UMN out-of-state acceptance rate

Hey there! I'm an out-of-state applicant looking to apply to the University of Minnesota. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for out-of-state students? Is it quite different from in-state acceptance rates? Thanks!

Hey! The University of Minnesota (UMN) does not officially release separate acceptance rates for in-state and out-of-state applicants. However, given that a big part of the mission of public universities, like UMN, is educating the residents of their respective states, it's fair to assume the out-of-state rate is somewhat lower than the institution's overall rate of about 75%.

While it's impossible to know exactly how much more competitive the process is for out-of-state applicants, given UMN's relatively high overall acceptance rate, you should still have a decent shot of being accepted. Just make sure that you maintain strong academics, showcase your extracurricular involvement, and submit compelling essays. If you want help with your essays in particular, consider checking out CollegeVine's blog post breaking down exactly how to tackle UMN's school-specific supplements: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-university-of-minnesota-twin-cities-essays.

Best of luck with your application to University of Minnesota!