University of Minnesota Duluth
Admissions

Interested in attending University of Minnesota Duluth?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Minnesota Duluth, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

89
%
Acceptance rate
1274
SAT Midpoint

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Minnesota Duluth?

89%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UMN Duluth accepted 89% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 8,971 people applied and 7,987 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
4422 / 4918 (90%)
Men
3541 / 4053 (87%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Minnesota Duluth:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

22%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 22% ended up enrolling at University of Minnesota Duluth, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Minnesota Duluth by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UMN Duluth considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Minnesota Duluth?

1274
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

2%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

42%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
590
Math Mean
645
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
590
Verbal Mean
629
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1140
Composite Mean
1274
75th Percentile
1350

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Minnesota Duluth. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

October 1
Application notification
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