University of Minnesota Twin Cities: what international applicants need

What are University of Minnesota Twin Cities's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of Minnesota Twin Cities has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026, Early Action II on December 1, 2026, and Regular Decision on January 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is University of Minnesota Twin Cities's acceptance rate?

79.7% for students who started in fall 2024: University of Minnesota Twin Cities admitted 33,091 of its 41,496 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of Minnesota Twin Cities require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. University of Minnesota Twin Cities is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for University of Minnesota Twin Cities?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 660–770 in Math and 640–730 in Reading and Writing (8% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 26–31.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of Minnesota Twin Cities's application fee for international students?

University of Minnesota Twin Cities's application fee is $55 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does University of Minnesota Twin Cities accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. University of Minnesota Twin Cities accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does University of Minnesota Twin Cities accept?

University of Minnesota Twin Cities lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does University of Minnesota Twin Cities accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests University of Minnesota Twin Cities accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does University of Minnesota Twin Cities require?

University of Minnesota Twin Cities doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of Minnesota Twin Cities require the Common App personal essay?

No. University of Minnesota Twin Cities doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does University of Minnesota Twin Cities have?

2,121 of University of Minnesota Twin Cities's 41,303 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 5.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of Minnesota Twin Cities cost for international students?

University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $38,362 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $17,214). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $13,856. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $55,568 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source