers supervised-kosher hot meals in the student union building.
Options: University meal plan-no extra cost;Kosher food available nearby
Religious Services
Student led egalitarian service each week, with staff/student led services for holiday celebrations.
Frequency: Friday night only
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 77%
- U.S. Region Midwest
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $16,654
- Tuition Out-of-State $36,568
- Out-of-State/Int’l 29% / 6%
- Greek Life Yes
The Hillel College Guide aims to provide you with a snapshot of each local Hillel’s makeup and offerings. We recognize that there may be more information you need in order to better understand the campus reality, particularly around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you would like additional information about a given campus’ offerings or action steps in those areas, please reach out to us at [email protected].