University of Minnesota Duluth Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

University of Minnesota Duluth is a public 4-year university in Duluth, Minnesota, with 8,426 undergraduates. It admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 590–675 reading and writing, 590–675 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 23–28 composite
  • Average net price: $19,542 a year (2022–23)

University of Minnesota Duluth GPA requirements

University of Minnesota Duluth 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 University of Minnesota Duluth hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of Minnesota Duluth acceptance rate

University of Minnesota Duluth admitted 7,987 of 8,999 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Minnesota Duluth in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing590650675
SAT Math590640675
ACT Composite232628
ACT English212427
ACT Math222527
1% submitted SAT scores and 40% submitted ACT scores, as University of Minnesota Duluth reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1251 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Minnesota Duluth looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Minnesota Duluth's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Minnesota Duluth awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,542 a year at University of Minnesota Duluth 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

What GPA do you need to get into University of Minnesota Duluth?

University of Minnesota Duluth requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Minnesota Duluth hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Minnesota Duluth?

University of Minnesota Duluth's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,987 of 8,999 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

What SAT scores do University of Minnesota Duluth students have?

The middle 50% of University of Minnesota Duluth's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (1% of them) scored 590–675 in Reading and Writing and 590–675 in Math. The median scores were 650 (Reading and Writing) and 640 (Math).

What ACT scores do University of Minnesota Duluth students have?

The middle 50% of University of Minnesota Duluth's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (40% of them) had composite scores of 23–28, with a median of 26.

Does University of Minnesota Duluth accept AP credit?

Yes. University of Minnesota Duluth awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at University of Minnesota Duluth?

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,542 a year at University of Minnesota Duluth, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of Minnesota-DuluthU.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.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).