UMN Duluth: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes
Officially University of Minnesota Duluth · Duluth, Minnesota · Public · Open access · CDS 2024-2025
Ranked #18 (tie) in Regional Universities Midwest; Business Programs #230 (tie), Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs #38 (tie), Computer Science #257 (tie)U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges 2027
Admission figures come from the 2024-2025 Common Data Set published by University of Minnesota Duluth (see the source).
Is UMN Duluth a reach, target or safety for your student?
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UMN Duluth is a public university in Duluth, Minnesota that admits about 89% of applicants, making it a open access school. The average family pays about $18,743 a year after financial aid, which matters more than the published sticker price. It is best known for Psychology, General, Biology, General and Marketing, its largest undergraduate programs by number of graduates. Its most recent Clery Act report shows roughly 1.9 criminal offenses per 1,000 students.
UMN Duluth is a public institution located in Duluth, Minnesota. For the most recent reporting cycle, UMN Duluth admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 89%. Admitted students typically post an average SAT of 1251 and an ACT composite around 25. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,743 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.
What GPA does my child need for UMN Duluth?
UMN Duluth has a broadly accessible admissions profile, and most students who complete a standard college-prep curriculum with a 3.0 GPA or higher are competitive for admission.
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SAT and ACT scores UMN Duluth typically admits
The middle-50 SAT Math range is 590–675, with an EBRW midpoint near 610. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 23–28. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.
| 25th percentile | n/a |
| 50th percentile | 1251 |
| 75th percentile | n/a |
| 25th percentile | 23 |
| 50th percentile | 25 |
| 75th percentile | 28 |
- • Test-optional: Standardized test scores are not required, but may be submitted and considered.
- • UMN Duluth is test-optional; you choose on the application whether scores are considered. Merit aid available without scores.
- • Checked for Fall 2027 applicants on UMN Duluth's admissions site. Policies change; confirm before you apply.
How much does UMN Duluth actually cost?
Published tuition is $14,610 for in-state students and $20,130 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $11,110 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $18,743 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 19% of students receive Pell Grants.
| Average net price (after aid) | $18,743 |
| Financial aid forms | FAFSA only (no CSS Profile)College Board 2026-27 list |
Application deadlines and early decision data for UMN Duluth
Most popular majors at UMN Duluth
The most popular undergraduate programs at UMN Duluth, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Psychology, General, Biology, General and Marketing. Across all programs, UMN Duluth confers roughly 889 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Psychology, General program report a median income of about $52,733 five years after entering college. What these figures mean
| Major | Graduates / year | Median earnings (5 yrs out) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 162 | $52,733 |
| Biology, General | 146 | $59,593 |
| Marketing | 122 | $74,486 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 117 | $81,046 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 106 | $91,075 |
| Education, Other | 86 | $48,016 |
| Computer Science | 78 | $94,445 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 72 | $57,878 |
Is UMN Duluth safe? Campus crime & safety
In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), UMN Duluth disclosed 14 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 1.9 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 1 violent offenses and 8 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts
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Common questions parents ask about UMN Duluth
What GPA do I need for UMN Duluth?
UMN Duluth has a broadly accessible admissions profile, and most students who complete a standard college-prep curriculum with a 3.0 GPA or higher are competitive for admission.
What SAT or ACT score does UMN Duluth typically admit?
The middle-50 SAT Math range is 590–675, with an EBRW midpoint near 610. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 23–28.
How much does UMN Duluth actually cost after financial aid?
The average net price at UMN Duluth after grants and scholarships is $18,743 per year, against a published in-state tuition of $14,610 and $20,130 out of state. Budget against the net figure.
Is UMN Duluth realistic for my child?
UMN Duluth admits 89% of applicants, so 590–675 SAT Math is target range and below 590 is a reach. Then check the $18,743 average net price against what your family can carry.
What is the acceptance rate at UMN Duluth?
UMN Duluth accepts about 89% of applicants. It admits the majority of qualified applicants.
Is UMN Duluth test-optional?
Yes. UMN Duluth is test-optional for Fall 2027 applicants, so SAT and ACT scores are not required, but strong scores can still be submitted and will be considered.
Is UMN Duluth a public or private school, and where is it located?
UMN Duluth is a public institution located in Duluth, Minnesota.
What are the most popular majors at UMN Duluth?
The largest undergraduate majors at UMN Duluth by annual graduates are Psychology, General, Biology, General and Marketing. The school awards about 889 bachelor's degrees a year in total. These figures come from federal IPEDS completion data.
Is UMN Duluth safe? What is its campus crime rate?
UMN Duluth reported 14 total criminal offenses in its most recent Clery Act disclosure (2024), roughly 1.9 per 1,000 students. Compare the per-1,000 rate rather than the raw total, since larger schools report more incidents.
Sources: the 2024-2025 Common Data Set submitted by University of Minnesota Duluth, the College Scorecard and IPEDS, and Clery Act disclosures. What each source covers