- The University of Minnesota Rochester is a public college in Rochester, Minnesota. It is part of the University of Minnesota system and focuses primarily on general health sciences. It was formally established by an act of the state legislature in December 2006.
School Highlights
University of Minnesota-Rochester serves 578 students (93% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 578 students
- In-state tuition: $13,056
- Out-state tuition: $13,056
- Acceptance Rate: 71%
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
University of Minnesota-Rochester ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
University of Minnesota-Rochester
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
2006
Total Faculty
44 staff
94 staff
Student Body
The student population of University of Minnesota-Rochester has declined by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The University of Minnesota-Rochester diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 34% over five years.
Total Enrollment
578 students
2,882 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
539 students
1,168 students
# Part-Time Students
39 students
1,714 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
578 students
2,681 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
539 students
1,143 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
39 students
1,714 students
% Asian
14%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
16%
16%
% White
53%
57%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5862%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$55,100
$37,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $13,056 is more than the state average of $5,573. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,056 is more than the state average of $6,083. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,056
$5,573
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,056
$6,083
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,500
$12,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,985
$6,752
Acceptance Rate
71%
90%
SAT Total Avg.
1,790
1,790
SAT Reading
625
625
SAT Math
600
600
SAT Writing
565
565
ACT Total Avg.
82
80
ACT Composite
25
24
ACT English
24
24
ACT Math
25
24
ACT Writing
8
8
Sports
School Mascot
Rockie The Raptor
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of Minnesota-Rochester cost?
University of Minnesota-Rochester's tuition is approximately $13,056 for In-State students and $13,056 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of University of Minnesota-Rochester?
The acceptance rate of University of Minnesota-Rochester is 71%, which is lower than the state average of 90%. University of Minnesota-Rochester's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Minnesota with low acceptance rates.
What is University of Minnesota-Rochester's ranking?
University of Minnesota-Rochester ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Lowest acceptance rates.
In what neighborhood is University of Minnesota-Rochester located?
University of Minnesota-Rochester is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
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