University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1328 | 1460 |
| 2022 | 1300 | 1470 |
| 2023 | 1328 | 1460 |
| 2024 | 1328 | 1460 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Public-minded scholars
if you want to use research, health, or policy to improve people’s lives, UMN gives you the tools and support.
Quiet overachievers
if you're driven but don’t need flash, and believe in letting your work speak, this is your kind of school.
STEM and social impact balancers
if you love numbers but care about justice, UMN bridges analytics with ethics well.
Midwestern values seekers
if you value fairness, humility, and deep work, the campus culture mirrors those principles.
Urban-campus lovers with a nature heart
if you want bike paths, snowy winters, and city internships, this location offers all three.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Warm-weather seekers
Minnesota winters are real; snowy, long, and often freezing.
Ivy prestige followers
UMN is strong but understated; if you're chasing elite labels, you might overlook its value.
Party-school seekers
while there's social life, UMN is more “study group + coffee” than “frat row Fridays.”
Those who need constant structure
the scale and freedom can be empowering or overwhelming, depending on your habits.
Hyper-individualists
collaboration and service are emphasized; purely self-focused learners may feel misaligned.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
45-65°F (7-18°C)
Mild with moderate rain
summer
65-85°F (18-29°C)
Warm and humid with thunderstorms
fall
45-70°F (7-21°C)
Cool and crisp with fall foliage
winter
0-20°F (-18-�C)
Cold with heavy snow
Humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm summers
☀️Average 180 sunny days per year
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Nearby Areas
Vibrant urban district with restaurants and shops
Trendy neighborhood with cafes and boutiques