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University of Minnesota-Duluth
Admission at University of Minnesota-Duluth is close to open (88.8%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $62,616 median earnings below before the application.
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University of Minnesota-Duluth sits in Duluth proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Industrial Engineering, where graduates median $97,732 four years out. 18.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 7,336 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 81.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1128 and 1335 — near the MN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Minnesota-Duluth's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Minnesota-Duluth received 9,502 applications and admitted 7,768 (81.8%), with 1,821 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1128–1335 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of Minnesota-Duluth's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 578 | 625 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 610 | 665 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 25 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Minnesota-Duluth compares
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | Minnesota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 88.8% | 85.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,610 | $22,520 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $62,616 | $58,351 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Minnesota-Duluth: $62,616 median at year ten, versus $58,351 across Minnesota institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $14,610 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $20,130. For non-residents, University of Minnesota-Duluth's $20,130 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 7,336 undergrads, University of Minnesota-Duluth is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
64.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 35% don't — ask a University of Minnesota-Duluth tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Minnesota-Duluth
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | $97,732 |
| Computer Science | $91,911 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $88,965 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $88,305 |
| Chemical Engineering | $85,667 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $79,939 |
| Civil Engineering | $79,485 |
| Mathematics | $75,633 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,360 |
| Marketing | $74,079 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $73,979 |
| Statistics | $71,279 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $70,334 |
| Economics | $69,792 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,767 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $68,386 |
| Chemistry | $66,529 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $65,275 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $63,893 |
| Biology, General | $63,317 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $63,269 |
| Graphic Communications | $61,062 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $61,010 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,023 |
| Criminology | $59,754 |
| Public Health | $59,639 |
| Geography and Cartography | $58,569 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $58,362 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,256 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $57,886 |
| Philosophy | $56,812 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $56,728 |
| Social Work | $54,226 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $52,727 |
| Psychology, General | $51,891 |
| Sociology | $50,174 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,669 |
| Education, Other | $46,964 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $46,740 |
| Music | $45,834 |
| History | $43,766 |
| Journalism | $42,478 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,438 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $40,452 |
Median earnings for these 44 University of Minnesota-Duluth programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $62,616 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 27 additional University of Minnesota-Duluth programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Minnesota-Duluth?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1128–1335 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 88.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Minnesota-Duluth's acceptance rate?
81.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,768 admitted from 9,502 applicants.
How much does University of Minnesota-Duluth cost?
In-state tuition is $14,610; out-of-state students pay $20,130. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $62,616 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Minnesota
- Herzing University-Minneapolis — 93.8% admitted
- University of Minnesota-Crookston — 87.9% admitted
- North Central University — 99% admitted
- Metropolitan State University — 98.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.