University of Minnesota Rochester
- Public
University of Minnesota Rochester: international tuition 15,016 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 28,904 USD, acceptance rate 71%. This page lists 3 scholarships open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120.
Getting in. The school admits 71% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 460–690, Math 490–690, ACT 21–29. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+ or Duolingo 120+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 28,904 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Raptor App or the Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Minnesota Rochester?
International tuition is 15,016 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 28,904 USD.
Does University of Minnesota Rochester offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 3 scholarships open to international students. First-year international students at UMR are eligible for the Academic Achievement and Passion for Health Care scholarships and a Housing Grant. The pages give no information on need-based aid, need-blind admission or CSS Profile.
What English scores does University of Minnesota Rochester require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Minnesota Rochester?
The acceptance rate is 71%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Academic Achievement ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The international admissions page lists this scholarship as available to international students.
Deadline: Priority deadline December 1
Housing GrantOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The international admissions page lists this grant as available to international students; whether merit or need-based is not stated.
Passion for Health Care ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The international admissions page lists this scholarship as available to international students.
Deadline: Priority deadline December 1
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Teacher recommendationRecommended
- Proof of fundsiProof of funds is needed for the Form I-20 after admission.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Priority deadline for scholarship and Early Assurance Pharmacy consideration (December 1)Scholarshipabout47days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data