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University of Minnesota-Rochester

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Rochester, MN

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University of Minnesota-Rochester, in Rochester, MN, is a public very small school, enrolling around 568 students. University of Minnesota-Rochester is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 71%. Its highest-earning reported major is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $74,079/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate71%
SAT range950–1380
ACT range21–29
Undergrads568
Yield (admits who enroll)22%
Next deadlineDec 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$28,904
4-year grad rate57%
Median earnings, 10yr out$69,020

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans49%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out75%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$74,079/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity338
Typical room charge$8,041
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Minnesota-Rochester's acceptance rate?

University of Minnesota-Rochester in Rochester, MN admits approximately 71% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Minnesota-Rochester?

Admitted students at University of Minnesota-Rochester typically score between 950–1380 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Minnesota-Rochester?

Admitted students at University of Minnesota-Rochester typically score between 21–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Minnesota-Rochester cost?

University of Minnesota-Rochester's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,904 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for University of Minnesota-Rochester?

University of Minnesota-Rochester's earliest deadline is Dec 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does University of Minnesota-Rochester require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Minnesota-Rochester doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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