Overhead costs at the U of M

The University of Minnesota's administrative costs have continued to rise in recent years, but at a slower rate than they did in the 2000s.

In millions of dollars

* Staff and other costs that directly support students and faculty.
**Costs for managing the university, including budgeting, HR and legal.

Note: U officials say major changes in tracking these expenses make comparisons to 2007-08 and prior years impossible.