University of Minnesota Rochester Joins Niche Direct Admissions Program for 2024-25 Cycle

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) is excited to announce a partnership with Niche and its Direct Admissions program as an innovative way to provide real-time acceptance and scholarship offers to students. Based on the information in their Niche Profile, high school seniors who meet the criteria for enrolling at UMR will immediately be notified that UMR wants them to join its incoming class of future health care providers.

“The University of Minnesota Rochester is where driven students are prepared for future careers in health care. Our ideal location in the heart of Med City facilitates connections with internships, research and volunteer opportunities. UMR students are passionate about making a difference in the world through a career in health and we are excited to provide this simplified application process for those who are interested,” says Terry Whittum, Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management.

Direct admissions programs are rapidly expanding across the country and increasing in popularity as more forward-thinking colleges like UMR look to provide students and families with a simplified process and to encourage more high school students to pursue higher education. 

For students interested in learning more about Niche Direct Admissions, visit: niche.com/about/direct-admissions/. To learn more about UMR’s academic programs visit r.umn.edu/academics.