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Colleges and universities in Minnesota

Minnesota has 92 colleges and universities in our directory (40 public, 36 private nonprofit, 16 for-profit). Together they enroll about 413,329 students. 66 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Minneapolis (12), Saint Paul (11), Bloomington (5), Rochester (4), Bemidji (3), Duluth (3), Saint Cloud (3), Winona (3), Brooklyn Park (2), Mankato (2), Moorhead (2), Northfield (2)

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Showing 1–24 of 92 schools

UMC
Public
Students
56,666
Retention
91%
Programs
276
Awards 2024-25
12,420
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer SciencePsychology, GeneralMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other +273
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WU
Private for-profit

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN

Admission
Open
Students
49,441
Retention
0%
Programs
75
Online
Registered NursingSocial WorkBusiness Administration and Management +72
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CU
Private for-profit

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Admission
Open
Students
47,761
Retention
42%
Programs
106
Online
Applied Behavior AnalysisPsychology, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management +103
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MSU
Public
Students
15,271
Retention
80%
Programs
172
Awards 2024-25
4,108
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementLiberal Arts and Sciences +169
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NCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
11,026
Retention
62%
Programs
47
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideComputer Science +44
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SCS
Public
Students
10,732
Retention
71%
Programs
144
Awards 2024-25
2,228
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementLiberal Arts and SciencesComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance +141
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RU
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
9,416
Retention
100%
Programs
42
CampusOnlineHybrid
Early Childhood Education and TeachingRegistered NursingBusiness Administration and Management +39
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UST
Private nonprofit

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN

Students
9,410
Retention
88%
Programs
151
Awards 2024-25
2,572
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementLawFinance +148
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UM
Public
Students
9,253
Retention
81%
Programs
103
Awards 2024-25
2,081
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, GeneralBiologyComputer Science +100
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CC
Public

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN

Admission
Open
Students
8,726
Retention
58%
Programs
86
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician +83
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ACC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
8,486
Retention
58%
Programs
50
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingBusiness/Commerce +47
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SMS
Public
Students
8,214
Retention
74%
Programs
73
Awards 2024-25
669
CampusOnlineHybrid
Education, GeneralBusiness Administration and ManagementRegistered Nursing +70
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MCT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
6,733
Retention
56%
Programs
66
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideChild Care Provider/Assistant +63
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MSU
Public
Students
6,660
Retention
68%
Programs
86
Awards 2024-25
1,648
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other +83
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WSU
Public
Students
6,045
Retention
79%
Programs
95
Awards 2024-25
1,513
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingSocial WorkElementary Education and Teaching +92
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CUP
Private nonprofit
Students
6,003
Retention
67%
Programs
72
Awards 2024-25
2,286
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, OtherRegistered NursingEducational Leadership and Administration +69
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NHC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,563
Retention
60%
Programs
63
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryComputer Programming/Programmer +60
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SPC
Public

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Admission
Open
Students
5,198
Retention
60%
Programs
81
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology +78
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CLC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,981
Retention
69%
Programs
66
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingFarm/Farm and Ranch Management +63
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HTC
Public

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Admission
Open
Students
4,572
Retention
73%
Programs
88
CampusOnlineHybrid
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceAutomation Engineer Technology/TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician +85
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SMU
Private nonprofit
Students
4,505
Retention
75%
Programs
90
Awards 2024-25
1,282
CampusOnlineHybrid
Education, GeneralCounseling PsychologySocial Work +87
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MSU
Public
Students
4,386
Retention
75%
Programs
100
Awards 2024-25
1,216
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingEducational Leadership and AdministrationSocial Work +97
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