University of Minnesota Duluth

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Minnesota, Duluth. Around 81% of applicants get into University of Minnesota, Duluth each year. Out of 9,476 applications received in 2023, 7,664 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to University of Minnesota, Duluth, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/1 and the application fee costs $40.

Students who submit their applications to University of Minnesota, Duluth for fall semester should anticipate a decision by September 15.

University of Minnesota, Duluth Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of University of Minnesota, Duluth's admissions stats.

University of Minnesota, Duluth 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	20%
Mean SAT Score	1223
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	2%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	51%
Waitlist	No

University of Minnesota, Duluth Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Minnesota, Duluth.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	September 15

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Want to Apply Early to University of Minnesota, Duluth?

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University of Minnesota, Duluth does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Minnesota, Duluth Admissions

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For applicants who are not residents of Minnesota, getting into University of Minnesota, Duluth is moderately difficult.

Transferring to University of Minnesota, Duluth

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Minnesota, Duluth

University of Minnesota, Duluth has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into University of Minnesota, Duluth?

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 assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at University of Minnesota, Duluth

Wondering what factors are considered by University of Minnesota, Duluth 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	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, Duluth for more information on admission factors.

University of Minnesota, Duluth Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
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, Duluth?

Students admitted to University of Minnesota, Duluth have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 55% submitted a class rank. At University of Minnesota, Duluth 20% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 42% were in the top 25% and 80% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Minnesota, Duluth, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	11.66%
3.75 and 3.99	25.69%
3.50 and 3.74	20.31%
3.25 and 3.49	18.09%
3.00 and 3.24	14.45%
2.50 and 2.9	9.7%
2.00 and 2.49	0.1%

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, Duluth directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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, Duluth is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 2% of University of Minnesota, Duluth's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 51% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of Minnesota, Duluth?

To be competitive with other University of Minnesota, Duluth applicants, you should aim to score between 1110 and 1350 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Minnesota, Duluth 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1350 and 25% of scored lower than 1110, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a University of Minnesota, Duluth student is 1223.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Minnesota, Duluth students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Minnesota, Duluth students scored 680 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of Minnesota, Duluth, you should strive to earn between 22 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Minnesota, Duluth's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Minnesota, Duluth students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

More Information on Transferring to University of Minnesota, Duluth

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Minnesota, Duluth.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Minnesota, Duluth during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of Minnesota, Duluth Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Minnesota, Duluth?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Minnesota, Duluth.

Does University of Minnesota, Duluth accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Minnesota, Duluth accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Minnesota, Duluth accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

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

✅ University of Minnesota, Duluth accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Minnesota, Duluth?

❌ No, University of Minnesota, Duluth is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include 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, Duluth's acceptance rate?

✅ University of Minnesota, Duluth's acceptance rate is 81%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Minnesota, Duluth?

❌ University of Minnesota, Duluth does not offer early decision.

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