School Highlights
University of Minnesota-Rochester serves 646 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 97% of the student body (majority American and Asian), which is more than the state average of 89%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 646 students
- In-state tuition: $13,056
- Out-state tuition: $13,056
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- 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
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
Student Body
The student population of University of Minnesota-Rochester has grown by 12% 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 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
646 students
2,033 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
616 students
843 students
# Part-Time Students
30 students
1,190 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
526 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
616 students
662 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
30 students
1,190 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
311 students
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
16%
5%
% Asian
12%
12%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
8%
9%
% White
3%
11%
% Hawaiian
58%
54%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.3841%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4659%
0.5%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$55,100
$36,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $13,056 is more than the state average of $5,482. 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 $6,138. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,056
$5,482
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,056
$6,138
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,500
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,985
$6,747
Acceptance Rate
80%
94%
SAT Total Avg.
1,790
1,790
SAT Reading
625
625
SAT Math
600
600
SAT Writing
565
565
ACT Total Avg.
82
79
ACT Composite
25
24
ACT English
24
24
ACT Math
25
23
ACT Writing
8
8
Source: 2023 (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 80%, which is lower than the state average of 94%.
What is University of Minnesota-Rochester's ranking?
University of Minnesota-Rochester ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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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