University of Minnesota Rochester

University of Minnesota Rochester is a public, state school in a small town setting in Rochester, Minnesota. UMN Rochester was founded in 2006 and enrolls 632 undergrads and no graduate students. UMN Rochester offers housing for students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at UMN Rochester! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus

Interested in journalism or communications? UMN Rochester students can .

Planning to play sports? UMN Rochester has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at UMN Rochester on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at UMN Rochester on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is July 31. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by December 1.

2021 UMN Rochester Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	74%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	6%
In-State Tuition	$12,194
Out-of-State	$12,194
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is UMN Rochester a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a better sense of what UMN Rochester offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for University of Minnesota Rochester

It is moderately difficult to get into UMN Rochester. Around 74% of applicants get into UMN Rochester each year. Last year, 1,440 students applied to UMN Rochester and 1,062 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at UMN Rochester

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 70% of students who start at UMN Rochester come back the next year. Around 54% of students who started at UMN Rochester earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook UMN Rochester Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at UMN Rochester

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at UMN Rochester. Based on this information, how does UMN Rochester sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is UMN Rochester a good school for you?

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Where is University of Minnesota Rochester Located?

UMN Rochester is located in the small town setting of Rochester, Minnesota.

If you want to see UMN Rochester for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Hwy 52 to Rochester, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Rochester International Airport.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what UMN Rochester and Rochester are like without leaving home.

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