University of Minnesota Rochester
Admissions

Interested in attending University of Minnesota Rochester?

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

68
%
Acceptance rate
July 31
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Minnesota Rochester?

68%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UMN Rochester accepted 68% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 1,215 people applied and 872 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
681 / 902 (76%)
Men
191 / 313 (61%)

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 2 years at University of Minnesota Rochester:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024

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

19%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 19% ended up enrolling at University of Minnesota Rochester, 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 Rochester by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UMN Rochester considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Class Rank

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

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

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

16% of freshmen who attended UMN Rochester were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 49% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

UMN Rochester is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

2%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

33%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
620
75th Percentile
738
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
628
75th Percentile
683
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1248
75th Percentile
1435

Application Deadlines

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

Regular Admissions

July 31
Regular admission deadline
August 1
Application notification
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