The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is approximately 84% per year (2025).
The most selective college in Minnesota is currently Vermilion Community College, with an acceptance rate of 55%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 55%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 84%
Most Selective Community Colleges in Minnesota (2025)
College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
1900 East Camp Street
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 235-2100
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 235-2100
Rank: #22.
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: 61%
700 Luther Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 344-7000
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 344-7000
Rank: #33.
Itasca Community College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 65%
1851 East Highway 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-2300
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-2300
Rank: #44.
Lake Superior College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 75%
2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(800) 432-2884
Duluth, MN 55811
(800) 432-2884
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
111 South Broadway, Suite 300
Rochester, MN 55904
(877) 280-4699
Rochester, MN 55904
(877) 280-4699
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-1500
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-1500
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
6945 Littlewolf Road NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-4200
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-4200
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 86%
1101 Hwy One East
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 793-2800
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 793-2800
Rank: #99.
ITT Technical Institute-Eden Prairie
Private, for profit
Acceptance Rate: 91%
7905 Golden Triangle Drive, Suite 100
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 914-5300
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 914-5300
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
900 hwy 34 e
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-7444
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-7444
Rank: #1212.
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: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
1601 Jefferson Streeet
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0221
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0221
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
9000 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(952) 995-1300
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(952) 995-1300
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
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 84% for 2025.
What are the most selective community college in Minnesota?
The most selective community college in Minnesota include Vermilion Community College, Bethany Lutheran College and Itasca Community College.
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