The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is approximately 85% per year (2026).
The most selective college in Minnesota is currently Bethany Lutheran College, with an acceptance rate of 39%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 39%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 85%
Most Selective Community Colleges in Minnesota (2026)
College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Bethany Lutheran College ![Bethany Lutheran College Photo - Bethany is part a member of the NCAA - Division III.]( "Bethany Lutheran College Photo - Bethany is part a member of the NCAA - Division III.")
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 39%
700 Luther Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 344-7000
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 344-7000
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 71%
111 South Broadway, Suite 300
Rochester, MN 55904
(877) 280-4699
Rochester, MN 55904
(877) 280-4699
Rank: #33.
Lake Superior College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 75%
2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(800) 432-2884
Duluth, MN 55811
(800) 432-2884
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-1500
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-1500
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Leech Lake Tribal College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 80%
6945 Little Wolf Road NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-4200
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-4200
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 86%
1101 Hwy One East
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 793-2800
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 793-2800
Rank: #77.
Herzing University-Minneapolis
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 94%
435 Ford Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(763) 535-3000
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(763) 535-3000
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
900 hwy 34 e
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-7444
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-7444
Rank: #99.
Dunwoody College of Technology ![Dunwoody College of Technology Photo - Welding students in a Dunwoody classroom/workshop]( "Dunwoody College of Technology Photo - Welding students in a Dunwoody classroom/workshop")
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 99%
818 Dunwoody Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 374-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 374-5800
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
1601 Jefferson Streeet
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0221
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0221
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Hennepin Technical College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
9000 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(952) 995-1300
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(952) 995-1300
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Saint Paul College ![Saint Paul College Photo - Another snowy day at Saint Paul College as we prepare for spring semester to start!]( "Saint Paul College Photo - Another snowy day at Saint Paul College as we prepare for spring semester to start!")
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
235 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 846-1600
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 846-1600
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minnesota average community college acceptance rate?
The Minnesota average community college acceptance rate is 85% for 2026.
What are the most selective community college in Minnesota?
The most selective community college in Minnesota include Bethany Lutheran College, University of Minnesota-Rochester and Lake Superior College.
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