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Minerva University
Minerva University is a private university based in San Francisco, CA. It admits about 3% of applicants, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. About 89% of students graduate.
GPA range3.55–4
SAT (middle 50%)Not reported
ACT (middle 50%)Not reported
Test policyTest optional
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
89%
graduation rate
98%
freshman retention
Not reported
median earnings, 6yr
Not reported
median earnings, 10yr
What Minerva requires
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Considered
From federal IPEDS data — what Minerva requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).
- When does Minerva University release admissions decisions?
- Minerva University lists Early Action decisions as December 18. Minerva University lists Regular Decision I decisions as February 26. Minerva University lists Regular Decision II decisions as April 12. These are quoted from its own admissions page: https://www.minerva.edu/undergraduate/admissions/ Checked 2026-09-12.
- What is Minerva University's acceptance rate?
- Minerva University admits about 3% of applicants.
- What are Minerva University's application deadlines?
- Minerva University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 5. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
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