- Acceptance rate: 3% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $16,556 a year (2022–23)
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Minerva University reported an acceptance rate of 3% for fall 2024.
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Minerva University GPA requirements
Minerva University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Minerva University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Minerva University acceptance rate
Minerva University admitted 330 of 10,864 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 3%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Minerva University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in San Francisco, California, with 637 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Minerva University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Minerva University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Minerva University doesn't award college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,556 a year at Minerva University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Minerva University with a 3.5 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Minerva University admitted 3% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How hard is it to get into Minerva University?
Very hard: fewer than 1 in 10 applicants got in, which makes it one of the hardest colleges to get into. Minerva University admitted 3% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Minerva University?
Minerva University's acceptance rate was 3% for fall 2024: it admitted 330 of 10,864 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Minerva University look for?
Minerva University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into Minerva University?
A lot: Minerva University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Minerva University?
Check Minerva University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Minerva University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How much does Minerva University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,556 a year at Minerva University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Minerva University if a parent went there?
No. Minerva University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Minerva University?
No, but it considers one. Minerva University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Minerva University?
No. Minerva University reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it doesn't award credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams for 2024–25.
Before you apply, check Minerva University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Minerva UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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