University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MinnesotaUniversity of Minnesota, Twin Cities admissions website ↗

Applies via: School's own application · Common App

Homeschool test policyTest-Optional (through Fall 2027 — final covered term)Test-optional runs through the fall 2027 term (our cycle is the final covered one); no fall-2028 announcement — re-check next refresh.

Next deadlineNov 1, 2026

Application deadlines

November 1, 2026

Early Action I

Notify Jan 31; Nursing must apply EA I

Decisions Jan 31, 2027

December 1, 2026

Early Action II

Notify Feb 15

Decisions Feb 15, 2027

January 1, 2027

Regular Decision

Notify Mar 31

Decisions Mar 31, 2027

Quick facts

Acceptance rate—

TranscriptSelf-reported via Common App Courses & Grades; official final transcript with graduation date due July 1 after admission

ACT / SATTest-Optional (through Fall 2027 — final covered term)

Letters of rec1 Optional

Institution typepublic

Application fee$55

Applicant guide

University of Minnesota Twin Cities does not currently have any homeschool specific application requirements and/or specifications. See other sections for general application requirements.

Last updated 7/17/2026