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Minerva University

San Francisco, CA·Private·~3% acceptance

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.

Average cost
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Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 5

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Admissions
GPA range3.55–4
SAT (middle 50%)Not reported
ACT (middle 50%)Not reported
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
89%
graduation rate
98%
freshman retention
Not reported
median earnings, 6yr
Not reported
median earnings, 10yr
How Minerva reads an application

What Minerva requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigor
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programApplication essaysDemonstration of competenciesWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Minerva requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
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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