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.
Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*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
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.
Carleton College offers 36 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2023, 481 students graduated with students earning 481 Bachelor's degrees.
St Olaf College offers 51 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2023, 687 students graduated with students earning 687 Bachelor's degrees.
Gustavus Adolphus College offers 50 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying town. In 2023, 536 students graduated with students earning 536 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.
College of Saint Benedict offers 46 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2023, 398 students graduated with students earning 398 Bachelor's degrees.
Concordia College at Moorhead offers 47 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2023, 414 students graduated with students earning 398 Bachelor's degrees, and 16 Master'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 2023, 354 students graduated with students earning 329 Bachelor's degrees, and 25 Master's degrees.
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.
Best Community Colleges in Minnesota
Alexandria Technical & Community College offers 90 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2023, 575 students graduated with students earning 389 Associate's degrees, and 186 Certificates.
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.
Leech Lake Tribal College offers 11 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area. In 2023, 42 students graduated with students earning 40 Associate's degrees, and 2 Certificates.
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.
Red Lake Nation College offers 3 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote rural area. In 2023, 29 students graduated with students earning 29 Associate's degrees.
Riverland Community College offers 136 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway town. In 2023, 595 students graduated with students earning 379 Associate's degrees, and 216 Certificates.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers 166 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote rural area. In 2023, 426 students graduated with students earning 231 Associate's degrees, and 195 Certificates.
Ridgewater College offers 151 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2023, 780 students graduated with students earning 553 Associate's degrees, and 227 Certificates.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd offers 135 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2023, 724 students graduated with students earning 480 Associate's degrees, and 244 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.
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| 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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Carleton College Northfield, MN | 8 : 1 | 2,069 | |
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St Olaf College Northfield, MN | 13 : 1 | 3,074 | |
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Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | 11 : 1 | 1,952 | |
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | 23 : 1 | 54,890 | |