Minnesota Private Colleges

There are 27 private colleges and universities in Minnesota enrolling 51,685 full time students. Explore the list below to find the private college match for you. Private colleges are usually smaller in size, more expensive than public schools and often academically rigorous. If you feel you may have difficulty fitting into the large class sizes which are common on many public campuses, take a look at Minnesota private colleges. Minnesota is home to popular nationally ranked private schools like Carleton College, St Olaf College, Macalester College and University of St Thomas.