Minerva University
Minerva University at a Glance
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About Minerva University
According to Wikipedia, Minerva University is a private online university headquartered in San Francisco, California. It was established in 2012 by Ben Nelson using $25million in venture funding from Benchmark Capital. All classes are conducted as online seminars capped at 19 students.
Minerva University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,856 | 3% | 98% | 93% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Minerva University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $26,800 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
Minerva University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 752 | 690 | 62 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Minerva University?
Minerva University is located at 14 Mint Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94103.
How Safe is Minerva University?
San Francisco has a violent crime rate of 0.60% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 3.96%. Sources: city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Minerva University Known For?
Minerva University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
Minerva University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Minerva University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Minerva University ranks #801 in the U.S. and #2706 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
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