University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus
Admissions

Interested in attending University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus?

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

80
%
Acceptance rate
1390
SAT Midpoint
January 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus?

80%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UMN Twin Cities accepted 80% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 41,357 people applied and 33,091 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
17170 / 21345 (80%)
Men
15827 / 20012 (79%)

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, Twin Cities Campus:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
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, Twin Cities Campus, 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, Twin Cities Campus by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UMN Twin Cities considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • 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, Twin Cities Campus?

1390
SAT Midpoint

Grades

36% of freshmen who attended UMN Twin Cities were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 70% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

8%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

34%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
660
Math Mean
706
75th Percentile
770
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
640
Verbal Mean
684
75th Percentile
730
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1320
Composite Mean
1390
75th Percentile
1470

Application Deadlines

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

Regular Admissions

January 1
Regular admission deadline
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