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The University of Minnesota accepts 79.8% of its applicants. While Class of 2030 figures are not out yet, this acceptance rate has remained steady and highly accessible for prepared students. Most admits go on to succeed among a massive undergraduate enrollment of 31,855.
UMN Acceptance Rate
Official Class of 2030 figures are not public yet. UMN has a reported acceptance rate of 79.8%.[1] That figure comes from federal reporting rather than a Common Data Set, so it covers the most recent year the U.S. Department of Education has published. This page is updated as soon as newer figures are available.
Admitted Student Profile at UMN
The middle 50% of enrolled students reported:[1]
- SAT (combined mid-50%): 1300–1500 (EBRW 640–730, Math 660–770)
- ACT composite (mid-50%): 26–31
- High school GPA (mid-50%): 3.46–3.88
UMN by the Numbers
- Yield rate: 39.0% of admitted students enroll
- Undergraduate enrollment: 31,855
- First-year retention: 91.1%
- Graduation rate: 85.3%
Figures are from federal reporting rather than a Common Data Set, so they describe enrolled students rather than the admitted pool.[1]
What This Means for Your Application
- Match the GPA: Aim for a high school GPA between 3.46 and 3.88 to fall perfectly within the middle range of accepted students.
- Test well: Submitting an ACT composite between 26 and 31 or an SAT between 1300 and 1500 strengthens your academic profile.
- Anticipate campus success: A first-year retention rate of 91.1% and a graduation rate of 85.3% indicate that students receive strong institutional support.
- Explore your options: A yield rate of 39.0% means many accepted students have multiple offers to weigh before ultimately choosing their college.
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