University of Minnesota-Duluth Admission
Acceptance Rate
88.75%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
22.52%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,799
SAT Scores
1,290
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 8,999 students have applied and 7,987 students have allowed to admit to University of Minnesota-Duluth (Acceptance rate: 88.75%). UMN - Duluth's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 22.52 % where 1,799 students have finally enrolled out of 7,987 admitted students.
UMN - Duluth acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Augsburg University and Concordia University-Saint Paul, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 78.95%).
UMN - Duluth enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 20.93%).
How to Apply to University of Minnesota-Duluth
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UMN - Duluth. UMN - Duluth offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.d.umn.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.d.umn.edu/apply-1 |
| Financial Aid | https://onestop.d.umn.edu/finances/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://admissions.d.umn.edu/costs-aid/npc |
| Veterans Tuition | https://onestop.d.umn.edu/finances/veteran-education-benefits |
| Athletic | https://idr.umn.edu/institutional-metrics-compliance-reporting/student-right-to-know-data |
| Disability Service | https://disability-resources.d.umn.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UMN - Duluth and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Minnesota-Duluth is 1,290 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Minnesota-Duluth is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,200). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | 1,290 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,200 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota | 1,138 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Minnesota-Duluth, 20 students submitted SAT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,290 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 650 | 675 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 640 | 675 |
| Total | 1,180 | 1,290 | 1,350 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Minnesota-Duluth, 723 students submitted ACT scores (40% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 28 |
| English | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 25 | 27 |
UMN - Duluth Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Minnesota-Duluth. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |