Best Minnesota Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Minnesota for 2024

There are 96 colleges and universities in Minnesota enrolling 331,328 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Minnesota below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Minnesota offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Minnesota is home to nationally ranked institutions like Carleton College, Macalester College, University of Minnesota Twin Cities and St Olaf College. The highest ranked college in Minnesota is Carleton College and the top rated public state college is University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Local college options can be explored in Minneapolis and St. Paul or other cities.


96 results

List of the Best Minnesota Colleges

Saint Cloud State University
S
Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Colleges in Minnesota

  • 10,420enrollment
  • $14,065net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1027-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Minnesota State University Mankato
M
Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University Mankato

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#20 Best Colleges in Minnesota

  • 14,590enrollment
  • $16,809net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Bemidji State University
B
Bemidji, MN

Bemidji State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Colleges in Minnesota

  • 4,023enrollment
  • $15,561net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

Crown College
C
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,583enrollment
  • $25,504net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

Southwest Minnesota State University
S
Marshall, MN
 

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#23 Best Colleges in Minnesota

  • 6,930enrollment
  • $15,004net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 935-1102SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

Academy College
A
Minneapolis, MN
 

Academy College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 105enrollment
  • $28,968net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Alexandria Technical & Community College
A
Alexandria, MN
 

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,865enrollment
  • $13,655net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Anoka Technical College
A
Anoka, MN
 

Anoka Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,580enrollment
  • $12,135net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Anoka Ramsey Community College
A
Coon Rapids, MN
 

Anoka Ramsey Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,902enrollment
  • $11,537net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Riverland Community College
R
Austin, MN
 

Riverland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,175enrollment
  • $9,847net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.81Avg GPA

Northwest Technical College
N
Bemidji, MN
 

Northwest Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 721enrollment
  • $13,132net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Bethany Lutheran College
B
Mankato, MN
 

Bethany Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 830enrollment
  • $18,525net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 990-1290SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Central Lakes College Brainerd
C
Brainerd, MN
 

Central Lakes College Brainerd

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,633enrollment
  • $12,326net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Concordia University Saint Paul
C
Saint Paul, MN
 

Concordia University Saint Paul

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,544enrollment
  • $17,776net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Dakota County Technical College
D
Rosemount, MN
 

Dakota County Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,717enrollment
  • $11,339net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Martin Luther College
M
New Ulm, MN

Martin Luther College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 880enrollment
  • $22,293net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1051-1316SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Lake Superior College
L
Duluth, MN
 

Lake Superior College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,849enrollment
  • $14,978net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Duluth Business University
D
Dultuh, MN
 

Duluth Business University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 47enrollment
  • $25,119net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA