University of Minnesota-Rochester Admission

Acceptance Rate

71.00%

Yield (Enrollment Rate)

20.31%

Freshmen Enrollment

183

SAT Scores

1,130

For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 1,269 students have applied and 901 students have allowed to admit to University of Minnesota-Rochester (Acceptance rate: 71.00%). UMN - Rochester's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.31 % where 183 students have finally enrolled out of 901 admitted students.

UMN - Rochester acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School and Herzing University-Minneapolis, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 93.75%).

UMN - Rochester 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 lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 68.89%).

How to Apply to University of Minnesota-Rochester

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UMN - Rochester. UMN - Rochester 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://r.umn.edu/admissions/admissions-overview
Online Application	https://r.umn.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/undergraduate-admissions-overview
Financial Aid	https://onestop.r.umn.edu/finances/financial-aid
Net Price Calculator	https://www.shoppingsheet.com/shopping/landing/umn-rochester
Veterans Tuition	https://onestop.r.umn.edu/finances/veteran-education-benefits
Athletic	https://idr.umn.edu/institutional-metrics-compliance-reporting/student-right-to-know-data
Disability Service	https://r.umn.edu/student-life/student-life-overview/disability-resources

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UMN - Rochester 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-Rochester is 1,130 and the average ACT score is 24. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.

UMN - Rochester SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
	SAT Average	ACT Average
University of Minnesota-Rochester	1,130	24
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-Rochester, 5 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).

The average SAT score is about 1,130 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

SAT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	460	600	690
Mathematics	490	530	690
Total	950	1,130	1,380

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)

At University of Minnesota-Rochester, 39 students submitted ACT scores (21% of enrolled students).

The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

ACT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Composite	21	24	29
English	19	22	29
Mathematics	19	23	26

UMN - Rochester Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Minnesota-Rochester. 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.

Admission Requirements for Applying to University of Minnesota-Rochester
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