University of Minnesota-Duluth

Duluth, MN · public

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Admissions

Admit rate81.8%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT1128–1335
Middle-50% ACT23–28
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$18,464
Grad rate64%
Median earnings (10 yr)$62,616
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Regular / RollingRolling
Application fee$40 (US) · $50 (intl)
Personal essayNot required
Test policyflexible

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

  1. The U of M has 8 freshman-admitting colleges and more than 150 majors. Please share a few words about what you’d like to study in college, career paths that interest you, or your favorite subjects in school. (150 words)· ~150 words
  2. Why have you chosen to pursue a nursing career? Explain how your experiences shaped your decision. (250 words)· ~250 words
  3. How have your studies and activities prepared you for a career in nursing? (250 words)· ~250 words
  4. Provide a brief reflection about why you feel the University of Minnesota School of Nursing will be the best fit with your degree and career plans. (250 words)· ~250 words

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).