Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
U. Minnesota-Twin Cities admits about 8 in 10 applicants (80%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 44% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (79% and 80%).
$55 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Where applicants live
Minnesota applicants were admitted at 75%, applicants from other states at 84%, and international applicants at 77%.
Of those admitted, 45% from Minnesota enrolled, against 12% from other states and 11% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
22% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Uses a wait list; numbers not published
Applying early
Early action (not binding): apply by Nov 1; decisions by Jan 31
No early decision plan.
Where you stand
How U. Minnesota-Twin Cities reads a record
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are important. Scores are optional. 8% of first-years sent an SAT and 33% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 38% whose high school reported a rank, 36% were in the top tenth. Recommends 4 years of science (3 required). See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Important | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Important | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Important | ||||
| State residency | Important | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Important | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
54% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 80% of first-year applicants
6,071 applied · 3,270 admitted · 1,747 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date February 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: priority date October 1, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Interview
- Recommended for some
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Recommended for some
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by January 1 for fall 2025.
- Priority date: November 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent by a set date.
- $200 housing deposit, due May 15, refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 4 | 4 |
| Science (lab: 1 / 1) | 3 | 4 |
| Foreign language | 2 | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 18 | 19 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Stopped considering legacy status in fall 2023.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2024 first-years
First-years' high school class rank
36% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 70% in the top quarter, of the 38% whose high school reported a rank.
This college doesn't publish first-years' .
Source:University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1400 on the SAT, 230 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
51% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1400 or higher.
43% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
45% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
61% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
41% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
33% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
Shares of the 8% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 33% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024;University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Common Data Set 2024–25, 2024–25;University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2025 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)