University of Minnesota-Rochester Acceptance Rate
Rochester, Minnesota · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,221
- Admitted
- 877
- Yield
- 18.6%
- 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-Rochester's acceptance rate has risen from 37.6% in 2014–15 to 71.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 580 to 1,221 (+111%) over that period.
Its 71.8% rate makes University of Minnesota-Rochester more selective than about 59% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 55%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (75.5% for women vs 61% for men, a 14.5-point gap). University of Minnesota-Rochester has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 18.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 580 | 218 | 37.6% | 113 |
| 2015–16 | 803 | 221 | 27.5% | 88 |
| 2016–17 | 1,346 | 890 | 66.1% | 145 |
| 2017–18 | 1,349 | 692 | 51.3% | 188 |
| 2018–19 | 1,080 | 535 | 49.5% | 169 |
| 2019–20 | 1,121 | 674 | 60.1% | 164 |
| 2020–21 | 1,440 | 1,062 | 73.8% | 217 |
| 2021–22 | 1,123 | 901 | 80.2% | 174 |
| 2022–23 | 1,198 | 859 | 71.7% | 193 |
| 2023–24 | 1,221 | 877 | 71.8% | 163 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 902 | 681 | 75.5% |
| Men | 313 | 191 | 61% |
| Unknown | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 22–27 | 33% |
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-Rochester's acceptance rate?
University of Minnesota-Rochester's acceptance rate is 71.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (877 admitted of 1,221 applicants).
Is University of Minnesota-Rochester test optional?
University of Minnesota-Rochester is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Minnesota-Rochester?
University of Minnesota-Rochester received 1,221 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 877.
Is University of Minnesota-Rochester getting harder to get into?
University of Minnesota-Rochester has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 37.6% in 2014–15 to 71.8% 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://r.umn.edu/.