Test-optional colleges in Minnesota
These colleges told the U.S. Department of Education that SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission (College Scorecard, 2024–25). Policies change and can differ for international applicants, scholarships or specific programs, so confirm on each college's admissions page.
Colleges (35)
| College | Federal test policy | SAT middle 50% | ACT middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg University | Neither required nor recommended | — | — |
| Bemidji State University | Considered but not required | — | 18–24 |
| Bethany Global University | Neither required nor recommended | — | — |
| Bethany Lutheran College | Considered but not required | 1040–1180 | 21–26 |
| Bethel University | Considered but not required | 1190–1300 | 22–28 |
| Carleton College | Considered but not required | 1450–1560 | 32–34 |
| College of Saint Benedict | Considered but not required | 1048–1233 | 20–27 |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | Considered but not required | — | 21–26 |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | Neither required nor recommended | — | — |
| Crown College | Neither required nor recommended | — | — |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | Considered but not required | — | 24–30 |
| Hamline University | Considered but not required | 1133–1391 | 19–28 |
| Herzing University-Minneapolis | Neither required nor recommended | — | — |
| Macalester College | Considered but not required | 1350–1510 | 30–34 |
| Martin Luther College | Considered but not required | — | 21–28 |
| Metropolitan State University | Considered but not required | — | 16–21 |
| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Considered but not required | 1130–1340 | 21–29 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Considered but not required | — | 18–25 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | Considered but not required | — | 21–25 |
| North Central University | Neither required nor recommended | — | — |
| Saint Cloud State University | Considered but not required | 1025–1260 | 17–25 |
| Saint Johns University | Considered but not required | 941–1228 | 21–27 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Neither required nor recommended | — | — |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Considered but not required | — | 16–23 |
| St Catherine University | Considered but not required | 850–1140 | 20–26 |
| St Olaf College | Considered but not required | 1300–1470 | 28–32 |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | Considered but not required | — | 19–25 |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | Neither required nor recommended | — | — |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | Considered but not required | 1180–1350 | 23–28 |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | Considered but not required | — | 20–26 |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | Considered but not required | 950–1380 | 21–29 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Considered but not required | 1300–1500 | 26–31 |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | Considered but not required | 868–1271 | 20–28 |
| University of St Thomas | Considered but not required | 1260–1423 | 25–30 |
| Winona State University | Neither required nor recommended | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, admissions test requirements and SAT/ACT percentiles, 2024–25. Cost and aid in Minnesota · SAT guide · ACT guide