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.
Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*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 2023, 511 students graduated with students earning 511 Bachelor's degrees.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers 625 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 12,583 students graduated with students earning 7,471 Bachelor's degrees, 3,079 Master's degrees, 1,803 Doctoral degrees, and 230 Certificates.
University of St Thomas offers 195 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 2,687 students graduated with students earning 1,339 Bachelor's degrees, 880 Master's degrees, 229 Certificates, 195 Doctoral degrees, and 44 Associate's degrees.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers 20 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 165 students graduated with students earning 125 Bachelor's degrees, and 40 Master's degrees.
Bethel University offers 137 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 933 students graduated with students earning 546 Bachelor's degrees, 280 Master's degrees, 38 Doctoral degrees, 35 Certificates, and 34 Associate's degrees.
Augsburg University offers 100 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 764 students graduated with students earning 503 Bachelor's degrees, 229 Master's degrees, 26 Doctoral degrees, and 6 Certificates.
Hamline University offers 119 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 902 students graduated with students earning 402 Bachelor's degrees, 264 Master's degrees, 221 Certificates, and 15 Doctoral degrees.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls offers 81 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2023, 1,227 students graduated with students earning 1,039 Bachelor's degrees, 166 Master's degrees, 21 Associate's degrees, and 1 Certificate.
University of Northwestern-St Paul offers 96 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 474 students graduated with students earning 387 Bachelor's degrees, 49 Master's degrees, 33 Associate's degrees, and 5 Certificates.
Academy College offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 14 students graduated with students earning 9 Bachelor's degrees, and 5 Associate's degrees.
Best Community Colleges in Minneapolis
Anoka Technical College offers 97 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 421 students graduated with students earning 257 Certificates, and 164 Associate's degrees.
Hennepin Technical College offers 170 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 815 students graduated with students earning 450 Associate's degrees, and 365 Certificates.
Dakota County Technical College offers 108 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2023, 634 students graduated with students earning 417 Associate's degrees, and 217 Certificates.
Saint Paul College offers 126 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 875 students graduated with students earning 514 Associate's degrees, and 361 Certificates.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College offers 82 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 927 students graduated with students earning 912 Associate's degrees, and 15 Certificates.
Normandale Community College offers 71 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2023, 1,058 students graduated with students earning 1,058 Associate's degrees.
Century College offers 139 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 1,305 students graduated with students earning 972 Associate's degrees, and 333 Certificates.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College offers 112 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 858 students graduated with students earning 708 Associate's degrees, and 150 Certificates.
Inver Hills Community College offers 74 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 437 students graduated with students earning 417 Associate's degrees, and 20 Certificates.
North Hennepin Community College offers 103 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2023, 516 students graduated with students earning 499 Associate's degrees, and 17 Certificates.
Top schools offering specific degrees in Minneapolis
List of all colleges in Minneapolis
| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | 11 : 1 | 2,142 | |
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | 23 : 1 | 54,890 | |
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University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | 22 : 1 | 9,121 | |
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Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, MN | 22 : 1 | 824 | |
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Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | 25 : 1 | 3,521 | |