Best colleges in Minneapolis
Double the Fun and Opportunities
Two is better than One
“The Twin Cities” experienced so much growth that they grew into one major area. You, too, can have the same opportunities to grow in your own education here in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Over 30 schools offer hundreds of degree options with interests, such as journalism, medicine, and law.* Minneapolis-St. Paul has one of the largest economies in the Midwest and is home to the headquarters of 18 Fortune 500 companies providing jobs after graduation. As one of the “Best Places for Business and Careers” and status as one of the largest medical device manufacturing centers, business and healthcare majors are finding themselves right at home.* To top it all off, the area has the lowest unemployment rate in the country, 4.2%, for large metropolitan areas.*
Not only is the education top notch, but there’s twice the fun, too. Minnesota is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” with plenty of recreation in the water. Many trails border the lakes and provide scenic paths for running or hiking. The Greenway and Hiawatha are two of the most popular.* There are 7 professional sports teams to give you opportunities to show your city pride: Vikings, Twins, Wild, Timberwolves, Lynx, Swarm, and United FC.* So, for football or futbol, you’re covered. As the third largest theater market, it’s a great destination for concerts and shows.* We won’t even dwell on the 5,000+ restaurants or 400+ bars in and around downtown Minneapolis-St. Paul.* While good individually, they’re better together. Come grow, and double your success in the Twin Cities.
Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*National Center for Education Statistics *Bureau of Labor Statistics *U.S. Census Bureau *www.minneapolis.org *Wikipedia, “Minneapolis-Saint Paul”, “Minneapolis”Best Four Year Universities in Minneapolis
Macalester College offers 41 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 543 students graduated with students earning 543 Bachelor's degrees.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers 546 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 12,410 students graduated with students earning 7,442 Bachelor's degrees, 2,942 Master's degrees, 1,765 Doctoral degrees, and 261 Certificates.
University of St Thomas offers 189 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 2,937 students graduated with students earning 1,510 Bachelor's degrees, 943 Master's degrees, 237 Certificates, 199 Doctoral degrees, and 48 Associate's degrees.
Bethel University offers 138 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 1,051 students graduated with students earning 632 Bachelor's degrees, 310 Master's degrees, 44 Certificates, 36 Doctoral degrees, and 29 Associate's degrees.
Hamline University offers 117 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 957 students graduated with students earning 405 Bachelor's degrees, 347 Master's degrees, 200 Certificates, and 5 Doctoral degrees.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers 20 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 152 students graduated with students earning 119 Bachelor's degrees, and 33 Master's degrees.
Augsburg University offers 99 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 850 students graduated with students earning 531 Bachelor's degrees, 290 Master's degrees, 24 Doctoral degrees, and 5 Certificates.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls offers 80 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2022, 1,396 students graduated with students earning 1,162 Bachelor's degrees, 217 Master's degrees, and 17 Associate's degrees.
Herzing University-Minneapolis offers 64 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 247 students graduated with students earning 156 Bachelor's degrees, 50 Certificates, 37 Associate's degrees, and 4 Master's degrees.
University of Northwestern-St Paul offers 86 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 560 students graduated with students earning 477 Bachelor's degrees, 60 Master's degrees, 20 Associate's degrees, and 3 Certificates.
Best Community Colleges in Minneapolis
Anoka Technical College offers 92 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 446 students graduated with students earning 265 Certificates, and 181 Associate's degrees.
Dakota County Technical College offers 105 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 645 students graduated with students earning 416 Associate's degrees, and 229 Certificates.
Saint Paul College offers 129 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 872 students graduated with students earning 553 Associate's degrees, and 319 Certificates.
Hennepin Technical College offers 164 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 881 students graduated with students earning 492 Associate's degrees, and 389 Certificates.
North Hennepin Community College offers 101 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 606 students graduated with students earning 590 Associate's degrees, and 16 Certificates.
Normandale Community College offers 74 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2022, 1,299 students graduated with students earning 1,299 Associate's degrees.
Century College offers 139 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 1,474 students graduated with students earning 1,125 Associate's degrees, and 349 Certificates.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College offers 80 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 1,056 students graduated with students earning 1,047 Associate's degrees, and 9 Certificates.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College offers 106 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 1,060 students graduated with students earning 905 Associate's degrees, and 155 Certificates.
Inver Hills Community College offers 72 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 503 students graduated with students earning 481 Associate's degrees, and 22 Certificates.
Top schools offering specific degrees in Minneapolis
List of all colleges in Minneapolis
| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | 11 : 1 | 2,175 | |
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | 23 : 1 | 54,955 | |
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University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | 23 : 1 | 9,025 | |
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Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | 21 : 1 | 3,546 | |
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Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | 23 : 1 | 2,638 | |