University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · Public
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities admitted 79.7% of applicants university-wide (33,091 of 41,496).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 79.7% | 33,091 | 41,496 |
| In-state | 75.5% | 10,862 | 14,395 |
| Out-of-state | 83.6% | 16,739 | 20,027 |
| International applicants | 82.1% | 1,071 | 1,305 |
| Men | 79.1% | 15,827 | 20,012 |
| Women | 80.4% | 17,170 | 21,345 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 33,091 admitted students, 7,391 enrolled (22.3% yield).
University of Minnesota Twin Cities U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1320–1470
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 26–31
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Minnesota Twin Cities U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $58,218/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,362 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,856 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $58,218/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $6,642 |
| $30k–48k | $7,283 |
| $48k–75k | $9,931 |
| $75k–110k | $16,415 |
| Over $110k | $27,008 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Global Excellence Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (fall), up to $10,000 per year (spring) (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship (Out-of-State) — Up to $15,000 per year (Presidential)
- Gold Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- National Merit Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- President's Emerging Scholars Program (PESP) — Full tuition and fees (for eligible MN residents) (Full Tuition)
- University of Minnesota Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- University of Minnesota Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Global Excellence Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (fall), up to $10,000 per year (spring) (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship (Out-of-State) — Up to $15,000 per year (Presidential)
- #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship — 50% of tuition per year (Need Based)
- International Student Scholarship (ISSS) — Varies (typically $1,500–$2,000 per year) (Need Based)
University of Minnesota Twin Cities U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed Application for Admission (Common App)
- Self-reported transcript (Courses & Grades) in Common App
- ACT and/or SAT scores (optional)
- Official college/university transcript(s)
- Supplemental application for specific programs
- Official secondary school documents
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed Application for Admission (Common App)
- Self-reported transcript (Courses & Grades) in Common App
- ACT and/or SAT scores (optional)
- Official college/university transcript(s)
- Supplemental application for specific programs
- Official secondary school documents
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Minnesota Twin Cities · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Please write an essay that describes your reasons for applying to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. What specific experiences, opportunities, or resources at the University of Minnesota attracted you to this particular institution?500 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $69,020
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 85.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 91.1%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $19,500
- At graduation
University of Minnesota Twin Cities · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #59
- WSJ: #199
- Forbes: #78
- Niche: #95
- QS: #210
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-01-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Biological & life sciences (12%), Business & marketing (11%), Computer & information sciences (10%).
Student–faculty ratio: 17:1 · 36% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.