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Minerva University admissions

San Francisco, California · Private · 637 undergrads

Minerva University admitted 3% of applicants for fall 2024 (330 of 10,864, federal IPEDS data). Minerva University is test-optional for fall 2027.

The numbers

Applied
10,864
fall 2024
Accept their offer
44%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
waivers exist

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Can I get into Minerva University?

3% of applicants get in

Almost everyone who applies is turned down, including many students with perfect grades.

Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

10,864 applied, 330 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Does Minerva University need the SAT or ACT?Optional

No.

Test-optional for fall 2027. Send your score if it's at or above the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on minerva.edu Nov 4, 2026. See the source

Early rounds and deadlines

Early action is offered: you hear sooner and don't have to commit.

Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026
57days
Regular decision
Due Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027

Questions people ask

What is Minerva University's acceptance rate?
Minerva University admitted 3% of applicants for fall 2024 (330 of 10,864, federal IPEDS data).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Deadlines: minerva.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
  • Test rule: minerva.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 4, 2026)

Updated Nov 5, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers