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84 Colleges
$70,336 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$29,180 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 95,143 students received a degree from a college in Minnesota, making it rank #16 in terms of graduations. Minnesota colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $17,584 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $18,569 per year.

About 51% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $7,295 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,328 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,781 undergraduates at Capella University, of which 2,159 are full-time, and there are 38,930 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 32 to 1.

Roughly 100% of students at Capella University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,943 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Capella University is $36,939.

#2

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$15,859 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
38% Freshmen Loans

There are 36,061 undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities, of which 28,989 are full-time, and there are 52,017 students altogether. It takes the average UMN Twin Cities undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

About 73% of students who apply get accepted. Around 44% of accepted students are men, and 56% are women.

Approximately 38% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,804 a year. UMN Twin Cities has a 0.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UMN Twin Cities is $54,565.

Public Public vs. Private
$9,444 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

There are 14,761 students at Minnesota State Mankato in total, 12,938 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 10,526 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 69%. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

Roughly 60% of students at Minnesota State Mankato take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,314 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,704 during the early-career years.

#5

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$50,366 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,792 students at UST MN in total, 6,333 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,126 are full-time. For undergraduates at UST MN, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

About 76% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 47% are men and 53% are women.

Approximately 52% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $10,047 a year. UST MN has a 0.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UST MN with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $60,194 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$10,117 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,841 students at St. Cloud State University in total, 10,187 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,959 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at St. Cloud State University is 4.6 years.

Around 94% of students who apply get accepted. Around 44% of accepted students are men, and 56% are women.

Roughly 49% of students at St. Cloud State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,974 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from St. Cloud State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,679 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

University of Minnesota - Duluth

Duluth, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$14,126 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Minnesota - Duluth is 10,275, of which 9,301 students are undergraduates and of those, 7,943 are full-time. For undergraduates at UMN Duluth, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 80%. Of the accepted students, 44% are men and 56% are women.

Approximately 55% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,216 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $49,198 during the early-career years.

#8

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$9,684 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,552 students at Metro State in total, 6,649 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,882 are full-time. It takes the average Metro State undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

About 67% of students who apply get accepted. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

29% of Metro State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,675 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Metro State is $52,212.

#9

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$24,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
69% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Concordia University, Saint Paul is 5,585, of which 3,578 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,393 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

About 68% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Roughly 69% of students at Concordia University, Saint Paul take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,440 a year. Concordia University, Saint Paul has a 1.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $48,414 during the early-career years.

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$41,150 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,329 undergraduates at SMU MN, of which 1,052 are full-time, and there are 5,152 students altogether. It takes the average SMU MN undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

Around 98% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

67% of SMU MN students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,536 a year. SMU MN has a 1.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from SMU MN with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $50,163 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$10,492 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
62% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,106 students at Winona State in total, 6,391 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,472 are full-time. For undergraduates at Winona State, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 77%. Of the accepted students, 28% are men and 72% are women.

Approximately 62% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,495 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Winona State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,054 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,494 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,983 undergraduates at St. Kate’s, of which 1,898 are full-time, and there are 4,277 students altogether. For undergraduates at St. Kate’s, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 75%. Of the accepted students, 0% are men and 100% are women.

Approximately 53% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,878 a year. St. Kate’s has a 1.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from St. Kate’s is $50,044.

#13

The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$39,410 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at The College of Saint Scholastica is 3,712, of which 2,244 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,934 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 74%. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

Approximately 63% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $11,453 a year. St. Scholastica has a 0.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $56,045 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$10,236 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
65% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,445 undergraduates at MSU Moorhead, of which 3,529 are full-time, and there are 5,547 students altogether. It takes the average MSU Moorhead undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

About 72% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Roughly 65% of students at MSU Moorhead take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,707 a year. MSU Moorhead has a 0.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from MSU Moorhead with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,396 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Rasmussen University - Minnesota

St. Cloud, Minnesota
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,765 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
87% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Rasmussen University - Minnesota is 3,927, of which 3,851 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,770 are full-time. For undergraduates at Rasmussen University - Minnesota, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

87% of Rasmussen University - Minnesota students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,109 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Rasmussen University - Minnesota is $35,866.

#16

Bemidji State University

Bemidji, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$10,130 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bemidji State University is 4,577, of which 4,165 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,753 are full-time. For undergraduates at Bemidji State University, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

About 75% of students who apply get accepted. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

Roughly 51% of students at Bemidji State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,414 a year. Bemidji State University has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Bemidji State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,244 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$41,270 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
65% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bethel University Minnesota is 3,814, of which 2,722 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,313 are full-time. For undergraduates at Bethel University Minnesota, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

Around 89% of students who apply get accepted. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

Approximately 65% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,573 a year. Bethel University Minnesota has a 1.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bethel University Minnesota is $52,654.

#18

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$6,321 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,641 full-time undergraduates at Normandale Community College, and 9,420 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Roughly 18% of students at Normandale Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,689 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,114 during the early-career years.

#19

Century College

White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$6,105 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,203 students at Century College in total, 3,280 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

25% of Century College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,487 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Century College is $38,695.

#20

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$46,616 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
64% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,925 undergraduates at Hamline, of which 1,861 are full-time, and there are 3,113 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 76%. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

Roughly 64% of students at Hamline take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,702 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Hamline with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,601 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$5,655 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
28% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Anoka-Ramsey Community College is 8,482, which includes 3,065 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

Roughly 28% of students at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,786 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is $40,100.

#22

St Olaf College

Northfield, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$54,650 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,953 students at St. Olaf in total, 2,916 are full-time undergraduates. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at St. Olaf is 4.1 years.

About 47% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

Roughly 50% of students at St. Olaf take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,687 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from St. Olaf is $46,817.

#23

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$42,064 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
85% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,512 undergraduates at Augsburg, of which 2,202 are full-time, and there are 3,346 students altogether. For undergraduates at Augsburg, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

About 76% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Approximately 85% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,025 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Augsburg is $46,457.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,098 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,429 students at Minneapolis Community and Technical College in total, 2,193 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 20% of students at Minneapolis Community and Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,523 a year. Minneapolis Community and Technical College has a 4.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Minneapolis Community and Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,243 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

University of Northwestern - St Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$35,340 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,363 undergraduates at Northwestern, of which 2,091 are full-time, and there are 3,506 students altogether. For undergraduates at Northwestern, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

About 82% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 45% are men and 55% are women.

63% of Northwestern students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,711 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Northwestern with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,825 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Other Minnesota Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Minnesota State Community and Technical College 766
27 St Cloud Technical and Community College 743
28 Rochester Community and Technical College 670
29 Saint Paul College 663
30 Southwest Minnesota State University 660
31 Lake Superior College 654
32 North Hennepin Community College 621
33 Ridgewater College 612
34 Macalester College 585
35 Central Lakes College - Brainerd 521
36 Carleton College 517
37 Hennepin Technical College 498
38 Inver Hills Community College 494
39 College of Saint Benedict 487
40 Concordia College at Moorhead 484
41 University of Minnesota - Crookston 457
42 Gustavus Adolphus College 449
43 Crown College 422
43 Northland Community and Technical College 422
45 Saint Johns University 419
46 Dakota County Technical College 391
47 South Central College 389
48 Dunwoody College of Technology 379
49 Riverland Community College 365
50 Alexandria Technical & Community College 346
51 Mitchell Hamline School of Law 322
52 University of Minnesota - Morris 304
53 Mayo Clinic School of Medicine 261
54 Northwestern Health Sciences University 254
55 Minnesota West Community and Technical College 236
56 North Central University 235
57 Martin Luther College 186
58 Minnesota State College Southeast 185
59 Herzing University - Minneapolis 184
60 Hibbing Community College 182
61 Minneapolis College of Art and Design 177
62 Itasca Community College 176
63 Anoka Technical College 171
64 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College 166
65 Bethany Global University 143
66 Mesabi Range College 131
67 Northwest Technical College 130
68 University of Minnesota - Rochester 129
69 Luther Seminary 128
70 Bethany Lutheran College 120
71 Pine Technical & Community College 87
72 Vermilion Community College 83
73 Adler Graduate School 82
74 Bethlehem College & Seminary 67
75 Institute of Production and Recording 54
76 Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies 49
77 American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 35
78 Leech Lake Tribal College 32
79 Rainy River Community College 28
80 White Earth Tribal and Community College 21
80 United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities 21
82 Oak Hills Christian College 18
83 Red Lake Nation College 13
83 Academy College 13

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