University of Minnesota Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Minnesota-Duluth is a public research university in Duluth, Minnesota, serving roughly 7,336 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 88.75% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $62,616 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,610
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,743 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 88.75% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,336 95.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 64.72%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 18.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 84.9%
- Average SAT Score: 1251
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,064
- Applicants (IPEDS): 9,502
- Room & Board: $11,110 annual estimate
University of Minnesota-Duluth: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Minnesota-Duluth, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Minnesota-Duluth?
University of Minnesota-Duluth is located in Duluth, MN (ZIP 55812).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is University of Minnesota-Duluth public or private?
University of Minnesota-Duluth is a Public institution.
How much does University of Minnesota-Duluth cost?
Published tuition: $14,610 in-state, $20,130 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $18,743.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,256 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,145 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,965 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,056 |
| $110,001+ | $24,453 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $58,440.
How hard is it to get into University of Minnesota-Duluth?
Admission rate: 88.75%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1251 and midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Minnesota-Duluth?
Total enrollment: 7,336 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,064 students.
Graduate enrollment: 827 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth?
150%-time completion rate: 64.72%.
First-year retention: 81.1%.
What do graduates of University of Minnesota-Duluth earn?
Median earnings: $52,840 six years after entry; $62,616 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,024.
18.79% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Minnesota-Duluth known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Psychology, General (164 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (125 completions)
- Finance, General (123 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (112 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (100 completions)
- Computer Science (79 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (79 completions)
- Education, Other (72 completions)
- Social Work (70 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (64 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Minnesota-Duluth a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 88.75%; completion rate 64.72%; median earnings $62,616 at 10 years; net price $18,743. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$14,610
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Minnesota-Duluth was $14,610.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,743
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Minnesota-Duluth had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,743.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$74,972 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,743 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$58,440 4-Year In-State Tuition
$80,520 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,110 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$760 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,480 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$105,920 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Financial Aid by Income Level
18.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
43.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Minnesota-Duluth was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Minnesota-Duluth in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $12,815 | $16,480 | $17,047 |
| 2014 | $12,802 | $16,467 | $17,315 |
| 2015 | $13,082 | $17,032 | $16,366 |
| 2016 | $13,139 | $17,485 | $16,850 |
| 2017 | $13,344 | $18,462 | $17,131 |
| 2018 | $13,366 | $18,484 | $17,319 |
| 2019 | $13,680 | $18,880 | $17,067 |
| 2020 | $13,576 | $18,776 | $18,505 |
| 2021 | $13,850 | $19,148 | $17,313 |
| 2022 | $14,126 | $19,516 | $17,156 |
| 2023 | $14,318 | $19,762 | $18,464 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
88.75% Acceptance Rate
9,502 Total Applicants
7,768 Students Admitted
1,821 First-Time Students Enrolled
23.44% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1251
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Minnesota-Duluth reported total enrollment of about 7,336 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (83.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.4%), and Two or More Races (4.2%). About 18.79% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 18.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Minnesota-Duluth in 2024 is 7,336 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,064 students. Graduate enrollment is about 827 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 83.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.24% 100% Completion Time
64.72% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.24% of students graduating from University of Minnesota-Duluth completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Psychology, General: 18% male / 82% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 27% male / 73% female
- Finance, General: 85% male / 15% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Return on Investment
$22,024 Median Student Debt
$62,616 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.17% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
735.19% Return on Investment
3.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 95 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Psychology, General: 164 completions
2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 125 completions
3. Finance, General: 123 completions
4. Mechanical Engineering: 112 completions
5. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 100 completions
6. Computer Science: 79 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 79 completions
8. Education, Other: 72 completions
9. Social Work: 70 completions
Most popular programs at University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Minnesota-Duluth from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 84.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,267
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,746
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Minnesota-Duluth is a public institution located in Duluth, MN, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General. Enrollment is approximately 7,336 students. Student body composition includes White (83.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.4%), Two or More Races (4.2%). The admission rate is 88.75%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1251. The 150%-time completion rate is 64.72%. Approximately 18.79% of students receive Pell Grants. About 18.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Duluth, MN 55812
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 95 distinct degree programs, University of Minnesota-Duluth provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Minnesota-Duluth located?
University of Minnesota-Duluth is located in Duluth, MN.
What is University of Minnesota-Duluth's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth is 88.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 9,502 applicants and 7,768 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Minnesota-Duluth cost?
Reported tuition is $14,610 and average net price is $18,743 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,110 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Minnesota-Duluth?
University of Minnesota-Duluth reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,064 students, White (83.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Minnesota-Duluth?
About 18.3% of students at University of Minnesota-Duluth are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Minnesota-Duluth?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Minnesota-Duluth reports midpoint SAT about 1251 and midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of University of Minnesota-Duluth earn?
Median earnings are $52,840 six years after entry and $62,616 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth?
The 150%-time completion rate is 64.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Minnesota-Duluth students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,024.
Is University of Minnesota-Duluth public or private?
University of Minnesota-Duluth is a public institution located in Duluth, MN.
Is University of Minnesota-Duluth an HBCU?
No. University of Minnesota-Duluth is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Minnesota-Duluth a tribal college?
No. University of Minnesota-Duluth is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Minnesota college costs
- Minnesota colleges by ROI
- Duluth, Minnesota city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Minnesota
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.