Minerva University
San Francisco, California · Private
Minerva University admitted 3.6% of 9,856 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 89% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Minerva University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 5, 2027
The application is free. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Minerva University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $37,050 a year. After grants, students paid $16,556 on average.
Quick answers
What is Minerva University’s acceptance rate?
Minerva University admitted 3.6% of applicants: 350 of 9,856 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Minerva University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due January 5, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Minerva University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Minerva University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Minerva University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one writing challenge, 100–800 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
Can you use AI on Minerva University’s essays?
Minerva says you may not use any outside resources for this challenge, including AI tools like ChatGPT, other websites or other people.
Does Minerva University require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Minerva University uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA, and it may ask a noncustodial parent to fill one out too.
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