Minnesota Public Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

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.

Comparison between Minnesota Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. Minnesota Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
School NameACT ScoreSAT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MNPublic, 4-year 29
-
1,41079.75%22.34%$38,362
($17,214)
56,66685.00%17 to 1
2
-
University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MNPublic, 4-year 26
1
1,29088.75%22.52%$20,134
($14,608)
9,25365.00%16 to 1
3
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Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MNPublic, 4-year 23
1
-88.44%29.38%$18,942
($9,572)
15,27154.00%21 to 1
3University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MNPublic, 4-year 23-74.93%10.02%$16,710
($14,526)
98163.00%9 to 1
5
-
Bemidji State University Bemidji, MNPublic, 4-year 21
-
-55.98%24.18%$10,237
($10,237)
4,07248.00%18 to 1
5
-
Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MNPublic, 4-year 21
-
-58.76%27.31%$10,428
($10,428)
4,38657.00%17 to 1
5
-
Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MNPublic, 4-year 21
-
1,13094.80%16.56%$10,245
($10,245)
10,73240.00%18 to 1
8
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Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MNPublic, 4-year 20
1
-62.18%22.20%$10,361
($10,361)
8,21445.00%16 to 1
9
1
Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MNPublic, 4-year 19
-
-98.71%33.82%$9,840
($9,840)
6,66044.00%15 to 1
Average231,27778.03%23.15%$16,140
($11,892)
12,91555.67%16 to 1