SAT University Admissions Guide

University of Minnesota

Also known as: UMN, U of M, Minnesota, Golden Gophers

Public school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America

Founded in 1851 in Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota is the flagship campus of the University of Minnesota system and a major research institution. The Twin Cities campus enrolls over 51,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 19 colleges and schools. As a land-grant institution, it offers a breadth of programs from liberal arts to engineering, medicine, law, and agriculture. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and competes athletically as the Golden Gophers in the Big Ten Conference.

public university

land-grant

research oriented

test-optional

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

Freshman applicants through Fall 2027 are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores; if submitted, scores are considered alongside other application materials but are not mandated. Applicants choose whether to include their scores when applying and can request amendments if test access issues arise. International students follow separate English proficiency requirements via TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent. This test-optional policy is temporary through Fall 2027.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

More SAT Admissions Info for Universities in Minnesota

Central Lakes College

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Central Lakes College is a public community college with open admissions at Brainerd and Staples campuses in Minnesota.

Concordia College

Moorhead, Minnesota, United States of America

Concordia College is a private liberal arts college in Moorhead, Minnesota, with a test‑optional admissions policy.

Crown College

St. Bonifacius, Minnesota, United States of America

Crown College is a private Christian college in Laketown Township (St. Bonifacius address), Minnesota, with a test‑optional admissions policy.

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

St. Joseph, Minnesota, United States of America

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University are private, residential Benedictine liberal arts colleges in St. Joseph and Collegeville, Minnesota, with a test‑optional admissions policy.

Concordia University, St. Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States of America

Concordia University, St. Paul is a private Lutheran university in Saint Paul offering test‑optional admissions.

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Alexandria, Minnesota, United States of America

Alexandria Technical & Community College is a public community college in Alexandria, Minnesota, that does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

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