Hey, does anyone know the acceptance rate for the engineering program at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities? Trying to figure out if I should apply there or not. Appreciate the help!
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities doesn't publish acceptance rates specific to its College of Science and Engineering (CSE). However, I can give you a general idea of UMN Twin Cities' overall acceptance rate and some information about the engineering program.
UMN Twin Cities has an overall acceptance rate of around 75%, but the College of Science and Engineering is known to be more competitive. CSE has strong, well-regarded engineering programs, especially in the Midwest, and houses some of the most popular majors at UMN Twin Cities overall, including mechanical, civil, and biomedical engineering.
For those reasons, you're likely looking at a more competitive admissions process to CSE specifically. While it's impossible to give an exact number, the acceptance rate to this particular College may be somewhere in the 50-60% range.
That being said, if you're interested in engineering and feel that UMN Twin Cities is a good fit for your academic goals and preferences, don't be discouraged by its potentially lower acceptance rate for engineering. If you have a strong academic profile, meaningful extracurriculars, and compelling personal strengths, you will be a competitive applicant, as those factors matter more than the particular major you're applying to.
Good luck with your college search!
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