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University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Public · 31,855 undergrads

University of Minnesota Twin Cities admits 79% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027.

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Can I get into University of Minnesota Twin Cities?

79% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1310–1460 on the SAT.

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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.

43,929 applied, 34,648 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does University of Minnesota Twin Cities cost?

$17,330 a year in-state

Out of state: about $40,216 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $32,137.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$5,885
$30,000–$48,000$7,188
$48,000–$75,000$9,031
$75,000–$110,000$16,210
over $110,000$29,424

Out-of-state tuition is $41,368 a year, against $18,482 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $22,886 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does University of Minnesota Twin Cities need the SAT or ACT?Optional

No.

Test-optional for fall 2027. 8% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1390 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on admissions.tc.umn.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

31,855
undergrads. Huge, so you'll find your people and fight for small classes.
City
Campus setting in Minneapolis, MN.
91%
of first-years come back for year two.
74%
finish in four years. 85% within six.
$74.3k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.4k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

Is University of Minnesota Twin Cities test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. University of Minnesota Twin Cities is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on admissions.tc.umn.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is University of Minnesota Twin Cities' acceptance rate?
79% for fall 2025: 34,648 of 43,929 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for University of Minnesota Twin Cities?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1310 to 1460 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Minnesota Twin Cities cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $9,031 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $32,137.
How much does University of Minnesota Twin Cities cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Minnesota Twin Cities is $41,368 a year, against $18,482 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $17,330 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $22,886 tuition gap gives about $40,216 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the University of Minnesota Twin Cities application deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027. Checked on admissions.tc.umn.edu on Nov 5, 2026.