Your
Impact
Thank You for Your Generous Support!
As the overall cost of providing the best possible student-athlete experience continue to rise, Gopher Athletics would not be a leader in the NCAA without the support of each and every Golden Gopher Fund member. Here is how your support of the Golden Gopher Fund positively impacts nearly 600 student-athletes at the University of Minnesota.
Success
In Academics
Known for innovation and discovery, the University of Minnesota is globally recognized as a premier public research institution, and Gopher student-athletes flourish in this highly competitive environment.
Minnesota has been recognized as one of the nation's top public school for student-athlete academic performance. This success comes from a department-wide commitment to academic excellence and graduation as a standard for every Gopher.
3.46
Student-Athlete Cumulative GPA
School Record
8
Academic All-Americans
62
Academic All-District
379
Academic All-Big Ten
140
Big Ten Distinguished Scholars
95%
Graduation Success Rate
14
Programs With Perfect APR Scores
From the 2024-25 School Year
Annual Scholarship costs
Full cost of attendance
In-state residents
$36,656
Full cost of attendance
Out-of-State Residents
$61,042
Success
In Athletics
With more than 140 years of tradition, Gopher Athletics is one of the oldest and most decorated athletics departments in the country. As a founding member of the Big Ten Conference, our teams have won 259 conference titles and 29 national titles.
While our history is rich with success, our current teams and more than 600 student-athletes are adding to that legacy, leaving their own mark on the Maroon and Gold to be remembered for years to come. Every accomplishment is a testament to those who invest in their success.
Your continued passion and generosity for Gopher Athletics is essential to ensuring all student-athletes are provided the necessary resources to achieve athletic excellence while competing at Minnesota. Your gifts will undoubtedly continue to positively impact the future of our athletics department.
Thank you for teaming up with the Golden Gopher Fund to support our 22 athletic programs through your generous donations. YOU make the difference in our success!
Success
In Life
The view from the top floor of the Land O'Lakes Inc. Center for Excellence presents the University of Minnesota campus set against the Minneapolis skyline. It showcases everything that makes our University unlike any other in the nation.
While competing at the University of Minnesota, Gopher student-athletes live in a state with a bustling economy and countless career opportunities available in every sector. Gopher Athletics equips every student-athlete with the tools they need to seize those opportunities by providing unparalleled leadership, career and citizenship development throughout their academic careers.