Admissions Factors
What University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Looks For
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities rates 3 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses, academic GPA and class rank.
How University of Minnesota-Twin Cities rates each factor
Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.
Very important
Considered
The numbers behind the class
Overall admit rate
78.9%
34,648 of 43,929 applicants
Early decision admit rate
No early decision
Admitted from the waitlist
Not reported
37.7% of those who reported a class rank were in the top tenth of their class.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities look for in applicants?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities rates 3 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses, academic GPA and class rank.
Does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities consider legacy status?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities rates alumni relation as "not considered" in its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
Does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities track demonstrated interest?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities rates the level of an applicant's interest as "not considered".
Source: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s own Common Data Set 2025-26, Section C. Last checked 2026-10-08. The ratings are the college’s own description of its process. Counts are for one entering class.
