University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · public

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Admissions

Admit rate77%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT1310–1480
Middle-50% ACT27–31
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$17,139
Grad rate85%
Median earnings (10 yr)$69,020
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Early Action2025-11-01
Early Action II2025-12-01
Regular / Rolling2026-01-01
Application fee$55 (US) · $55 (intl)
Personal essayNot required
Test policynever required

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).