More selective than 66% of Minnesota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
2% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 33% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Minnesota-Rochester 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.
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University of Minnesota-Rochester 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-Rochester is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 460 | 690 |
| SAT math | 490 | 690 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 950 | 1380 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Minnesota-Rochester admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | 460–690 | 490–690 | 21–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 72% | — | — | 22–27 | 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-Rochester compared with other Minnesota colleges?
University of Minnesota-Rochester has the 13th-lowest acceptance rate of 36 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | 59% | 57% | $17,997 |
| 10 | Gustavus Adolphus College | 61% | 77% | $22,900 |
| 11 | Southwest Minnesota State University | 62% | 45% | $15,291 |
| 12 | Concordia College at Moorhead | 63% | 61% | $24,902 |
| 13 | University of Minnesota-Rochester | 71% | 57% | $13,744 |
| 14 | University of Minnesota-Morris | 75% | 63% | $8,837 |
| 15 | Winona State University | 75% | 57% | $17,503 |
| 16 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | 79% | 46% | $18,462 |
| 17 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 80% | 85% | $16,778 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Minnesota colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Minnesota-Rochester
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Minnesota-Rochester admissions questions
What is the University of Minnesota-Rochester acceptance rate?
University of Minnesota-Rochester accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 877 of 1,221 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Minnesota-Rochester require the SAT or ACT?
University of Minnesota-Rochester 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 33% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Minnesota-Rochester?
The middle 50% of University of Minnesota-Rochester enrolled first-year students scored 950–1380 on the SAT and 21–29 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-Rochester?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (163 of 877).
Is University of Minnesota-Rochester getting harder to get into?
University of Minnesota-Rochester accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 72% 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-Rochester overview