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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 25–48 of 92 schools

LSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,074
Retention
61%
Programs
71
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingFire Science +68
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BSU
Public
Students
4,072
Retention
73%
Programs
85
Awards 2024-25
1,045
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementPsychology, General +82
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SCT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,030
Retention
65%
Programs
61
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingRegistered Nursing +58
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RCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,959
Retention
75%
Programs
74
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness/CommerceElectrician +71
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IHC
Public

Inver Hills Community College

Inver Grove Heights, MN

Admission
Open
Students
3,804
Retention
56%
Programs
54
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideRegistered Nursing +51
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SCU
Private nonprofit

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN

Students
3,651
Retention
80%
Programs
79
Awards 2024-25
1,204
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingSocial WorkBusiness Administration and Management +76
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BU
Private nonprofit

Bethel University

Saint Paul, MN

Students
3,603
Retention
86%
Programs
75
Awards 2024-25
933
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingSpecial Education and Teaching +72
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ATC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,281
Retention
77%
Programs
44
CampusOnlineHybrid
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceLiberal Arts and SciencesWelding Technology +41
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AU
Private nonprofit

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN

Students
3,249
Retention
72%
Programs
93
Awards 2024-25
617
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, OtherFinance +90
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UNP
Private nonprofit
Students
3,234
Retention
83%
Programs
70
Awards 2024-25
487
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementBible +67
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MNC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,174
Retention
62%
Programs
63
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesCriminal Justice/Police ScienceRegistered Nursing +60
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RC
Public

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

Admission
Open
Students
3,148
Retention
70%
Programs
63
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingElectrician +60
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SOC
Private nonprofit

St Olaf College

Northfield, MN

Students
3,124
Retention
92%
Programs
52
Awards 2024-25
681
CampusHybrid
BiologyResearch and Experimental Psychology, OtherMathematics +49
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CSS
Private nonprofit
Students
2,930
Retention
82%
Programs
66
Awards 2024-25
1,131
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingSocial WorkTeacher Education, Multiple Levels +63
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DCT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,894
Retention
74%
Programs
50
CampusOnlineHybrid
AutomobileElectricianWelding Technology +47
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SCC
Public

South Central College

North Mankato, MN

Admission
Open
Students
2,731
Retention
59%
Programs
71
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesWelding TechnologyRegistered Nursing +68
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UM
Public
Students
2,612
Retention
80%
Programs
37
Awards 2024-25
359
CampusOnlineHybrid
AccountingMarketingBusiness Administration and Management +34
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HU
Private nonprofit

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN

Students
2,565
Retention
78%
Programs
73
Awards 2024-25
783
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementEducation, GeneralTeacher Education, Multiple Levels +70
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MSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,331
Retention
63%
Programs
46
CampusOnlineHybrid
Musical Instrument Fabrication and RepairCAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/TechnicianMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician +43
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MC
Private nonprofit

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN

Students
2,138
Retention
92%
Programs
41
Awards 2024-25
524
Campus
Econometrics and Quantitative EconomicsBiologyComputer and Information Sciences, General +38
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CC
Private nonprofit

Carleton College

Northfield, MN

Students
2,128
Retention
96%
Programs
36
Awards 2024-25
517
Campus
Computer ScienceBiologyChemistry +33
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ATC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,970
Retention
62%
Programs
43
CampusOnlineHybrid
Welding TechnologyMachine Tool TechnologyElectrician +40
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