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.

77
%
Acceptance rate
1384
SAT Midpoint
January 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

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

77%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UMN Twin Cities accepted 77% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 39,763 people applied and 30,645 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
16218 / 20862 (78%)
Men
14427 / 18901 (76%)

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, Twin Cities Campus:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024

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

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus?

1384
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

39% of freshmen who attended UMN Twin Cities were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 73% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

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

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

8%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

34%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
670
Math Mean
709
75th Percentile
760
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
640
Verbal Mean
675
75th Percentile
720
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1328
Composite Mean
1384
75th Percentile
1460

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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