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University of Minnesota-Rochester

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 334
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 80%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 47%

Located in Rochester, Minnesota, University of Minnesota-Rochester is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that University of Minnesota-Rochester is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Minnesota-Rochester is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Rochester is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Minnesota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 49%.

University of Minnesota-Rochester boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,032

Cost of attendance at University of Minnesota-Rochester in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $11,262
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,032

Cost of attendance at University of Minnesota-Rochester in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $16,133
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 74 of freshman students at University of Minnesota-Rochester received on average $11,299 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,299
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 88 41% $5,238 $460,960
Other Federal Grant 88 41% $5,868 $516,385
State Grant/Scholarships 108 50% $6,403 $691,478
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 149 69% $4,027 $599,953
Total Grant & Scholarships 160 74% $11,299 $1,807,816

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Minnesota-Rochester students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Minnesota-Rochester students is 46.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.5%.

46.6%

  • asian 18.2% 2 students
  • African American 40.0% 2 students
  • white 54.0% 34 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 2 students

Service Offerings

University of Minnesota-Rochester provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Minnesota-Rochester offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training