Minnesota Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

The 2025 average ACT score of public Minnesota colleges is 23 which is same as last year.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has the highest ACT score of 29 among 9 Minnesota colleges that consider ACT score for admission.

Of those 9 Minnesota colleges, 2 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 1 schools' scores decreased. 5 schools' scores are same as last year.

The table below shows the 9 Minnesota colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $16,140 and graduate tuition & fees is $17,589 for the academic year 2024-2025.

At these High ACT Score Minnesota Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 78.03%, and the average SAT score is 1,277, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Table. Minnesota Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
	School Name	ACT Score	SAT Score	Acceptance Rate	Yield	Undergraduate Tuition & Fees	Total Population	Graduation Rate	Students to Faculty Ratio
1 -	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MNPublic, 4-year	29 -	1,410	79.75%	22.34%	$38,362 ($17,214)	56,666	85.00%	17 to 1
2 -	University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MNPublic, 4-year	26 1	1,290	88.75%	22.52%	$20,134 ($14,608)	9,253	65.00%	16 to 1
3 -	Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MNPublic, 4-year	23 1	-	88.44%	29.38%	$18,942 ($9,572)	15,271	54.00%	21 to 1
3	University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MNPublic, 4-year	23	-	74.93%	10.02%	$16,710 ($14,526)	981	63.00%	9 to 1
5 -	Bemidji State University Bemidji, MNPublic, 4-year	21 -	-	55.98%	24.18%	$10,237 ($10,237)	4,072	48.00%	18 to 1
5 -	Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MNPublic, 4-year	21 -	-	58.76%	27.31%	$10,428 ($10,428)	4,386	57.00%	17 to 1
5 -	Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MNPublic, 4-year	21 -	1,130	94.80%	16.56%	$10,245 ($10,245)	10,732	40.00%	18 to 1
8 -	Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MNPublic, 4-year	20 1	-	62.18%	22.20%	$10,361 ($10,361)	8,214	45.00%	16 to 1
9 1	Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MNPublic, 4-year	19 -	-	98.71%	33.82%	$9,840 ($9,840)	6,660	44.00%	15 to 1
	Average	23	1,277	78.03%	23.15%	$16,140 ($11,892)	12,915	55.67%	16 to 1

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