MinAccountancyUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Apr 15, 2027 | May 15, 2027 | Jun 15, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027).

Historical admission data is not published.

Personal statement

Maximum about 1,000 words (2 pages).

CV or resume

Up to about 3 pages.

Recommendation letters x 2

Two recommenders qualified to evaluate recent work and potential for graduate study.

Video essay

Impromptu; 2 minutes prepare, 2 minutes record; one official attempt.

Official transcript(s)

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; official copies typically required only after admission.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. degree; Fall (September) and Spring (January) starts. Resident total tuition for accounting-background track published around $26,980; non-resident $40,470 (confirm track).
Prerequisites: Coursework prerequisites; Accounting undergraduates need no extra prerequisites. Non-accounting backgrounds must complete Intro Financial Reporting, Intro Management Accounting, and Intermediate Accounting I (or approved equivalents) before enrollment.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 reading); University Graduate School minimum. Programs may require higher scores.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.5 writing, 4.5 reading) | Old scale: 79 overall (W21, R19); University Graduate School minimum for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026. Programs may require higher scores.; University Graduate School minimum for tests taken before 21 January 2026. Programs may require higher scores.
GMAT: Optional; Not required; existing GMAT/GRE scores may be included.
GRE: Optional; Not required.