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
| Rank | School Name | Location | Description | Rating | ||
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| 1 | Carleton College | Northfield, MN |
Carleton College offers 101 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a far away town. In 2015, 561 students graduated with students earning 561 Bachelor's degrees. |
Based on 32 Reviews |
Read more: Carleton College Reviews | |
| 2 | Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN |
Macalester College offers 90 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a large city. In 2015, 641 students graduated with students earning 641 Bachelor's degrees. |
Based on 4 Reviews |
Read more: Macalester College Reviews | |
| 3 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers 680 Degree programs. It's a large public university in a large city. In 2015, 15,373 students graduated with students earning 9,123 Bachelor's degrees, 3,807 Master's degrees, 1,959 Doctoral degrees, and 484 Certificates degrees. |
Based on 168 Reviews |
Read more: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Reviews | |
| 4 | St Olaf College | Northfield, MN |
St Olaf College offers 96 Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a far away town. In 2015, 923 students graduated with students earning 923 Bachelor's degrees. |
Based on 20 Reviews |
Read more: St Olaf College Reviews | |
| 5 | Concordia College at Moorhead | Moorhead, MN |
Concordia College at Moorhead offers 129 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a mid sized suburb. In 2015, 763 students graduated with students earning 757 Bachelor's degrees, and 6 Master's degrees. |
Read more: Concordia College at Moorhead Reviews | ||
| 6 | University of St Thomas | Saint Paul, MN |
University of St Thomas offers 220 Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large city. In 2015, 3,189 students graduated with students earning 1,740 Bachelor's degrees, 1,080 Master's degrees, 196 Doctoral degrees, and 173 Certificates degrees. |
Based on 24 Reviews |
Read more: University of St Thomas Reviews | |
| 7 | Augsburg College | Minneapolis, MN |
Augsburg College offers 205 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a large city. In 2015, 1,113 students graduated with students earning 795 Bachelor's degrees, 309 Master's degrees, 7 Doctoral degrees, and 2 Certificates degrees. |
Based on 12 Reviews |
Read more: Augsburg College Reviews | |
| 8 | The College of Saint Scholastica | Duluth, MN |
The College of Saint Scholastica offers 177 Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a small city. In 2015, 1,963 students graduated with students earning 1,049 Bachelor's degrees, 495 Master's degrees, 225 Certificates degrees, and 194 Doctoral degrees. |
Based on 12 Reviews |
Read more: The College of Saint Scholastica Reviews | |
| 9 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona, MN |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota offers 219 Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a far away town. In 2015, 1,897 students graduated with students earning 1,001 Master's degrees, 634 Bachelor's degrees, 245 Certificates degrees, and 17 Doctoral degrees. |
Based on 8 Reviews |
Read more: Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Reviews | |
| 10 | Hamline University | Saint Paul, MN |
Hamline University offers 151 Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large city. In 2015, 1,659 students graduated with students earning 665 Bachelor's degrees, 571 Master's degrees, 288 Certificates degrees, and 135 Doctoral degrees. |
Based on 12 Reviews |
Read more: Hamline University Reviews |
Best Community Colleges in Minnesota
| Rank | School Name | Location | Description | Rating | ||
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| 1 | Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls, MN |
Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers 137 Degree programs. It's a small public college in a remote town. In 2015, 1,647 students graduated with students earning 1,193 Certificates degrees, and 454 Associate's degrees. |
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| 2 | Alexandria Technical & Community College | Alexandria, MN |
Alexandria Technical & Community College offers 84 Degree programs. It's a small public college in a outlying rural. In 2015, 1,081 students graduated with students earning 590 Certificates degrees, and 491 Associate's degrees. |
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| 3 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls, MN |
Minnesota State Community and Technical College offers 143 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a remote town. In 2015, 1,728 students graduated with students earning 1,199 Associate's degrees, and 529 Certificates degrees. |
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| 4 | Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN |
Dakota County Technical College offers 143 Degree programs. It's a small public college in a outlying rural. In 2015, 1,059 students graduated with students earning 569 Certificates degrees, and 490 Associate's degrees. |
Read more: Dakota County Technical College Reviews | ||
| 5 | Riverland Community College | Austin, MN |
Riverland Community College offers 97 Degree programs. It's a small public college in a far away town. In 2015, 1,001 students graduated with students earning 565 Certificates degrees, and 436 Associate's degrees. |
Read more: Riverland Community College Reviews | ||
| 6 | Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Brainerd, MN |
Central Lakes College-Brainerd offers 96 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a remote town. In 2015, 1,099 students graduated with students earning 599 Associate's degrees, and 500 Certificates degrees. |
Based on 4 Reviews |
Read more: Central Lakes College-Brainerd Reviews | |
| 7 | Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical | Winona, MN |
Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical offers 119 Degree programs. It's a small public college in a far away town. In 2015, 696 students graduated with students earning 388 Certificates degrees, and 308 Associate's degrees. |
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| 8 | Northland Community and Technical College | Thief River Falls, MN |
Northland Community and Technical College offers 102 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a remote town. In 2015, 1,236 students graduated with students earning 768 Associate's degrees, and 468 Certificates degrees. |
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| 9 | Ridgewater College | Willmar, MN |
Ridgewater College offers 149 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a remote town. In 2015, 1,181 students graduated with students earning 644 Associate's degrees, and 537 Certificates degrees. |
Read more: Ridgewater College Reviews | ||
| 10 | Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN |
Hennepin Technical College offers 185 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a large suburb. In 2015, 2,203 students graduated with students earning 1,421 Certificates degrees, and 782 Associate's degrees. |
Read more: Hennepin Technical College Reviews |
List of all Colleges in Minnesota
| School Logo | School Name | Average tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students |
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Carleton College Northfield, MN |
5/5
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9 : 1 | 2,014 |
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Macalester College Saint Paul, MN |
5/5
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11 : 1 | 2,172 |
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN |
3/5
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14 : 1 | 50,678 |
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St Olaf College Northfield, MN |
5/5
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13 : 1 | 3,046 |
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Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN |
5/5
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12 : 1 | 2,177 |
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University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN |
5/5
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18 : 1 | 10,148 |
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Augsburg College Minneapolis, MN |
5/5
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15 : 1 | 3,458 |
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The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN |
5/5
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17 : 1 | 4,329 |
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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN |
5/5
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29 : 1 | 5,931 |
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Hamline University Saint Paul, MN |
5/5
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18 : 1 | 4,258 |
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St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN |
5/5
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14 : 1 | 4,961 |
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University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN |
3/5
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21 : 1 | 10,878 |
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Bethel University Saint Paul, MN |
5/5
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14 : 1 | 3,952 |
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University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN |
5/5
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26 : 1 | 3,493 |
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Winona State University Winona, MN |
3/5
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22 : 1 | 8,490 |
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Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN |
5/5
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13 : 1 | 1,869 |
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Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN |
2/5
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28 : 1 | 15,313 |
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College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN |
5/5
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13 : 1 | 1,943 |
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Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN |
3/5
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52 : 1 | 7,276 |
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Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN |
5/5
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12 : 1 | 2,379 |
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Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN |
3/5
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22 : 1 | 5,844 |
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Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN |
4/5
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21 : 1 | 1,153 |
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University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN |
3/5
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32 : 1 | 2,823 |
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Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, MN |
5/5
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13 : 1 | 796 |
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University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN |
3/5
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14 : 1 | 1,856 |