Applying to UMTC

Acceptance RateSAT Median
77.00% 1,400
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's acceptance rate is 77.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 39,863 students applied and 30,695 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into UMTC.
UMTC's acceptance rate places 15th out of 37 Minnesota colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,400 and the ACT score is 29 at UMTC. UMTC's SAT score ranks 3rd out of 17 Minnesota colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to UMTC, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is 77.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.00%. 18,901 men and 20,862 women applied to UMTC and 14,365 men and 16,272 women students were accepted.
Among them, 3,160 men and 3,580 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UMTC.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UMTC
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants39,86318,90120,86200
Admitted30,69514,36516,27200
Enrolled6,7533,1603,58000
Acceptance Rate 77.00%76.00%78.00%--
Yield 22.00%22.00%22.00%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 536 students (8% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 2,312 students (34%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UMTC.
The median SAT score is 1,400 with 680 SAT EBRW and 720 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 720 and the 25th percentile is 640. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 760 and 25th percentile is 670 .
The median ACT composite score is 29 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 27 at UMTC. The median ACT math score is 28 and the ACT English score is 28.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at UMTC
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total131014001480
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing640680720
SAT Math670720760
ACT Composite272931
ACT Math252831
ACT English252833
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at UMTC. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
UMTC Admission Requirements
High School GPAConsidered, if submitted
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $55 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UMTC.
Admission Information for Applying to UMTC
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$55
Graduate Application Fees$75
Admission Informationhttps://admissions.tc.umn.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.tc.umn.edu/apply/how-apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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