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Best Colleges for Political Science in Minnesota

The best colleges for a Political Science degree in Minnesota, led by University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Saint Cloud State University and University of St Thomas. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Political Science programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Political Science in Minnesota?

Based on our rankings, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is the top-ranked college for Political Science in Minnesota. Other top choices include Saint Cloud State University, University of St Thomas, Macalester College.

What are the best Political Science schools?

The best Political Science schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Saint Cloud State University, University of St Thomas. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Political Science?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Political Science programs is approximately $40,437 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Political Science degree?

A bachelor's degree in Political Science typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Political Science rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Political Science graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Political Science programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $62,948 per year. Below are the highest-paying Political Science programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities — Minneapolis, MN · 79.8% acceptance · SAT 1,362 · $38,362 tuition · 85% grad rate
  2. 2. Saint Cloud State University — Saint Cloud, MN · 94.8% acceptance · SAT 1,092 · $10,245 tuition · 40% grad rate
  3. 3. University of St Thomas — Saint Paul, MN · 85.4% acceptance · SAT 1,296 · $54,398 tuition · 76% grad rate
  4. 4. Macalester College — Saint Paul, MN · 28.5% acceptance · SAT 1,440 · $68,104 tuition · 87% grad rate
  5. 5. St Olaf College — Northfield, MN · 48.3% acceptance · SAT 1,380 · $59,760 tuition · 84% grad rate
  6. 6. Winona State University — Winona, MN · 75.5% acceptance · $17,308 tuition · 57% grad rate
  7. 7. Hamline University — Saint Paul, MN · 87.6% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $50,004 tuition · 60% grad rate
  8. 8. Gustavus Adolphus College — Saint Peter, MN · 61% acceptance · SAT 1,290 · $56,076 tuition · 77% grad rate
  9. 9. Concordia College at Moorhead — Moorhead, MN · 62.7% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $31,170 tuition · 61% grad rate
  10. 10. Minnesota State University-Mankato — Mankato, MN · 88.4% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $18,942 tuition · 54% grad rate

Best Colleges for Political Science in Minnesota on PickACampus