University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Acceptance Rate
Minneapolis, Minnesota · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 39,863
- Admitted
- 30,705
- Yield
- 21.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's acceptance rate has risen from 45.4% in 2014–15 to 77% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 44,760 to 39,863 (-11%) over that period.
Its 77% rate makes University of Minnesota-Twin Cities more selective than about 48% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 45%.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 21.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 44,760 | 20,300 | 45.4% | 5,530 |
| 2015–16 | 46,165 | 20,579 | 44.6% | 5,771 |
| 2016–17 | 49,129 | 21,820 | 44.4% | 5,880 |
| 2017–18 | 43,720 | 21,681 | 49.6% | 6,195 |
| 2018–19 | 43,460 | 22,541 | 51.9% | 5,979 |
| 2019–20 | 40,673 | 23,076 | 56.7% | 6,278 |
| 2020–21 | 38,237 | 26,628 | 69.6% | 5,966 |
| 2021–22 | 35,905 | 26,295 | 73.2% | 6,883 |
| 2022–23 | 38,050 | 28,504 | 74.9% | 6,737 |
| 2023–24 | 39,863 | 30,705 | 77% | 6,736 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 20,862 | 16,218 | 77.7% |
| Men | 18,901 | 14,427 | 76.3% |
| Unknown | 100 | 60 | 60% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 640–720 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 670–760 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–31 | 34% |
How University of Minnesota compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's acceptance rate?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's acceptance rate is 77% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (30,705 admitted of 39,863 applicants).
Is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities test optional?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities received 39,863 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 30,705.
What SAT score do you need for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
Admitted students at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities typically scored 640–720 on SAT Reading/Writing and 670–760 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities getting harder to get into?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 45.4% in 2014–15 to 77% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://twin-cities.umn.edu/.