Best colleges in Minneapolis
Double the Fun and Opportunities
Two is better than One
“The Twin Cities” experienced so much growth that they grew into one major area. You, too, can have the same opportunities to grow in your own education here in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Over 30 schools offer hundreds of degree options with interests, such as journalism, medicine, and law.* Minneapolis-St. Paul has one of the largest economies in the Midwest and is home to the headquarters of 18 Fortune 500 companies providing jobs after graduation. As one of the “Best Places for Business and Careers” and status as one of the largest medical device manufacturing centers, business and healthcare majors are finding themselves right at home.* To top it all off, the area has the lowest unemployment rate in the country, 4.2%, for large metropolitan areas.*
Not only is the education top notch, but there’s twice the fun, too. Minnesota is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” with plenty of recreation in the water. Many trails border the lakes and provide scenic paths for running or hiking. The Greenway and Hiawatha are two of the most popular.* There are 7 professional sports teams to give you opportunities to show your city pride: Vikings, Twins, Wild, Timberwolves, Lynx, Swarm, and United FC.* So, for football or futbol, you’re covered. As the third largest theater market, it’s a great destination for concerts and shows.* We won’t even dwell on the 5,000+ restaurants or 400+ bars in and around downtown Minneapolis-St. Paul.* While good individually, they’re better together. Come grow, and double your success in the Twin Cities.
*National Center for Education Statistics *Bureau of Labor Statistics *U.S. Census Bureau *www.minneapolis.org *Wikipedia, “Minneapolis-Saint Paul”, “Minneapolis”Best Four Year Universities in Minneapolis
Macalester College offers 41 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 532 students graduated with students earning 532 Bachelor's degrees.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers 527 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 13,411 students graduated with students earning 7,844 Bachelor's degrees, 3,370 Master's degrees, 1,748 Doctoral degrees, and 449 Certificates.
University of St Thomas offers 173 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 2,938 students graduated with students earning 1,374 Bachelor's degrees, 1,082 Master's degrees, 234 Certificates, 192 Doctoral degrees, and 56 Associate's degrees.
Hamline University offers 113 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 1,158 students graduated with students earning 469 Bachelor's degrees, 435 Master's degrees, 245 Certificates, and 9 Doctoral degrees.
Bethel University offers 132 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2019, 1,159 students graduated with students earning 712 Bachelor's degrees, 276 Master's degrees, 122 Certificates, 34 Doctoral degrees, and 15 Associate's degrees.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers 21 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 201 students graduated with students earning 154 Bachelor's degrees, 36 Master's degrees, and 11 Certificates.
Augsburg University offers 91 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 976 students graduated with students earning 563 Bachelor's degrees, 395 Master's degrees, 17 Doctoral degrees, and 1 Certificate.
Bethlehem College & Seminary offers 9 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 51 students graduated with students earning 32 Bachelor's degrees, 13 Master's degrees, and 6 Associate's degrees.
Dunwoody College of Technology offers 40 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 460 students graduated with students earning 330 Associate's degrees, 67 Certificates, and 63 Bachelor's degrees.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls offers 74 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2019, 1,363 students graduated with students earning 1,149 Bachelor's degrees, 207 Master's degrees, and 7 Associate's degrees.
Best Community Colleges in Minneapolis
Dakota County Technical College offers 141 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2019, 825 students graduated with students earning 431 Certificates, and 394 Associate's degrees.
Anoka Technical College offers 84 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2019, 897 students graduated with students earning 652 Certificates, and 245 Associate's degrees.
Hennepin Technical College offers 154 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2019, 1,381 students graduated with students earning 880 Certificates, and 501 Associate's degrees.
Saint Paul College offers 139 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2019, 1,332 students graduated with students earning 788 Certificates, and 544 Associate's degrees.
Normandale Community College offers 73 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2019, 1,295 students graduated with students earning 1,118 Associate's degrees, and 177 Certificates.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College offers 133 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2019, 1,254 students graduated with students earning 790 Associate's degrees, and 464 Certificates.
Inver Hills Community College offers 64 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2019, 791 students graduated with students earning 569 Associate's degrees, and 222 Certificates.
North Hennepin Community College offers 104 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2019, 1,066 students graduated with students earning 691 Associate's degrees, and 375 Certificates.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College offers 59 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2019, 1,221 students graduated with students earning 1,168 Associate's degrees, and 53 Certificates.
Century College offers 140 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2019, 1,967 students graduated with students earning 1,216 Associate's degrees, and 751 Certificates.
List of all colleges in Minneapolis
| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | 10 : 1 | 2,098 | |
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | 21 : 1 | 51,327 | |
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University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | 24 : 1 | 9,824 | |
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Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | 22 : 1 | 3,404 | |
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Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | 20 : 1 | 4,005 | |
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Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, MN | 20 : 1 | 796 | |
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Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | 19 : 1 | 3,425 | |
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Bethlehem College & Seminary Minneapolis, MN | 15 : 1 | 192 | |
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Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN | 15 : 1 | 1,358 | |
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | 27 : 1 | 5,980 | |
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Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN | 51 : 1 | 1,522 | |
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University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN | 47 : 1 | 3,525 | |
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Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | 58 : 1 | 7,592 | |
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Institute of Production and Recording Minneapolis, MN | 31 : 1 | 187 | |
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North Central University Minneapolis, MN | 30 : 1 | 1,155 | |
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Dakota County Technical College Rosemount, MN | 41 : 1 | 2,433 | |
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PCI Academy-Plymouth Plymouth, MN | 112 | ||
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Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park, MN | 27 : 1 | 515 | |
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Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN | 60 : 1 | 5,137 | |
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Hastings Beauty School Hastings, MN | 11 | ||