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University of Minnesota-Rochester
University of Minnesota-Rochester says yes to 71% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $69,020 median earnings.
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University of Minnesota-Rochester sits in Rochester proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
36% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 568 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 70.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 22 and 27 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on University of Minnesota-Rochester's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Minnesota-Rochester received 1,221 applications and admitted 877 (71.8%), with 163 enrolling.
University of Minnesota-Rochester is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. University of Minnesota-Rochester's submitters' middle half scored 22–27 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Minnesota-Rochester compares
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | Minnesota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71% | 85.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,016 | $22,520 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $69,020 | $58,351 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Minnesota-Rochester: $69,020 median at year ten, versus $58,351 across Minnesota institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $15,016 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $15,016. For non-residents, University of Minnesota-Rochester's $15,016 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Enrollment sits at 568 — University of Minnesota-Rochester is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
57.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a University of Minnesota-Rochester tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Minnesota-Rochester?
The middle 50% of University of Minnesota-Rochester's submitters earned ACT composites of 22–27; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is University of Minnesota-Rochester's acceptance rate?
71.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 877 admitted from 1,221 applicants.
How much does University of Minnesota-Rochester cost?
In-state tuition is $15,016; out-of-state students pay $15,016. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $69,020 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Minnesota
- Winona State University — 75.5% admitted
- Southwest Minnesota State University — 62.2% admitted
- University of Minnesota-Morris — 74.9% admitted
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities — 79.8% 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.