University of Minnesota Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Minnesota-Rochester is a public four-year university in Rochester, Minnesota, enrolling about 568 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 71.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $69,020 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,016
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,744 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 71.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 568 94.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.40%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 18.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1183
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 617
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,221
- Room & Board: $13,994 annual estimate
University of Minnesota-Rochester: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Minnesota-Rochester, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Minnesota-Rochester?
University of Minnesota-Rochester is located in Rochester, MN (ZIP 55904).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is University of Minnesota-Rochester public or private?
University of Minnesota-Rochester is a Public institution.
How much does University of Minnesota-Rochester cost?
Published tuition: $15,016.
Average net price after aid: $13,744.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,116 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,256 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,748 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,650 |
| $110,001+ | $23,769 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $60,064.
How hard is it to get into University of Minnesota-Rochester?
Admission rate: 71.00%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1183 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Minnesota-Rochester?
Total enrollment: 568 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 617 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Rochester?
150%-time completion rate: 57.40%.
First-year retention: 70.4%.
What do graduates of University of Minnesota-Rochester earn?
Median earnings: $57,984 six years after entry; $69,020 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,500.
36.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Minnesota-Rochester known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Health Professions and Related Programs (154 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Minnesota-Rochester a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 71.00%; completion rate 57.40%; median earnings $69,020 at 10 years; net price $13,744. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$15,016
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Minnesota-Rochester was $15,016.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,744
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Minnesota-Rochester had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,744.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$54,976 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,744 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$60,064 4-Year Tuition
$13,994 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$30,010 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$120,040 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Minnesota-Rochester.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
49.15% 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-Rochester 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-Rochester 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 | $13,056 | $13,056 | $16,992 |
| 2014 | $13,056 | $13,056 | $18,769 |
| 2015 | $13,232 | $13,232 | $16,837 |
| 2016 | $13,232 | $13,232 | $17,238 |
| 2017 | $13,352 | $13,352 | $15,234 |
| 2018 | $13,352 | $13,352 | $16,140 |
| 2019 | $12,944 | $12,944 | $16,375 |
| 2020 | $12,850 | $12,850 | $15,636 |
| 2021 | $13,032 | $13,032 | $14,827 |
| 2022 | $13,464 | $13,464 | $15,193 |
| 2023 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $12,785 |
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
71.00% Acceptance Rate
1,221 Total Applicants
877 Students Admitted
163 First-Time Students Enrolled
18.59% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1183
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
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-Rochester reported total enrollment of about 568 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 21% male and 79% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.2%), Black or African American (17.8%), and Asian (13.6%). About 36.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 18.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Minnesota-Rochester in 2024 is 568 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 617 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.4%
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 53.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
53.25% 100% Completion Time
57.40% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 53.25% of students graduating from University of Minnesota-Rochester completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 14% male / 86% 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-Rochester.
Return on Investment
$19,500 Median Student Debt
$69,020 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.25% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1155.46% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Minnesota-Rochester.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Health Professions and Related Programs: 154 completions
Most popular programs at University of Minnesota-Rochester.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Minnesota-Rochester from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,587
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,597
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-Rochester is a public institution located in Rochester, MN, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Health Professions and Related Programs. Enrollment is approximately 568 students. Student body composition includes White (53.2%), Black or African American (17.8%), Asian (13.6%). The admission rate is 71.00%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1183. The 150%-time completion rate is 57.40%. Approximately 36.05% of students receive Pell Grants. About 18.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Rochester, MN 55904
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
University of Minnesota-Rochester provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Minnesota-Rochester located?
University of Minnesota-Rochester is located in Rochester, MN.
What is University of Minnesota-Rochester's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Minnesota-Rochester is 71.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,221 applicants and 877 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Minnesota-Rochester cost?
Reported tuition is $15,016 and average net price is $13,744 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,994 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Minnesota-Rochester?
University of Minnesota-Rochester reports undergraduate enrollment of about 617 students, White (53.2%), Black or African American (17.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Minnesota-Rochester?
About 18.7% of students at University of Minnesota-Rochester are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Minnesota-Rochester?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Minnesota-Rochester reports midpoint SAT about 1183 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of University of Minnesota-Rochester earn?
Median earnings are $57,984 six years after entry and $69,020 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Rochester?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Minnesota-Rochester students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,500.
Is University of Minnesota-Rochester public or private?
University of Minnesota-Rochester is a public institution located in Rochester, MN.
Is University of Minnesota-Rochester an HBCU?
No. University of Minnesota-Rochester is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Minnesota-Rochester a tribal college?
No. University of Minnesota-Rochester 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
- Rochester, 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.