The Minnesota average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $12,264 (2025-26).
For public community colleges in Minnesota, the average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $13,176.
For private community colleges in Minnesota, the average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $22,262.
Completed Debt Range: $10,473
$28,556
Avg. Completed Debt: $14,828
Community College Debt For Graduating Students in Minnesota (2025-26)
College
Completed Debt
Location
Rank: #11.
Completed Debt: $10,473
501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-8000
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-8000
Rank: #22.
Completed Debt: $10,900
1593 11th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(800) 658-2330
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(800) 658-2330
Rank: #33.
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
Completed Debt: $10,975
235 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 846-1600
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 846-1600
Rank: #44.
Completed Debt: $11,000
1300 145th Street East
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8301
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8301
Rank: #55.
Completed Debt: $11,713
9000 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(952) 995-1300
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(952) 995-1300
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Completed Debt: $12,000
1601 Jefferson Streeet
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0221
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0221
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Anoka Technical College
Public
Completed Debt: $12,000
1355 Highway 10 West
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-1100
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-1100
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Completed Debt: $12,000
1900 8th Ave NW
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0600
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0600
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Completed Debt: $12,000
1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-1500
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-1500
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Minnesota North College
Public
Completed Debt: $12,000
1515 East 25th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 293-6950
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 293-6950
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
South Central College
Public
Completed Debt: $12,000
1920 Lee Blvd
North Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 389-7200
North Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 389-7200
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Completed Debt: $12,000
1540 Northway Drive
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 308-5000
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 308-5000
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Ridgewater College![Ridgewater College Photo - Automated Systems Tech]( "Ridgewater College Photo - Automated Systems Tech")
Public
Completed Debt: $12,000
2101 15th Ave NW
Willmar, MN 56201
(800) 722-1151
Willmar, MN 56201
(800) 722-1151
Rank: #1414.
Completed Debt: $12,264
1101 Hwy One East
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 793-2800
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 793-2800
Rank: #1515.
Completed Debt: $12,379
900 4th St SE
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-5100
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-5100
Rank: #1616.
Completed Debt: $12,750
9700 France Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 358-8200
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 358-8200
Rank: #1717.
Completed Debt: $12,986
1250 Homer Rd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-2700
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-2700
Rank: #1818.
Lake Superior College
Public
Completed Debt: $13,000
2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(800) 432-2884
Duluth, MN 55811
(800) 432-2884
Rank: #1919.
Completed Debt: $13,321
2500 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 450-3000
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 450-3000
Rank: #2020.
Completed Debt: $14,133
905 Grant Avenue SE
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-6600
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-6600
Rank: #2121.
Completed Debt: $14,250
11200 Mississippi Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763) 433-1100
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763) 433-1100
Rank: #2222.
Completed Debt: $14,968
851 30th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 285-7245
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 285-7245
Rank: #2323.
Completed Debt: $15,050
7411 85th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(763) 488-0391
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(763) 488-0391
Rank: #2424.
Completed Debt: $15,441
2101 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0800
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0800
Rank: #2525.
Century College
Public
Completed Debt: $15,750
3300 Century Ave N
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
(651) 770-3200
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
(651) 770-3200
Rank: #2626.
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
Completed Debt: $16,000
818 Dunwoody Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 374-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 374-5800
Rank: #2727.
Completed Debt: $18,890
1501 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 659-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 659-6000
Rank: #2828.
Completed Debt: $19,500
111 South Broadway, Suite 300
Rochester, MN 55904
(877) 280-4699
Rochester, MN 55904
(877) 280-4699
Rank: #2929.
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
Private for-profit
Completed Debt: $20,000
226 Park Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-5600
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-5600
Rank: #3030.
Herzing University-Minneapolis
Private not-for-profit
Completed Debt: $22,052
435 Ford Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(763) 535-3000
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(763) 535-3000
Rank: #3131.
National American University-Rochester
Private for-profit
Completed Debt: $22,714
3906 East Frontage Road NW/Hwy 52
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 286-1650
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 286-1650
Rank: #3232.
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
Completed Debt: $24,250
700 Luther Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 344-7000
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 344-7000
Rank: #3333.
Academy College
Private for-profit
Completed Debt: $28,556
1600 W. 82nd Street, Suite 100
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 851-0066
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 851-0066
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minnesota average community college debt for graduating students?
The Minnesota average community college debt for graduating students is $12,264 for 2025-26.
What are schools with the highest average community college debt for graduating students in Minnesota?
The schools with the highest average community college debt for graduating students in Minnesota include Central Lakes College-Brainerd, Minnesota West Community and Technical College and Saint Paul College.
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