CAMPUS · MINNEAPOLIS, MN · PUBLIC

University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

77.0%

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Transfer Admission Overview

Transferring to University of Minnesota is an option for students who started at another institution.

77.0%

Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to University of Minnesota: Step by Step

Research Requirements

Check University of Minnesota's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.

Maintain a Strong GPA

Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.

Complete Prerequisites

Take the general education and major prerequisites that University of Minnesota expects.

Write a Compelling Essay

Explain why you want to transfer and why University of Minnesota specifically.

Get Strong Recommendations

Ask professors who know your work well.

Apply on Time

Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

University of Minnesota Transfer FAQs

What is University of Minnesota's transfer acceptance rate?

University of Minnesota does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 77.0%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.

What GPA do I need to transfer to University of Minnesota?

With a 77.0% freshman acceptance rate, University of Minnesota typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.0+ with passing grades in core requirements. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.

When are University of Minnesota transfer application deadlines?

Most US colleges including University of Minnesota accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check University of Minnesota's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.

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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Minnesota is not affiliated with DeepColleges.