Best colleges in Minnesota
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Get carried away in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”
With nearly 200 post-secondary institutions in the state, Minnesota’s 87,000+ square miles are chock-full of educational opportunities in places like the Twin Cities, Rochester, Duluth, and Bloomington. The Twin Cities boast the 4th largest American campus based on enrollment numbers, and the state has 6 private colleges listed on the nation’s top 100 liberal arts colleges.* The state’s urban centers offer careers in business, healthcare, and performing arts, while more rural areas have opportunities in agriculture, mining, and forestry. The state’s unemployment rate of 4.5% is much lower than the national average, and the predicted future job growth of 37.9% really shows the state’s upward mobility.* Minnesota’s economy is diverse with 33 of the nation’s top 1,000 publicly traded companies headquartered here.*
With its ample geography, it isn’t called The Land of 10,000 Lakes for nothing. Minnesotans enjoy high levels of physical activity: boating, fishing (including ice fishing), snow and ice sports, hunting, camping, and hiking are widely enjoyed in state, national, and local parks. With low rates of inactivity and disease, Minnesota consistently ranks as one of the healthiest states in the nation.* Professional teams always have a loyal following, with the Minnesota Vikings, Twins, and Timberwolves. And to become a true Minnesotan, you must commit to forever hating the Green Bay Packers. So, bundle up and enjoy all that Minnesota has to offer – both in business and pleasure.
Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*Wikipedia, “Minnesota”, “List of colleges and universities in Minnesota” *www.bestplaces.net/economy/state/Minnesota *www.americashealthrankings.org/MN *www.statemaster.comBest Four Year Universities in Minnesota
Carleton College offers 36 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2022, 483 students graduated with students earning 483 Bachelor's degrees.
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.
St Olaf College offers 51 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2022, 691 students graduated with students earning 691 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.
Gustavus Adolphus College offers 50 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying town. In 2022, 555 students graduated with students earning 555 Bachelor's degrees.
College of Saint Benedict offers 43 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2022, 373 students graduated with students earning 373 Bachelor's degrees.
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.
Concordia College at Moorhead offers 46 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2022, 388 students graduated with students earning 372 Bachelor's degrees, and 16 Master's degrees.
Saint Johns University offers 41 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 371 students graduated with students earning 347 Bachelor's degrees, and 24 Master'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.
Best Community Colleges in Minnesota
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.
Alexandria Technical & Community College offers 81 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2022, 491 students graduated with students earning 327 Associate's degrees, and 164 Certificates.
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.
Leech Lake Tribal College offers 11 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area. In 2022, 21 students graduated with students earning 19 Associate's degrees, and 2 Certificates.
Riverland Community College offers 130 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway town. In 2022, 506 students graduated with students earning 346 Associate's degrees, and 160 Certificates.
Ridgewater College offers 152 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2022, 692 students graduated with students earning 539 Associate's degrees, and 153 Certificates.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd offers 133 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2022, 732 students graduated with students earning 491 Associate's degrees, and 241 Certificates.
Northland Community and Technical College offers 124 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2022, 612 students graduated with students earning 365 Associate's degrees, and 247 Certificates.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers 167 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2022, 404 students graduated with students earning 237 Associate's degrees, and 167 Certificates.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College offers 141 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2022, 986 students graduated with students earning 709 Associate's degrees, and 277 Certificates.
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| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Carleton College Northfield, MN | 9 : 1 | 2,059 | |
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Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | 11 : 1 | 2,175 | |
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St Olaf College Northfield, MN | 14 : 1 | 3,046 | |
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | 23 : 1 | 54,955 | |
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Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | 11 : 1 | 2,072 | |