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University of Minnesota-Rochester

Rochester, MN·Public·~71% acceptance

University of Minnesota-Rochester is a public university based in Rochester, MN. Admissions are accessible, with about 71% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $13,744 per year after financial aid. About 57% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $69,020 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$13,744/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $28,904
Aid cuts ~$15,160/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.42–3.92
SAT (middle 50%)950–1380
ACT (middle 50%)21–29
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
57%
graduation rate
70%
freshman retention
$57,984
median earnings, 6yr
$69,020
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Minnesota-Rochester reads an application

What University of Minnesota-Rochester requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsApplication essaysWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Minnesota-Rochester requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Minnesota-Rochester's acceptance rate?
University of Minnesota-Rochester admits about 71% of applicants.
How much does University of Minnesota-Rochester cost?
At University of Minnesota-Rochester, the average net price after aid is about $13,744 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $28,904 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Minnesota-Rochester?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 950–1380 on the SAT and 21–29 on the ACT.
What are University of Minnesota-Rochester's application deadlines?
University of Minnesota-Rochester's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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