You’ve Taken the First Step
We are excited about your interest in joining our community, where the qualification for membership is having an IQ score in the top 2%. The information below highlights your options and has more information about testing in Minnesota.
Want to get an idea of how you might do without the commitment? American Mensa offers an affordable practice test you take at home. Click here to learn more on the American Mensa site.
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Kevin in Chaska,
Testing Coordinator
Qualification Options
Past Test Scores
The majority of members join using one of around 150 standardized tests they took in the past. Click the button to find out if you already have a qualifying score.
American Mensa Past Test Score Information
Private Testing
This option is administered by companies that provide standardized test services, such as those for professional certifications. This is the most flexible as you pick what works best in your schedule based on the list of available openings from the company.
There are five locations around the state shown on the map to the right.
American Mensa Private Testing Information
Local Proctored Testing
American Mensa is ending proctored testing at the end of 2026. Please see the above American Mensa resources for information on joining Mensa.
Minnesota Mensa Proctored Testing Schedule
Mensa’s October testing extravaganza is here!
Test at one of our proctored sessions for just 50% the regular price in October! We’re running several sessions to support this fantastic offer. Check out the opportunities near you and register for a session. Seats are limited, so don’t wait.
Registration is highly recommended even where we take walk-ins because registrations take precedence. Email testing@mnmensa.org to register. Registrants will receive confirmation and information about the session, location, and parking a few days before the test session.
You must be at least 14 years old and bring a photo ID in order to test. If you are under age 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian so they can complete a testing authorization form. Mensa now allows applicants to take the admission tests more than once, but there must be at least eight weeks between sessions.
Contact testing@mnmensa.org with questions.
Saturday,
October 10, 2026
10:00 A.m.
Minneapolis / St. Paul Area
Minnesota Center
7760 France Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55435
Payment can be made by pre-purchased vouchers, cash, check, or credit card at the beginning of testing. Purchase a testing voucher at American Mensa at https://www.us.mensa.org/join/testing/, click on the “Pre-purchase Testing” link, and then click on the “SIGN UP” link on the login page. IMPORTANT: Purchasing a voucher does NOT register you for a session; Minnesota Mensa has no idea who purchases vouchers.
Walk-ins are allowed as the building will be open when the session starts, but you must be there 15 minutes before the start time and seats are provided first to those who registered. Please consider registering by emailing testing@mnmensa.org, even if it’s the night before the test. Testing is in the CONFERENCE ROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR; follow the building signs about the conference rooms.
Thursday,
October 22, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Minneapolis / St. Paul Area
Minnesota Center
7760 France Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55435
Payment can be made by pre-purchased vouchers, cash, check, or credit card at the beginning of testing. Purchase a testing voucher at American Mensa at https://www.us.mensa.org/join/testing/, click on the “Pre-purchase Testing” link, and then click on the “SIGN UP” link on the login page. IMPORTANT: Purchasing a voucher does NOT register you for a session; Minnesota Mensa has no idea who purchases vouchers.
Walk-ins are allowed as the building will be open when the session starts, but you must be there 15 minutes before the start time and seats are provided first to those who registered. Please consider registering by emailing testing@mnmensa.org, even if it’s the night before the test. Testing is in the CONFERENCE ROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR; follow the building signs about the conference rooms.
Saturday,
January 9, 2027
10:00 A.m.
Canceled
Wednesday,
February 17, 2027
5:30 p.m.
Canceled
Saturday,
March 13, 2027
10:00 A.m.
Canceled