Minerva University

San Francisco, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Niche: A

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-blind. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Application deadlines · countdown

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Minerva University reported a 1.2% acceptance rate in its most recent imported IPEDS record. Minerva University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in San Francisco, CA. A historical average net price is not available in the imported data.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

1.2%

25,000 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

N/A

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

88.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

98.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

637

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Minerva University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$8,000
$30,001 – $48,000$10,000
$48,001 – $75,000$15,000
$75,001 – $110,000$20,000
$110,000+$45,000

Top Majors at Minerva University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies49
Business, Management & Marketing20
Liberal Arts & General Studies14
Social Sciences10

Financial Aid at Minerva University

About Minerva University

Official website: https://minerva.edu/

Admissions: https://minerva.edu/undergraduate-program/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Minerva University

What is the acceptance rate at Minerva University?

The stored historical acceptance rate for Minerva University is 1%. the reported applicant count is about 25,000. The reporting year is unavailable for this imported rate. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Minerva University?

The historical 1% acceptance rate suggests Minerva University was highly competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What is the graduation rate at Minerva University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Minerva University is 89%. its stored first-year retention rate is 98%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Minerva University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-blind. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Minerva University?

Minerva University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on December 15, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid January 15, FAFSA January 15. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Minerva University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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