University of Minnesota-Rochester
Public university · Rochester, MN · 568 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
71%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
950–1380
ACT (middle 50%)
21–29
Average net price
$13,319
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$31,092
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
61%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Minnesota-Rochester?
University of Minnesota-Rochester accepts about 71 of every 100 applicants (71%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 950 and 1380 on the SAT. A score at or above 1380 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 950, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 21–29.
The latest federal data says University of Minnesota-Rochester is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Minnesota-Rochester's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Minnesota-Rochester cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $31,092 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $13,319 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $15,944 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$15,944
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$15,944
- Room & board$14,520
- Total cost of attendance$31,092
- Average net price after grants$13,319
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing.
University of Minnesota-Rochester FAQ
- What is University of Minnesota-Rochester's acceptance rate?
- 71% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 950–1380. Aim for 1380 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 21–29.
- Is University of Minnesota-Rochester test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Minnesota-Rochester is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Minnesota-Rochester's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Minnesota-Rochester cost?
- About $31,092 a year before aid; $13,319 on average after grants.
- What is University of Minnesota-Rochester's FAFSA school code?
- 003969. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Minnesota-Rochester receives your information.
- What is University of Minnesota-Rochester's graduation rate?
- 61% of students finish within six years.
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