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University of Minnesota-Rochester Admission Requirements

Rochester, Minnesota

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Chances of getting into University of Minnesota Rochester

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
80%
Admission Difficulty for University of Minnesota Rochester
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into University of Minnesota-Rochester and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at University of Minnesota-Rochester is 80%.  It ranks #27 in Minnesota for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Minnesota Rochester is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 901 out of 1,123 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 49 percent on standardized admission tests. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The University of Minnesota-Rochester application fee is $30 and applications are due by Aug 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Minnesota Rochester. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 1% of students submitted SAT scores and 30% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

University of Minnesota-Rochester SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1058-1331
Applicants Submitting SAT 
1%
SAT Scores for University of Minnesota Rochester
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 540
SAT Math 25th 518
SAT Composite 25th 1058
SAT Scores for University of Minnesota Rochester
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 688
SAT Math 75th 643
SAT Composite 75th 1331
Average SAT Score 1190

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

University of Minnesota Rochester is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of Minnesota Rochester score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1058-1331.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Minnesota Rochester admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1331 and Above Good >88%
1194 to 1331 Avg + 80%-88%
1058 to 1194 Avg - 68%-80%
922 to 1058 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 922 Low <53%
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University of Minnesota-Rochester ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
30%
ACT Scores for University of Minnesota Rochester
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 19
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for University of Minnesota Rochester
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 26
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-Rochester?

University of Minnesota Rochester is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

University of Minnesota-Rochester regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Minnesota Rochester admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >88%
23 to 26 Avg + 80%-88%
20 to 23 Avg - 68%-80%
17 to 20 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 17 Low <53%
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University of Minnesota-Rochester GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

University of Minnesota Rochester has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

High School Class Rank

53% of University of Minnesota Rochester freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Minnesota Rochester students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 26%
Top 25% of class 53%
Top 50% of class 89%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Minnesota Rochester admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 859 264 1,123
Accepted 716 185 901
Acceptance Rate 83% 70% 80%
Enrolled 148 26 174
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 21% 14% 19%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Aug 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
133

Applicants have 133 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Minnesota Rochester is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Minnesota Rochester and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Minnesota Rochester Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Minnesota Rochester
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=456959 IPEDS survey data for University of Minnesota Rochester.

FAQs

Does University of Minnesota Rochester prefer SAT or ACT?

1% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Minnesota-Rochester. 30% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

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

80% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Minnesota-Rochester. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Minnesota Rochester?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1058 and 1331. 1% 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 Rochester?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 26. 30% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.