University of Minnesota-Rochester

111 South Broadway, Suite 300
Rochester, MN 55904
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

University of Minnesota-Rochester serves 632 students (95% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to the state average of 32%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • In-state tuition: $13,056
  • Out-state tuition: $13,056
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

University of Minnesota-Rochester ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of Minnesota-Rochester
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
90 staff
153 staff
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Student Body

The student population of University of Minnesota-Rochester has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The University of Minnesota-Rochester diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
632 students
2,516 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
602 students
1,092 students
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# Part-Time Students
30 students
1,424 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
526 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
602 students
1,058 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
52 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
30 students
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
311 students
116 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
11%
6%
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% Hispanic
7%
7%
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% Black
8%
9%
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% White
68%
68%
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Non Resident races
2%
1%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
Diversity Score
0.51
0.52
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
32%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.03%
0.97%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$55,100
$36,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $13,056 is more than the state average of $6,247. 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 $6,863. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,056
$6,247
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,056
$6,863
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
94%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$19,500
$12,264
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,985
$6,747
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Acceptance Rate
74%
92%
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SAT Total Avg.
1,790
1,790
SAT Reading
625
625
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SAT Math
600
600
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SAT Writing
565
565
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ACT Total Avg.
82
79
ACT Composite
25
24
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ACT English
24
24
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ACT Math
25
23
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ACT Writing
8
8
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Source: 2021 (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 74%, which is lower than the state average of 92%.
What is University of Minnesota-Rochester's ranking?
University of Minnesota-Rochester ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • In-state tuition: $13,056
  • Out-state tuition: $13,056
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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