University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus. The university admitted 75% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 38,001 students applied to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus and 28,485 were admitted.

If you want to apply to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/1 and the fee for the application costs $55.

Students who apply to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus for fall semester should anticipate a decision by March 31.

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus's admissions stats.

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	40.8%
Mean SAT Score	1378
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	7.7%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	38.7%
Waitlist	Yes

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	January 31
Regular Decision	Yes	1 1	March 31

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Applying Early to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus?

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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 31.

Some students apply to college early because they hope it will increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus Admissions

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Transferring to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus

What does University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus for more information on admission factors.

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	2	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus?

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 37.7% submitted a class rank. At University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus 40.8% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 76% were in the top 25% and 98.3% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 7.7% of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 38.7% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus?

To be competitive with other University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus applicants, you should aim to score between 1300 and 1470 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1470 and 25% of scored lower than 1300, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus student is 1378.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus students scored 770 or higher and 75% of students scored 640 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus students scored 730 or higher, and 75% scored a 640 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, you should strive to earn between 27 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 27 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus students. Only one out of every four students scored below 27.

More Information on Transferring to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus.

Does University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus?

❌ No, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus is test optional, so you can make the call if you want to to include your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus is 75%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus?

❌ University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus does not offer early decision.

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