University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Public university · Minneapolis, MN · 31,855 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
80%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1300–1500
ACT (middle 50%)
26–31
Average net price
$17,330
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$32,137
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
85%
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-Twin Cities?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities accepts about 80 of every 100 applicants (80%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1300 and 1500 on the SAT. A score at or above 1500 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1300, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 26–31.
The latest federal data says University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 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-Twin Cities's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $32,137 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $17,330 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 $18,482 for MN residents and $41,368 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$18,482
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$41,368
- Room & board$14,672
- Total cost of attendance$32,137
- Average net price after grants$17,330
Popular majors
Biology, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Social Sciences.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities FAQ
- What is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's acceptance rate?
- 80% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1300–1500. Aim for 1500 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 26–31.
- Is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 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-Twin Cities's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost?
- About $32,137 a year before aid; $17,330 on average after grants.
- What is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's FAFSA school code?
- 003969. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Minnesota-Twin Cities receives your information.
- What is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's graduation rate?
- 85% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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