Students are the heart of our program. Their stories are shared on our website and exemplify the strengths of our students when they join the program, the importance of soft skills they gain, and the applied knowledge they acquire by the time they graduate.
Enrollment
In Academic Year 2024–25, there were a total of 871 class registrations over the three academic semesters (fall 2024, spring 2025, summer 2025). 268 registrations (31%) were from other colleges within the University: 16% were from the College of Design, 6% from the College of Liberal Arts, 4% from the College of Science and Engineering, and 5% from other colleges (source: UM Analytics).
During AY 2024−25, a total of 154 students were enrolled in one or more credentials of the program, 89 in the major, 52 in the minor, and 13 in the certificate. 47 new students were admitted to one of these credentials.
Graduation Statistics
Since the program’s inception in AY 1997−98, there have been 604 Bachelor of Applied Science major graduates, 265 minor, and 138 certificate graduates. Another 36 students have completed the Inter-College Program with a track in Construction Management. The current average GPA is 3.5 for students completing the major, 3.4 in the minor, and 3.1 in the certificate; the average times taken to complete the program are 2.3, 2.5, and 1.5 years, respectively.
| Graduates | 2020−21 | 2021−22 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMGT Major | 21 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 19 |
| Average GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Average years to complete | 2.5 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| CMGT Minor | 4 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
| Average GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Average years to complete | 2.3 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| CMGT Certificate | 8 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Average GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Average years to complete | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
Source: UM Analytics—Graduates by AY
Student Outreach
Information Sessions and Outreach
For AY 2024-2025:
- Transfer College Fair/Information Session with community colleges
- Anoka-Ramsey Community College
- Century College
- Inver Hills Community College
- Minneapolis Community and Technical College
- Normandale Community College
- North Hennepin Community College
- Rochester Community and Technical College
- Saint Paul College
- Nine Virtual Transfer Visit Days held in collaboration with the Office of Admissions
- Admitted Student Visit Days
- Major/Minor Expo for current University of Minnesota students 2/25/24
- Community College Counselors Breakfast
- Transfer Recruitment Week January 16-26, 2024
- Coordinated by Office of Admissions
- Visit Day, Application Workshops, Major Presentations
- One-on-one student advising appointments
- Zoom advising appointments
- CCAPS Drop-in Advising sessions (individual sessions)
- Seven email newsletters with different Construction Management information and highlights sent to potential students that have opted into receiving information on the program
- Follow-up emails from the Construction Management enrollment advisor to prospective students that have inquired about the program
- Marketing campaigns that include digital, print, and social media
Advising Summary and Statistics
Advising is a critical factor in student success, and the Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) survey results demonstrate very high satisfaction with the Construction Management advising. Construction Management advising is identified as a key strength in the program accreditation reports.
The program benefits from two advisors, Willie Wong, Academic Advisor for Construction Management, supported by Scott Coenen, Director of Undergraduate Academic Advising, who has 20 years of advising experience and institutional knowledge.
Each year the advising staff complete approximately 200 individual appointments, many on Zoom, in addition to email inquiries. The advising staff is responsible for guiding all degree and certificate students and assisting minor students as required. In addition, advisors regularly communicate with colleagues in other programs and colleges to make them aware of our program as part of recruitment efforts.
Program Website
Outreach to prospective students is also provided via the program website. A website for current students supports student academic needs, including finding information, accessing forms and documents, contact information, and news and student activities.
Student Experience in the Research University Survey
The SERU survey is a comprehensive national evaluation offered in alternate years to all degree-seeking University of Minnesota undergraduate students. The University has participated since 2009. The most recent survey for which we have results is from 2024. The items provide an extensive snapshot of the student experience, tapping into diverse domains of interest to a variety of campus stakeholders. Results of the SERU survey are used to assess many elements of the Construction Management program. See Appendix A, the Quality Improvement Plan, for a summary of the SERU survey results.
SERU Survey Results 2024
Construction and Facility Management Student Association (CFMSA)
The student association provides networking opportunities to students studying Construction Management, to strengthen bonds among students in the major, and to connect students to local professional organizations. The officers for 2024–25 were:
- Myles Schwerzler – President
- Jacob Cave - Vice President
CFMSA events held during 2024−25:
Student group representatives spoke with incoming students at the transfer student orientation
Site Tours: The student group has tried to focus on connecting with professionals on job sites.
- UMN Shepherd Labs, looking at the mechanical work
- Standard Landmark project in Dinkeytown - presentation and tour with the site superintendent, organized in collaboration with the Civil Engineering student group
The group also won a Student Groups dodgeball tournament!