University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Admission
Acceptance Rate
79.75%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
22.34%
Freshmen Enrollment
7,391
SAT Scores
1,410
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 41,496 students have applied and 33,091 students have allowed to admit to University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Acceptance rate: 79.75%). UMTC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 22.34 % where 7,391 students have finally enrolled out of 33,091 admitted students.
UMTC acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Georgia and University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 68.54%).
UMTC 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 26.46%).
How to Apply to University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UMTC. UMTC 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.tc.umn.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/apply/how-apply |
| Financial Aid | https://onestop.umn.edu/finances/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/cost-aid/cost-aid-scholarships/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://onestop.umn.edu/finances/veteran-education-benefits |
| Athletic | https://idr.umn.edu/institutional-metrics-compliance-reporting/student-right-to-know-data |
| Disability Service | https://disability.umn.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UMTC 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-Twin Cities is 1,410 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,272). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 1,410 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,272 | 27 |
| 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-Twin Cities, 606 students submitted SAT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,410 and it is extremely competitive scores 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 | 640 | 690 | 730 |
| Mathematics | 660 | 720 | 770 |
| Total | 1,300 | 1,410 | 1,500 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 2,463 students submitted ACT scores (33% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 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 | 26 | 29 | 31 |
| English | 24 | 28 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 31 |
UMTC Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| 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 |