Move-In Coffee and Bagels
Join Minnesota Hillel for coffee, bagels, and community as we kick off the school year together. Whether you're a first-year student settling into your new home away from home, or a family member helping with…
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
1,400 Jewish Students (4.4%*)
31,855 Students
*Percent of population
31,855 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
50 Jewish Students (0.3%*)
15,363 Students
*Percent of population
15,363 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience Through Hillel
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Israel Fellow Yes
- JLIC Educator No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant Yes
- Open Title VI Investigation Yes
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution Passed
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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- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor, Major
- Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs
- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 80%
- U.S. Region Midwest
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $19,312
- Tuition Out-of-State $43,348
- Out-of-State/Int’l 30% / 6%
- Greek Life Yes
Campus Voices
In 2005, my family flew from Israel to Minnesota to visit my aunt for the High Holidays, and decided to stay permanently. We quickly became very involved in our local Jewish community: We kept kosher, went to synagogue every weekend, and made Shabbat a big part of our lives.
Amit Ben Harush, Minneapolis, MN
Read Amit’s Story Here
Trips & Experiences
Events
New Students at The State Fair
🚨 Calling all new students! 🚨 Join us for the "Great Minnesota Get Together" and explore the most iconic event of the year: the Minnesota State Fair! With unforgettable food and experiences, you don't…
Welcome Back Bash
Welcome back to campus! We missed you all summer and we cannot WAIT to kick off the year together. Swing by Minnesota Hillel for our Welcome Back Bash reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, eat…
Related Scholarships
Check out some of the scholarships available for University of Minnesota Jewish students.
University of Minnesota
Alpha Iota Scholarship
This scholarship shall be awarded to a graduate student who is a member of the Alpha Epsilon Phi (AEPhi) Alpha Iota Chapter at the University of Minnesota.All applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and will be scored based on academic performance; chapter, campus and community activities and financial need. Applicants for undergraduate scholarships MUST be initiated members who are rising juniors, and seniors. These women must be full-time students for the coming year. Graduate applicants must have completed at least one year of graduate studies prior to applying.
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].