University of Minnesota-Rochester Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Minnesota-Rochester is 71.7%.  Its admission rate is the 14th lowest in Minnesota.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University of Minnesota-Rochester and can you get accepted?

University of Minnesota-Rochester is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 859 out of the 1,198 who applied were admitted.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into University of Minnesota-Rochester?

72% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Minnesota Rochester you should:

• Score 1190 on the SAT
• Score 23 on the ACT
• Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

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

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Minnesota Rochester. If you optionally 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 most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at University of Minnesota-Rochester is 1190 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1058-1331. Students who get into University of Minnesota Rochester score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  University of Minnesota-Rochester ranks #12 in the state of Minnesota for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1190 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. University of Minnesota-Rochester regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1058 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1058, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 930, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of Minnesota Rochester is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1194, you have around a 72% chance of being admitted. A 1331 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 83% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to University of Minnesota-Rochester is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 20 and 26.  The school ranks #17 in Minnesota for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 20 and score in the score in the top 49 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 17.

30 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Minnesota Rochester.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of Minnesota Rochester is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into University of Minnesota-Rochester for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 72% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 83% with a 26 ACT score.

High School Class Rank

53% of University of Minnesota Rochester freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 26% are in the top ten percent.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

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?

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