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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1300-1500. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 26-31. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities admitted 80% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1300-1500
ACT middle 50%
26-31
Acceptance rate
80%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
31,855

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1500 or higher to sit in the top quarter of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's SAT submitters; 1300 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 89% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

Score check

Where does your score land at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing640690730
SAT Math660720770
SAT total (estimated)130014101500
ACT composite262931

Math runs higher than Reading and Writing here: the top quarter of submitters starts at 770 in Math but 730 in Reading and Writing.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1362.

Testing policy

Does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$17,214
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$38,362
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$16,778
First-year retention rate
91%
Graduation rate within 6 years
85%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$69,020

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FAQ

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1300 and 1500 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1500 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1300 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 26 to 31, with a median of 29. Scoring 31 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's admissions website before you apply.

What is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's acceptance rate?

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities admitted 80% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].