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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities admits about 79.8% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1300–1500 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 28–34 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 79.8%
SAT range 1300-1500
Net price $17,330
Graduation rate 85.2%

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities At a Glance

LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment31,855
Acceptance Rate79.8%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)640-730
SAT Range (Math)660-770
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1300-1500
Average SAT (Combined)1362
ACT Range26-31
Average Net Price$17,330/yr
Tuition (In-State)$18,482/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$41,368/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate85.2%
Full-Time Retention Rate91.1%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$74,314
Median Debt at Completion$19,350

How University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Compares

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is more selective than about 47% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 31,855 students, it is larger than about 84% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN — 88% acceptance Capella University Minneapolis, MN Walden University Minneapolis, MN Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI — 80% acceptance University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC — 80% acceptance The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX — 80% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's acceptance rate?

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's acceptance rate is about 79.8%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

Admitted students at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities typically report a combined SAT score between 1300 and 1500 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

The average net price reported for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $17,330 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's official site.