University of Minnesota-Duluth Acceptance Rate
Duluth, Minnesota · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,502
- Admitted
- 7,768
- Yield
- 23.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Minnesota-Duluth's acceptance rate has risen from 76.8% in 2014–15 to 81.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,740 to 9,502 (+23%) over that period.
Its 81.8% rate makes University of Minnesota-Duluth more selective than about 38% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 42%.
University of Minnesota-Duluth has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 23.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,740 | 5,943 | 76.8% | 2,196 |
| 2015–16 | 7,499 | 5,696 | 76% | 1,997 |
| 2016–17 | 7,976 | 6,106 | 76.6% | 2,138 |
| 2017–18 | 8,693 | 6,660 | 76.6% | 2,275 |
| 2018–19 | 9,218 | 6,851 | 74.3% | 2,225 |
| 2019–20 | 8,704 | 6,518 | 74.9% | 2,043 |
| 2020–21 | 9,190 | 7,219 | 78.6% | 1,780 |
| 2021–22 | 9,610 | 7,644 | 79.5% | 2,029 |
| 2022–23 | 9,512 | 7,676 | 80.7% | 1,977 |
| 2023–24 | 9,502 | 7,768 | 81.8% | 1,821 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,209 | 4,326 | 83% |
| Men | 4,268 | 3,421 | 80.2% |
| Unknown | 25 | 21 | 84% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 578–670 | 2% |
| SAT Math | 550–665 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–28 | 42% |
How University of Minnesota compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Minnesota-Duluth's acceptance rate?
University of Minnesota-Duluth's acceptance rate is 81.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,768 admitted of 9,502 applicants).
Is University of Minnesota-Duluth test optional?
University of Minnesota-Duluth is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Minnesota-Duluth?
University of Minnesota-Duluth received 9,502 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,768.
What SAT score do you need for University of Minnesota-Duluth?
Admitted students at University of Minnesota-Duluth typically scored 578–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–665 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Minnesota-Duluth getting harder to get into?
University of Minnesota-Duluth has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.8% in 2014–15 to 81.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.d.umn.edu/.