More selective than 31% of Minnesota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
2% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 42% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Minnesota-Duluth over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
University of Minnesota-Duluth SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Minnesota-Duluth is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 675 |
| SAT math | 590 | 675 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1180 | 1350 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Minnesota-Duluth admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 89% | 590–675 | 590–675 | 23–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 82% | 578–670 | 550–665 | 23–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Minnesota-Duluth compared with other Minnesota colleges?
University of Minnesota-Duluth has the 25th-lowest acceptance rate of 36 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Hamline University | 88% | 60% | $20,744 |
| 22 | Bethel University | 88% | 71% | $28,556 |
| 23 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | 88% | 50% | $12,212 |
| 24 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 88% | 54% | $19,139 |
| 25 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 89% | 65% | $18,743 |
| 26 | Saint Johns University | 91% | 75% | $25,672 |
| 27 | College of Saint Benedict | 92% | 77% | $26,640 |
| 28 | St Catherine University | 92% | 61% | $19,764 |
| 29 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | 93% | 66% | $11,704 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Minnesota colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Minnesota-Duluth
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Minnesota-Duluth admissions questions
What is the University of Minnesota-Duluth acceptance rate?
University of Minnesota-Duluth accepts 89% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,768 of 9,502 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Minnesota-Duluth require the SAT or ACT?
University of Minnesota-Duluth considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 2% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 42% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Minnesota-Duluth?
The middle 50% of University of Minnesota-Duluth enrolled first-year students scored 1180–1350 on the SAT and 23–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Minnesota-Duluth?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,821 of 7,768).
Is University of Minnesota-Duluth getting harder to get into?
University of Minnesota-Duluth accepted 89% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 82% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Minnesota-Duluth overview