UMD Acceptance Rate & Average GPA

University of Minnesota-Duluth can be found in Duluth, MN, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. Nearly eleven thousand students are enrolled at University of Minnesota-Duluth.

Students can submit either the ACT or SAT scores at this school. A score between 1110 to 1360 on the SAT exam, or 21 to 26 on the ACT exam is among the 25th - 75th percentile range among admitted students. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the UMD average GPA range for accepted students is around 3.13 - 3.38. UMD accepts around 80 percent of applicants. Of those that are accepted, roughly 31 percent registered for enrollment. When applying historical data, we have projected that the UMD acceptance rate 2021 will be around 70%. You can get more information from the admissions office website at d.umn.edu.

Overall UMD Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

75.7%

The overall acceptance rate for University of Minnesota-Duluth was reported as 75.7% in Fall 2020 with over 8,610 college applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

UMD ACT Scores: 21 - 26
UMD Average GPA: 3.13 - 3.38

How Hard Is It to Get into University of Minnesota-Duluth?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into UMD, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for University of Minnesota-Duluth has been staying about the same from year to year.

Acceptance Rate By Year

2016-2017: 76.6%
2017-2018: 76.6%
2018-2019: 74.3%
2019-2020: 75.7%
Projected UMD Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 70.3%

How Does UMD Compare?

75.7%

This School

56.7%

National Avg

The acceptance rate for University of Minnesota-Duluth is thirty-four percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

School	Acceptance Rate
Saint Cloud State University	90.0%
University of Wisconsin-Stout	90.5%
Metropolitan State University	56.2%
University of Wisconsin-River Falls	78.9%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

High School GPA Scores are Required
High School Class Rankings are Recommended
School Records are Required
College Prep Classes are Required
Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

	Total	Male	Female
Applicants	8,614	49.2%	50.8%
Admitted	6,518	47.0%	53.0%
Enrolled	2,043	51.9%	48.1%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to UMD (Fall 2020)

SAT^® Section	Score Range
Critical Reading	550 - 660
Math	560 - 700
Total Score	1110 - 1360

ACT^®	Score Range
English	20 - 25
Math	21 - 27
Composite Score	21 - 26

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School Details

Address

515 Darland Administration Bldg
Duluth, MN 55812

Phone

(218) 726-8000

Website

umn.edu

School Code

#002388

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