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74.9%Acceptance
$16,488Tuition
30,469Students
85%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$69,020Earnings
#4 in MinnesotaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
74.9%
Average SAT
1,395
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,290–1,500
ACT Composite (avg)
30
Total Enrollment
30,469

Admissions Overview

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is less selective with a 74.91% acceptance rate. Three out of four applicants get in, making it accessible for students with solid academic records. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1290-1500 on the SAT or around 30 on the ACT. These scores reflect the university's status as a major research institution that still welcomes a broad range of students. The Golden Gophers seek curious, driven students ready to dive into rigorous academics and research opportunities. With strengths in engineering, medicine, and agriculture, they want students who can handle challenging coursework while contributing to a diverse campus of over 30,000 students.