- Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 460–690 reading and writing, 490–690 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–29 composite
- Average net price: $13,840 a year (2022–23)
University of Minnesota Rochester GPA requirements
University of Minnesota Rochester 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 Rochester hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Minnesota Rochester acceptance rate
University of Minnesota Rochester admitted 901 of 1,269 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, 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 Rochester in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 460 | 600 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 530 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 29 |
| ACT English | 19 | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1183 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Minnesota Rochester 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Minnesota Rochester 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,840 a year at University of Minnesota Rochester 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 Rochester?
University of Minnesota Rochester 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 Rochester hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Minnesota Rochester?
University of Minnesota Rochester's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 901 of 1,269 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do University of Minnesota Rochester students have?
The middle 50% of University of Minnesota Rochester's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (3% of them) scored 460–690 in Reading and Writing and 490–690 in Math. The median scores were 600 (Reading and Writing) and 530 (Math).
What ACT scores do University of Minnesota Rochester students have?
The middle 50% of University of Minnesota Rochester's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (21% of them) had composite scores of 21–29, with a median of 24.
Does University of Minnesota Rochester accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Minnesota Rochester 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 Rochester?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,840 a year at University of Minnesota Rochester, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Minnesota-RochesterU.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.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).