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Best Colleges in Minnesota

All 71 colleges in Minnesota, ranked by overall quality and led by Carleton College, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and Macalester College. 34 public, 37 private. median out-of-state tuition $13,288. lowest in-state tuition $4,850 at Leech Lake Tribal College. Each school below shows its acceptance rate, tuition and average SAT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best college in Minnesota?

Based on our overall rankings, Carleton College is the top-ranked college in Minnesota. Other strong choices include University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Macalester College, Saint Johns University.

How many colleges are in Minnesota?

We track 71 four-year colleges in Minnesota, including 34 public institutions and 37 private ones.

How much does college cost in Minnesota?

The average out-of-state tuition across colleges we track in Minnesota is approximately $13,288 per year. In-state students at public schools typically pay significantly less, and most schools offer financial aid that reduces the effective cost.

What are the best public colleges in Minnesota?

The best public colleges in Minnesota include University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, University of Minnesota-Duluth, University of Minnesota-Rochester. Public universities typically offer lower tuition for in-state residents.

What are the best private colleges in Minnesota?

The best private colleges in Minnesota include Carleton College, Macalester College, Saint Johns University. Private colleges may offer more generous financial aid despite higher sticker prices.

How are these Minnesota rankings determined?

Our overall rankings are calculated independently from publicly available data including U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS, and aggregated student-experience signals — not from US News or any other publication.

By major in Minnesota

  1. 1. Carleton College — Northfield, MN · 20.4% acceptance · SAT 1,517 · $68,892 tuition · 90% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities — Minneapolis, MN · 79.8% acceptance · SAT 1,362 · $38,362 tuition · 85% grad rate
  3. 3. Macalester College — Saint Paul, MN · 28.5% acceptance · SAT 1,440 · $68,104 tuition · 87% grad rate
  4. 4. Saint Johns University — Collegeville, MN · 90.6% acceptance · SAT 1,183 · $55,816 tuition · 75% grad rate
  5. 5. St Olaf College — Northfield, MN · 48.3% acceptance · SAT 1,380 · $59,760 tuition · 84% grad rate
  6. 6. University of St Thomas — Saint Paul, MN · 85.4% acceptance · SAT 1,296 · $54,398 tuition · 76% grad rate
  7. 7. College of Saint Benedict — Saint Joseph, MN · 91.5% acceptance · SAT 1,151 · $55,756 tuition · 77% grad rate
  8. 8. Gustavus Adolphus College — Saint Peter, MN · 61% acceptance · SAT 1,290 · $56,076 tuition · 77% grad rate
  9. 9. Bethel University — Saint Paul, MN · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 1,249 · $44,226 tuition · 71% grad rate
  10. 10. The College of Saint Scholastica — Duluth, MN · 93% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $41,778 tuition · 71% grad rate
  11. 11. University of Minnesota-Duluth — Duluth, MN · 88.8% acceptance · SAT 1,251 · $20,130 tuition · 65% grad rate
  12. 12. Concordia College at Moorhead — Moorhead, MN · 62.7% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $31,170 tuition · 61% grad rate
  13. 13. Dunwoody College of Technology — Minneapolis, MN · 98.9% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $27,836 tuition · 66% grad rate
  14. 14. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota — Winona, MN · 92.8% acceptance · $45,080 tuition · 66% grad rate
  15. 15. St Catherine University — Saint Paul, MN · 91.9% acceptance · SAT 1,147 · $51,454 tuition · 61% grad rate
  16. 16. University of Minnesota-Rochester — Rochester, MN · 71% acceptance · SAT 1,183 · $15,016 tuition · 57% grad rate
  17. 17. Martin Luther College — New Ulm, MN · 87.2% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $18,120 tuition · 72% grad rate
  18. 18. Hamline University — Saint Paul, MN · 87.6% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $50,004 tuition · 60% grad rate
  19. 19. University of Northwestern-St Paul — Saint Paul, MN · 93.5% acceptance · SAT 1,173 · $37,920 tuition · 68% grad rate
  20. 20. Winona State University — Winona, MN · 75.5% acceptance · $17,308 tuition · 57% grad rate
  21. 21. Minnesota State University-Mankato — Mankato, MN · 88.4% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $18,942 tuition · 54% grad rate
  22. 22. North Central University — Minneapolis, MN · 99% acceptance · $32,220 tuition · 66% grad rate
  23. 23. University of Minnesota-Morris — Morris, MN · 74.9% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $16,710 tuition · 63% grad rate
  24. 24. University of Minnesota-Crookston — Crookston, MN · 87.9% acceptance · $13,288 tuition · 50% grad rate
  25. 25. Alexandria Technical & Community College — Alexandria, MN · $6,236 tuition · 60% grad rate
  26. 26. Augsburg University — Minneapolis, MN · 82% acceptance · $45,452 tuition · 52% grad rate
  27. 27. Concordia University-Saint Paul — Saint Paul, MN · 78.9% acceptance · $25,600 tuition · 52% grad rate
  28. 28. Minnesota State University Moorhead — Moorhead, MN · 58.8% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $10,428 tuition · 57% grad rate
  29. 29. Metropolitan State University — Saint Paul, MN · 98.7% acceptance · SAT 1,020 · $9,840 tuition · 44% grad rate
  30. 30. Bemidji State University — Bemidji, MN · 56% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $10,237 tuition · 48% grad rate
  31. 31. Dakota County Technical College — Rosemount, MN · $6,679 tuition · 52% grad rate
  32. 32. Bethlehem College & Seminary — Minneapolis, MN · $8,200 tuition · 61% grad rate
  33. 33. Bethany Lutheran College — Mankato, MN · 39% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $31,360 tuition · 55% grad rate
  34. 34. Crown College — Saint Bonifacius, MN · 22.8% acceptance · $31,410 tuition · 54% grad rate
  35. 35. Minneapolis College of Art and Design — Minneapolis, MN · 48.5% acceptance · SAT 1,161 · $45,484 tuition · 59% grad rate
  36. 36. Saint Cloud State University — Saint Cloud, MN · 94.8% acceptance · SAT 1,092 · $10,245 tuition · 40% grad rate
  37. 37. Riverland Community College — Austin, MN · $6,298 tuition · 52% grad rate
  38. 38. Southwest Minnesota State University — Marshall, MN · 62.2% acceptance · SAT 1,050 · $10,361 tuition · 45% grad rate
  39. 39. Herzing University-Minneapolis — St. Louis Park, MN · 93.8% acceptance · $13,450 tuition · 61% grad rate
  40. 40. Northland Community and Technical College — Thief River Falls, MN · $6,289 tuition · 56% grad rate
  41. 41. Northwest Technical College — Bemidji, MN · $6,254 tuition · 50% grad rate
  42. 42. Central Lakes College-Brainerd — Brainerd, MN · $6,249 tuition · 53% grad rate
  43. 43. Minnesota State Community and Technical College — Fergus Falls, MN · $5,908 tuition · 47% grad rate
  44. 44. Ridgewater College — Willmar, MN · $6,121 tuition · 50% grad rate
  45. 45. Academy College — Bloomington, MN · $18,680 tuition · 48% grad rate
  46. 46. St Cloud Technical and Community College — Saint Cloud, MN · $6,124 tuition · 45% grad rate
  47. 47. Minnesota North College — Hibbing, MN · $6,022 tuition · 42% grad rate
  48. 48. Lake Superior College — Duluth, MN · $5,785 tuition · 42% grad rate
  49. 49. South Central College — North Mankato, MN · $6,146 tuition · 39% grad rate
  50. 50. Normandale Community College — Bloomington, MN · $6,329 tuition · 27% grad rate
  51. 51. Anoka-Ramsey Community College — Coon Rapids, MN · $5,682 tuition · 30% grad rate
  52. 52. Red Lake Nation College — Red Lake, MN · $6,640 tuition · 46% grad rate
  53. 53. Bethany Global University — Bloomington, MN · 92.9% acceptance · $11,000 tuition · 56% grad rate
  54. 54. Century College — White Bear Lake, MN · $6,214 tuition · 31% grad rate
  55. 55. Rochester Community and Technical College — Rochester, MN · $6,389 tuition · 29% grad rate
  56. 56. North Hennepin Community College — Brooklyn Park, MN · $5,061 tuition · 22% grad rate
  57. 57. Inver Hills Community College — Inver Grove Heights, MN · $6,146 tuition · 24% grad rate
  58. 58. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College — Cloquet, MN · $6,006 tuition · 26% grad rate
  59. 59. Capella University — Minneapolis, MN · $14,400 tuition · 27% grad rate
  60. 60. Minneapolis Community and Technical College — Minneapolis, MN · $6,161 tuition · 20% grad rate
  61. 61. Oak Hills Christian College — Bemidji, MN · $19,440 tuition · 23% grad rate
  62. 62. White Earth Tribal and Community College — Mahnomen, MN · $5,490 tuition · 19% grad rate
  63. 63. Leech Lake Tribal College — Cass Lake, MN · $4,850 tuition · 13% grad rate
  64. 64. Northwestern Health Sciences University — Bloomington, MN · $12,015 tuition
  65. 65. Walden University — Minneapolis, MN · $12,762 tuition
  66. 66. Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School — Center City, MN
  67. 67. Luther Seminary — Saint Paul, MN
  68. 68. United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities — St. Paul, MN
  69. 69. Mitchell Hamline School of Law — Saint Paul, MN
  70. 70. Adler Graduate School — Minnetonka, MN
  71. 71. American Academy of Health and Wellness — Roseville, MN

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