Duluth, Minnesota

University of Minnesota-Duluth Admission Requirements

Q: Does University of Minnesota Duluth prefer SAT or ACT?

3% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Minnesota-Duluth. 98% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

Q: What is my chance of getting into University of Minnesota Duluth?

74% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Minnesota-Duluth. Admission competition is low and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission .

Q: What SAT score is required for University of Minnesota Duluth?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1120 and 1340. 3% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission .

Q: What ACT score is required for University of Minnesota Duluth?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 26. 98% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission .

Chances of getting into University of Minnesota Duluth

Acceptance Rate

74.3%

Admission Difficulty for University of Minnesota Duluth
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Difficult
Applicant Competition		Low

How hard is it to get into University of Minnesota-Duluth and can I get accepted? The school has a 74% acceptance rate ranking it #27 in Minnesota for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 6,851 out of 9,218 applicants were admitted making University of Minnesota-Duluth a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 40 percent. University of Minnesota Duluth typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.

University of Minnesota-Duluth SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1120-1340

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for University of Minnesota Duluth
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	570
SAT Math 25th	550
SAT Composite 25th	1120

SAT Scores for University of Minnesota Duluth
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	660
SAT Math 75th	680
SAT Composite 75th	1340
Average SAT Score	1230

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Minnesota Duluth?

University of Minnesota Duluth typically requires applicants to be in the top 37 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1120 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1010. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1230 out of 1600. The school ranks #7 in Minnesota for highest average SAT composite score. 3 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Minnesota Duluth admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1340 and Above	Good	>83%
1230 to 1340	Avg +	74%-83%
1120 to 1230	Avg -	63%-74%
1010 to 1120	Reach	50%-63%
Less than 1010	Low	<50%

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University of Minnesota-Duluth ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

21-26

Applicants Submitting ACT

98%

ACT Scores for University of Minnesota Duluth
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	20
ACT Math 25th	21
ACT Composite 25th	21

ACT Scores for University of Minnesota Duluth
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	25
ACT Math 75th	27
ACT Composite 75th	26
Average ACT Score	23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Minnesota-Duluth?

Admission data indicates that University of Minnesota-Duluth regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #15 in Minnesota for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 98 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Minnesota Duluth.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Minnesota Duluth admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26 and Above	Good	>84%
23 to 26	Avg +	74%-84%
21 to 23	Avg -	65%-74%
19 to 21	Reach	55%-65%
Less than 19	Low	<55%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.43

Typical High School Grades

B+

You will need above average high school grades to get into University of Minnesota Duluth. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Minnesota Duluth was 3.43 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #17 in Minnesota for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as University of Minnesota-Duluth accepts 74% of students who apply.

What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA's for admitted University of Minnesota Duluth students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
3.75+	24%	Good
3.50 to 3.75	22%	Good
3.25 to 3.50	22%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.25	20%	Avg -
2.75 to 3.00	12%	Reach
2.50 to 2.75	N/A%	Low
2.25 to 2.50	N/A%	Low
2.00 to 2.25	N/A%	Low

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

High School Class Rank

84% of University of Minnesota Duluth freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Minnesota Duluth students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	16%
Top 25% of class	44%
Top 50% of class	84%
Bottom 50% of class	16%
Bottom 25% of class	1%

Data Sources, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

University of Minnesota Duluth admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	4,792	4,426	9,218
Accepted	3,720	3,131	6,851
Acceptance Rate	78%	71%	74%
Enrolled	1,136	1,089	2,225
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	31%	35%	32%

Fall 2020 Application Deadline

Applications are Due

Aug 1, 2020

Days left to Apply

123

Applicants have 123 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2020.

Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to University of Minnesota-Duluth before the Aug 1 application deadline.

SAT Test Date	Scores Available
May 2	May 15
Jun 6	Jul 15

ACT Test Date	Scores Available
Apr 4	Apr 14
Jun 13	Jun 23
Jul 18	Jul 28

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Minnesota Duluth and what considerations affect admission decisions?

University of Minnesota Duluth Admission Requirements
Test Scores	Required
High School GPA	Required
High School Class Rank	Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies	Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Minnesota Duluth
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174233 IPEDS survey data for University of Minnesota Duluth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does University of Minnesota Duluth prefer SAT or ACT?

3% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Minnesota-Duluth. 98% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Minnesota Duluth?

74% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Minnesota-Duluth. Admission competition is low and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Minnesota Duluth?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1120 and 1340. 3% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Minnesota Duluth?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 26. 98% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.