Direct Admissions Participating High Schools, Colleges, and Universities

Participation in Direct Admissions Minnesota is optional for Minnesota high schools, colleges, and universities. This page is updated annually to reflect all participants in the program.

Direct Admissions Participating Colleges and Universities

There are over 50 colleges and universities that are participating in the 2025-26 Direct Admissions program. These institutions range from technical, tribal, and community colleges to public and private universities. 

Direct Admissions Participating High Schools

There are over 245 Minnesota high schools participating in the 2025-26 Direct Admissions program.

The program’s intake process starts mid-February through late April annually and requires submission of an application that, in most cases, the counselors at the high school complete on behalf of the school or district.  The coordinator supports a series of info sessions throughout that same time up through the end of March/early-April.

If you represent a high school that is interest in participating in Direct Admissions, please fill out a Direct Admissions high school interest form.