Best colleges in Minnesota
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Get carried away in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”
With nearly 200 post-secondary institutions in the state, Minnesota’s 87,000+ square miles are chock-full of educational opportunities in places like the Twin Cities, Rochester, Duluth, and Bloomington. The Twin Cities boast the 4th largest American campus based on enrollment numbers, and the state has 6 private colleges listed on the nation’s top 100 liberal arts colleges.* The state’s urban centers offer careers in business, healthcare, and performing arts, while more rural areas have opportunities in agriculture, mining, and forestry. The state’s unemployment rate of 4.5% is much lower than the national average, and the predicted future job growth of 37.9% really shows the state’s upward mobility.* Minnesota’s economy is diverse with 33 of the nation’s top 1,000 publicly traded companies headquartered here.*
With its ample geography, it isn’t called The Land of 10,000 Lakes for nothing. Minnesotans enjoy high levels of physical activity: boating, fishing (including ice fishing), snow and ice sports, hunting, camping, and hiking are widely enjoyed in state, national, and local parks. With low rates of inactivity and disease, Minnesota consistently ranks as one of the healthiest states in the nation.* Professional teams always have a loyal following, with the Minnesota Vikings, Twins, and Timberwolves. And to become a true Minnesotan, you must commit to forever hating the Green Bay Packers. So, bundle up and enjoy all that Minnesota has to offer – both in business and pleasure.
*Wikipedia, “Minnesota”, “List of colleges and universities in Minnesota” *www.bestplaces.net/economy/state/Minnesota *www.americashealthrankings.org/MN *www.statemaster.comBest Four Year Universities in Minnesota
Carleton College offers 35 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2019, 461 students graduated with students earning 461 Bachelor's degrees.
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.
St Olaf College offers 47 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2019, 697 students graduated with students earning 697 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.
Gustavus Adolphus College offers 48 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying town. In 2019, 524 students graduated with students earning 524 Bachelor's degrees.
College of Saint Benedict offers 38 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2019, 403 students graduated with students earning 403 Bachelor's degrees.
Saint Johns University offers 41 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying rural area. In 2019, 400 students graduated with students earning 384 Bachelor's degrees, and 16 Master's degrees.
Concordia College at Moorhead offers 51 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2019, 456 students graduated with students earning 441 Bachelor's degrees, and 15 Master's degrees.
University of Minnesota-Morris offers 36 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2019, 325 students graduated with students earning 325 Bachelor's degrees.
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.
Best Community Colleges in Minnesota
Alexandria Technical & Community College offers 87 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2019, 773 students graduated with students earning 410 Associate's degrees, and 363 Certificates.
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.
Ridgewater College offers 134 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2019, 828 students graduated with students earning 518 Associate's degrees, and 310 Certificates.
Hibbing Community College offers 43 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2019, 327 students graduated with students earning 193 Associate's degrees, and 134 Certificates.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd offers 94 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2019, 804 students graduated with students earning 509 Associate's degrees, and 295 Certificates.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers 157 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2019, 972 students graduated with students earning 695 Certificates, and 277 Associate's degrees.
Riverland Community College offers 114 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway town. In 2019, 589 students graduated with students earning 311 Associate's degrees, and 278 Certificates.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College offers 176 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2019, 1,174 students graduated with students earning 802 Associate's degrees, and 372 Certificates.
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.
List of all colleges in Minnesota
| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Carleton College Northfield, MN | 8 : 1 | 2,115 | |
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Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | 10 : 1 | 2,098 | |
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St Olaf College Northfield, MN | 15 : 1 | 3,072 | |
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | 21 : 1 | 51,327 | |
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Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | 11 : 1 | 2,237 | |
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College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | 12 : 1 | 1,748 | |
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Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN | 13 : 1 | 1,727 | |
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Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN | 13 : 1 | 2,042 | |
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University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN | 13 : 1 | 1,499 | |
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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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University of Minnesota-Rochester Rochester, MN | 15 : 1 | 572 | |
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Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | 20 : 1 | 4,005 | |
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The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN | 16 : 1 | 3,906 | |
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Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN | 13 : 1 | 994 | |
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University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | 22 : 1 | 10,858 | |
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St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | 18 : 1 | 4,401 | |
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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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Winona State University Winona, MN | 25 : 1 | 7,605 | |