University of Minnesota-Rochester SAT and ACT scores
Rochester, MN · public college · 588 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-Rochester 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-Rochester?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Minnesota-Rochester scored 950 to 1380, with an average of 1183. A score at or above 1170 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-Rochester?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 21 to 29. A 29 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Minnesota-Rochester require the SAT or ACT?
University of Minnesota-Rochester 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-Rochester accept the CLT?
University of Minnesota-Rochester 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
- Concordia College at MoorheadACT 21–26
- Saint Cloud State UniversitySAT 1025–1260
- College of Saint BenedictSAT 1048–1233
- Martin Luther CollegeACT 21–28
- Minnesota State University-MankatoACT 21–25
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Arcadia UniversitySAT 1065–1265
- Carolinas College of Health SciencesSAT 950–1380
- Catawba CollegeSAT 1030–1300
- Eastern Connecticut State UniversitySAT 1070–1260
- Florida International UniversitySAT 1070–1260
- Methodist UniversitySAT 1080–1250
More about University of Minnesota-Rochester
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Minnesota-Rochester (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