Get University Of Minnesota Section 13: Forms And Reference 2011-2026

The acceptance rate for the 2021-22 incoming first-year class has yet to be released by the U of MN. Looking back to the Class of 2024, the admit rate was an unusually generous 70% as 26,628 of the 38,237 applicants were accepted. However, the previous year, the acceptance rate was a far stingier 57%.

1. Achieve at least a 3.73 (unweighted average GPA) while taking the most challenging classes available. The University of Minnesota considers GPA, class rank, and standardized test scores very important in their consideration of your application.

Admission Criteria Priority admission in CLA is given to transfer students who have obtained a 2.5 cumulative GPA or above in college-level coursework. Academic review factors include cumulative GPA, grades in major-related courses, grade trends, and completion patterns.

ACT or SAT scores (Submitting an ACT/SAT score is not required on applications for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 terms. All students*, whether or not they submit a test score, will receive full consideration for admission, scholarships, and the University Honors Program.

At the U of M, our application requires three items: an application, self-reported academic record, and a $55* application fee. Unlike other schools, we do not require letters of recommendation or essays.

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. This cumulative GPA includes coursework from all colleges you have attended. Applicants must have completed the following courses with a minimum C- grade: Short Course Calculus or Calculus 1 and Physics I with Lab.

Average GPA: 3.83 With a GPA of 3.83, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities requires you to be near the top of your class, and well above average. Your transcript should show mostly A's. Ideally, you will also have taken several AP or IB classes to show that you can handle academics at a college level.