Applying to U of Minnesota-Duluth

Acceptance RateSAT Median
81.75% 1,235
University of Minnesota-Duluth's acceptance rate is 81.75% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 9,502 students applied and 7,768 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into U of Minnesota-Duluth.
U of Minnesota-Duluth's acceptance rate places 16th out of 37 Minnesota colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,235 and the ACT score is 25 at U of Minnesota-Duluth. U of Minnesota-Duluth's SAT score ranks 8th out of 17 Minnesota colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to U of Minnesota-Duluth, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. 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-Duluth is 81.75% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.44%. 4,268 men and 5,209 women applied to U of Minnesota-Duluth and 3,421 men and 4,326 women students were accepted.
Among them, 864 men and 951 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 U of Minnesota-Duluth.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at U of Minnesota-Duluth
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants9,5024,2685,209025
Admitted7,7683,4214,326021
Enrolled1,82186495106
Acceptance Rate 81.75%80.15%83.05%-84.00%
Yield 23.44%25.26%21.98%-28.57%
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 28 students (2% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 766 students (42%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at U of Minnesota-Duluth.
The median SAT score is 1,235 with 625 SAT EBRW and 610 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25th percentile is 578. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 665 and 25th percentile is 550 .
The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 23 at U of Minnesota-Duluth. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Minnesota-Duluth are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at U of Minnesota-Duluth
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total112812351335
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing578625670
SAT Math550610665
ACT Composite232528
ACT Math222527
ACT English212427
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,821 first-year students enrolled in U of Minnesota-Duluth. The proportion of full-time students is 99.29% and part-time students is 0.71%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 47.45% and women students is 52.22%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at U of Minnesota-Duluth.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at U of Minnesota-Duluth
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total1,82186495106
Full-time1,80885794506
Part-time137600
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, 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 U of Minnesota-Duluth. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Minnesota-Duluth.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
U of Minnesota-Duluth Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
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 statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of University of Minnesota-Duluth. The next table provides general admission information for applying to U of Minnesota-Duluth.
Admission Information for Applying to U of Minnesota-Duluth
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$40
Graduate Application Fees$75
Admission Informationhttps://admissions.d.umn.edu/undergraduate-admissions
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.d.umn.edu/undergraduate-admissions/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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