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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Admission Requirements

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Acceptance Rate

44.4%
Admission Difficulty for University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Measure Difficulty
Admission StandardsExceptional
Applicant CompetitionAverage

Can I get into University of Minnesota-Twin Cities? The school has a 44% acceptance rate. Last year, 21,820 out of 49,129 applicants were admitted making University of Minnesota-Twin Cities a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants.  Academically, it has extremely high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 18 percent. Only 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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SAT Requirements

SAT Range
1250-1490
Applicants Submitting SAT
11%
SAT Scores for University of Minnesota Twin Cities
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 610
SAT Math 25th 640
SAT Composite 25th 1250
SAT Scores for University of Minnesota Twin Cities
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 720
SAT Math 75th 770
SAT Composite 75th 1490
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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Minnesota Twin Cities?

University of Minnesota Twin Cities typically requires applicants to be in the top 18 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1250 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 1130. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1370 out of 1600. 11 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 2016 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Minnesota Twin Cities admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1490 and Above Good >57%
1370 to 1490 Avg + 44%-57%
1250 to 1370 Avg - 32%-44%
1130 to 1250 Reach 21%-32%
Less than 1130 Low <21%
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ACT Requirements

ACT Range
26-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT
93%
ACT Scores for University of Minnesota Twin Cities
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 25
ACT Math 25th 25
ACT Composite 25th 26
ACT Scores for University of Minnesota Twin Cities
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 32
ACT Math 75th 31
ACT Composite 75th 31
ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Admission data indicates that University of Minnesota-Twin Cities regularly accepts students with ACT's of 26 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 18 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 24 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 28 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 31 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 93 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2016 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Minnesota Twin Cities admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness Admission Chances
31 and Above Good >60%
28 to 31 Avg + 44%-60%
26 to 28 Avg - 34%-44%
24 to 26 Reach 25%-34%
Less than 24 Low <25%
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Estimated GPA Requirements

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

Data Sources, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

University of Minnesota Twin Cities admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 26,162 22,967 49,129
Accepted 12,136 9,684 21,820
Acceptance Rate 46% 42% 44%
Enrolled 3,165 2,715 5,880
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 26% 28% 27%

Admission Requirements

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

University of Minnesota Twin Cities Admission Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Required
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 Twin Cities
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174066 IPEDS survey data for University of Minnesota Twin Cities.