Best Minnesota Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 43 community colleges serving 118,478 students in Minnesota (35 public colleges and 8 private colleges).
For Minnesota community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,223 per year for in-state students and $6,839 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,754 per year (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Normandale Community College, University of Minnesota-Rochester and Dunwoody College of Technology.
The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 89% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 31% (majority Black and Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(MN) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
7%
Hispanic
7%
Black
9%
White
69%
Two or more races
4%
Non Resident
1%
Unknown
2%
MN All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Minnesota Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
Academy College
Private for-profit
1600 W. 82nd Street, Suite 100
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 851-0066
| 95 students
1601 Jefferson Streeet
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0221
| 3,858 students
Anoka Technical College
Public
1355 Highway 10 West
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-1100
| 1,683 students
Bethany Lutheran College
Bethany Lutheran College Photo - Bethany is part a member of the NCAA - Division III.
Private not-for-profit
700 Luther Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 344-7000
| 769 students
1300 145th Street East
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8301
| 2,319 students
Dunwoody College of Technology
Dunwoody College of Technology Photo - Welding students in a Dunwoody classroom/workshop
Public
818 Dunwoody Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 374-5800
| 1,281 students
Herzing University-Minneapolis
Public
435 Ford Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(763) 535-3000
| 626 students
Institute of Production and Recording
Private for-profit
300 North 1st Ave, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 351-0631
| 133 students
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Hills Community College Photo - Inver Hills Commencement Spring 2018
Public
2500 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 450-3000
| 4,071 students
1593 11th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(800) 658-2330
| 3,253 students
Normandale Community College
Public
9700 France Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 358-8200
| 9,420 students
111 South Broadway, Suite 300
Rochester, MN 55904
(877) 280-4699
| 632 students
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Public
11200 Mississippi Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763) 433-1100
| 8,482 students
Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Central Lakes College-Brainerd Photo
Public
501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-8000
| 4,491 students
Century College
Public
3300 Century Ave N
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
(651) 770-3200
| 8,203 students
Globe University-Minneapolis
Private, for profit
IDS Center, 80 South 8th Street, Suite 51
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 455-3000
| 164 students
Hennepin Technical College
Public
9000 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(952) 995-1300
| 4,094 students
Hibbing Community College
Public
1515 East 25th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-7200
| 913 students
Itasca Community College
Public
1851 East Highway 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-2300
| 1,058 students
ITT Technical Institute-Eden Prairie
Private, for profit
7905 Golden Triangle Drive, Suite 100
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 914-5300
| 216 students
Lake Superior College
Public
2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(800) 432-2884
| 4,762 students
Mesabi Range College
Public
1001 Chestnut Street West
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-3095
| 926 students
1100 Industrial Park Drive
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7506
| 1,373 students
1501 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 659-6000
| 6,429 students
1250 Homer Rd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-2700
| 1,912 students
1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-1500
| 5,757 students
900 hwy 34 e
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-7444
| 0 students
National American University-Rochester
Private for-profit
3906 East Frontage Road NW/Hwy 52
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 286-1650
| 22 students
7411 85th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(763) 488-0391
| 5,756 students
1101 Hwy One East
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 793-2800
| 2,962 students
Northwest Technical College
Northwest Technical College Photo - Northwest Technical College's Campus
Public
905 Grant Avenue SE
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-6600
| 825 students
900 4th St SE
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-5100
| 1,724 students
Rainy River Community College
Public
1501 Highway 71
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 285-7722
| 173 students
Rasmussen College-Eagan
Public
3500 Federal Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 687-9000
| 733 students
Rasmussen College-Mankato
Private, for profit
130 Saint Andrews Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 625-6556
| 690 students
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Community Colleges in Minnesota (Closed)

School
Location
Students
15 S 9th Street, LaSalle Building
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 332-3361
| 932 students
8089 Globe Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 332-8000
| 776 students
1315 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 675-4700
| 491 students
19 Exchange Street East
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 291-0177
| 518 students
3680 Pheasant Ridge Dr NE
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 225-8000
| 239 students
5910 Shingle Creek Pky
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 566-7777
| 109 students
11500 193rd Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 367-7000
| 236 students
1455 County Rd 101 North
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 476-2000
| 130 students
1401 W 76 St
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 861-2000
| 763 students
2521 Pennington Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 536-9500
| 183 students
1201 2nd Street South
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 257-2000
| 218 students
1345 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 905-3400
| 150 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Minnesota?
There are 43 community colleges serving 118,478 students in Minnesota.
How much do community colleges cost in Minnesota?
For Minnesota community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,223 per year for in-state students and $6,839 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,754 per year.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Minnesota?
The best top ranked community colleges in Minnesota include Normandale Community College, University of Minnesota-Rochester and Dunwoody College of Technology.
What is community college acceptance rate in Minnesota?
The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 89% (view national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Minnesota?
Minnesota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.50, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Minnesota?
Minnesota community college are approximately 31% minority students (majority Black and Hispanic).

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