What division is Minnesota?

Minnesota competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Big Ten.

What GPA do you need for Minnesota?

The average GPA at Minnesota is 3.7. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is Minnesota?

Minnesota has an enrollment of approximately 31,855 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Minnesota?

Minnesota has an acceptance rate of 80%.

How do I get recruited to play at Minnesota?

To get recruited at Minnesota, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Minnesota's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Minnesota

Minneapolis, MNFBSBig Ten

AANAPISIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division I FBS

Division

31,855

Enrollment

3.7

Avg GPA

80%

Acceptance

85%

Graduation

91%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.7+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Minnesota is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Big Ten, located in Minneapolis, MN. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Minnesota, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. AANAPISI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.7

Graduation

85%

Acceptance

80%

Student:Faculty

17:1

Avg SAT

1,359

Retention

91%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$57,984

Coaching Staff116 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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How well do you match with Minnesota? Our AI compares your athletic profile, academics, and preferences against this program's recruiting history and campus culture.

Why this exists

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About Minnesota Athletics

Minnesota is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Minneapolis, MN, competing in the Big Ten. With an enrollment of 31,855 students, Minnesota offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Minnesota with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Minnesota is 3.7. The school maintains a 85% graduation rate.

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