University of Minnesota-Rochester Admission Requirements

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University of Minnesota-Rochester Admission Overview

University of Minnesota-Rochester admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year University of Minnesota-Rochester admitted 71% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 950-1380 / ACT 21-29. University of Minnesota-Rochester is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Minnesota-Rochester is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Minnesota-Rochester Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

71%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The University of Minnesota-Rochester acceptance rate is 71%. Last year, 901 of 1,269 applicants were admitted. That is the 12th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Minnesota-Rochester GPA

University of Minnesota-Rochester considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

University of Minnesota-Rochester SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

950-1380

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 460
Math 490
Composite 950

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 690
Math 690
Composite 1380

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at University of Minnesota-Rochester typically score around a 1170 SAT (middle 50% 950–1380) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 71st percentile nationally. University of Minnesota-Rochester ranks #15 in the state of Minnesota for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 950 to 1380

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

University of Minnesota-Rochester is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Minnesota Rochester
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1380+	Above 75th	>82%
1170 to 1380	Avg +	71%-82%
950 to 1170	Avg -	56%-71%
Below 950	Below mid-50	<56%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Minnesota-Rochester ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

21%

25th Percentile Scores

English 19
Math 19
Composite 21

75th Percentile Scores

English 29
Math 26
Composite 29

Average ACT

Incoming testers at University of Minnesota-Rochester typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 21–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. University of Minnesota-Rochester places #9 among colleges in Minnesota for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to University of Minnesota-Rochester without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Minnesota Rochester
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29+	Above 75th	>82%
25 to 29	Avg +	71%-82%
21 to 25	Avg -	56%-71%
Below 21	Below mid-50	<56%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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.

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

University of Minnesota Rochester admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	992	274	1,269
Accepted	722	177	901
Acceptance Rate	73%	65%	71%
Enrolled	152	30	183
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	21%	17%	20%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 31, 2027

Days left to Apply

333

Applicants have 333 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 31, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Minnesota Rochester
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

University of Minnesota-Rochester is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 71% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (950-1380); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025