University of Minnesota-Duluth SAT and ACT scores
Duluth, MN · public college · 8,525 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Minnesota-Duluth reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Minnesota-Duluth?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Minnesota-Duluth scored 1180 to 1350, with an average of 1251. A score at or above 1270 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Minnesota-Duluth?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 23 to 28. A 28 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Minnesota-Duluth require the SAT or ACT?
University of Minnesota-Duluth reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Minnesota-Duluth accept the CLT?
University of Minnesota-Duluth is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Minnesota with similar scores
- Hamline UniversitySAT 1133–1391
- Gustavus Adolphus CollegeACT 24–30
- Bethel UniversitySAT 1190–1300
- Minneapolis College of Art and DesignSAT 1130–1340
- Martin Luther CollegeACT 21–28
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Biola UniversitySAT 1160–1370
- Loyola University ChicagoSAT 1170–1360
- Marist UniversitySAT 1190–1340
- Rollins CollegeSAT 1160–1370
- SUNY at FredoniaSAT 1160–1370
- SUNY College at GeneseoSAT 1190–1340
More about University of Minnesota-Duluth
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Minnesota-Duluth (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026