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Minnesota colleges by SAT score

4 Minnesota schools with published score bands, from the U.S. Department of Education — highest band first.

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In short

Among Minnesota colleges in the federal dataset, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has the highest enrolled-student SAT band at 1300–1500. The table below lists 4 Minnesota schools' middle-50% SAT and ACT ranges, highest first — each links to a page on setting a target for that school. Every figure is the enrolled middle 50% from College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-09-01.

Minnesota schools, by enrolled SAT band

Middle 50% of enrolled students (College Scorecard, 2026-09-01). A dash means the school reports no band for that test.
SchoolSAT (mid 50%)ACTUndergrads
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities1300–150026–3132k
University of St Thomas1260–142325–306k
University of Minnesota-Duluth1180–135023–287k
Saint Cloud State University1025–126017–255k
How to read a middle 50%

A quarter of enrolled students scored below the band and a quarter above it. It describes who enrolled — not a cutoff, and not who was admitted.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Minnesota college has the highest SAT scores?

In the federal dataset, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities — an enrolled middle 50% of 1300–1500. Bands describe enrolled students, not cutoffs.

What SAT score do I need for college in Minnesota?

It spans the table above — from 1025–1260 to 1300–1500 across 4 schools. Pick the schools you mean and aim at the upper half of their bands.

Where do these numbers come from?

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (IPEDS), retrieved 2026-09-01. Each school's own page links its federal profile.

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