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Minnesota acceptance rate
The acceptance rate at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is 77.0% for fall 2023. Out of 39,863 applicants, 30,705 were admitted and 6,736 enrolled.
The application numbers
| Figure | Fall 2023 |
|---|---|
| Applicants, fall 2023 | 39,863 |
| Admitted, fall 2023 | 30,705 |
| Acceptance rate, fall 2023 | 77.0% |
| Admitted students who enrolled, fall 2023 | 6,736 |
How this rate compares
The rate at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities matches the Minnesota pilot school average of 77.0%.
Against the national pilot school average of 53.0%, the rate at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is 24.0 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a rate, 1 school in Minnesota and 235 schools nationwide on this site.
What the acceptance rate does and does not mean
The acceptance rate is the share of applicants who were offered a place. It is worked out by dividing the number of students admitted by the number who applied, for fall 2023.
A low rate means many more people applied than the school could admit. It does not by itself prove that a school is better, that teaching is stronger, or that graduates earn more. Some schools draw very large applicant pools because applying is free or simple, and some excellent schools admit a large share of a smaller, well matched pool.
A high rate does not mean admission is automatic. Schools still set entry requirements, and popular programs inside a school can be far harder to enter than the overall rate suggests. The rate also says nothing about cost. Read it beside the total cost, the average net price, and the outcomes on the cost page for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Similar schools to compare
- University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri. Total cost $32,272 for one year.
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska. Total cost $28,656 for one year.
- University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota. Total cost $26,243 for one year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Minnesota?
The acceptance rate at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is 77.0% for fall 2023. It is the number admitted, 30,705, divided by the number who applied, 39,863.
How many students apply to Minnesota each year?
In fall 2023, 39,863 students applied to University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 30,705 were admitted, and 6,736 admitted students enrolled.
How selective is Minnesota compared with other schools in Minnesota?
The average acceptance rate across the pilot schools in Minnesota that publish a rate is 77.0%, and the national average across the pilot schools on this site is 53.0%. The rate at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is 77.0%.
Does a low acceptance rate mean a school is better?
No. A low rate means far more people applied than the school could admit. It says nothing on its own about teaching quality, cost, or graduate earnings, which is why this site prints the rate beside cost and outcomes figures.
How much does Minnesota cost?
The total cost for one year at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $32,866 for in state students. The cost page on this site breaks that total into tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.
What is the graduation rate at Minnesota?
The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is 85%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, United States Department of Education. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. See the methodology page for full detail.