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Best Minnesota Community Colleges (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 42 community colleges serving 156,756 students in Minnesota (31 public colleges and 11 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Minnesota is approximately $5,489 per year for in-state students and $6,145 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,300 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Alexandria Technical & Community College, Anoka Technical College, and Avalon School of Cosmetology.
The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 88% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 42%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 22:1.

Top Ranked Minnesota Community Colleges (2025-26)

College
Location
Quick Facts
1601 Jefferson Streeet
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0221
Enrollment: 4,251 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $5,752 Out-state tuition: $5,752 Minority enrollment: 26%
Anoka Technical College
Public
1355 Highway 10 West
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-1100
Enrollment: 2,197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 In-state tuition: $5,590 Out-state tuition: $5,590 Minority enrollment: 36%
Avalon School of Cosmetology
Private for-profit
1428 N McMillan St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2344
Enrollment: 18 students Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Enrollment: 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 61% Private-state tuition: $24,450 Minority enrollment: 39%
Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Central Lakes College-Brainerd Photo
Public
501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-8000
Enrollment: 5,825 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 In-state tuition: $5,757 Out-state tuition: $5,757 Minority enrollment: 16%
1300 145th Street East
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8301
Enrollment: 3,657 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 In-state tuition: $5,661 Out-state tuition: $5,661 Minority enrollment: 39%
Lake Superior College
Public
2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(800) 432-2884
Enrollment: 5,358 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 75% In-state tuition: $5,107 Out-state tuition: $9,524 Minority enrollment: 20%
Riverland Community College
Public
1900 8th Ave NW
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0600
Enrollment: 4,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $5,522 Out-state tuition: $5,522 Minority enrollment: 31%
Academy College
Private for-profit
1600 W. 82nd Street, Suite 100
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 851-0066
Enrollment: 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Private-state tuition: $17,261 Minority enrollment: 69%
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Public
11200 Mississippi Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763) 433-1100
Enrollment: 10,430 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $5,004 Out-state tuition: $5,004 Minority enrollment: 39%
Century College
Public
3300 Century Ave N
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
(651) 770-3200
Enrollment: 11,026 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $5,359 Out-state tuition: $5,359 Minority enrollment: 50%
Dunwoody College of Technology
Dunwoody College of Technology Photo - Welding students in a Dunwoody classroom/workshop
Private not-for-profit
818 Dunwoody Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 374-5800
Enrollment: 1,514 student Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 99% Private-state tuition: $22,938 Minority enrollment: 31%
2101 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0800
Enrollment: 1,525 student Minority enrollment: 93%
Globe University-Minneapolis
Private, for profit
IDS Center, 80 South 8th Street, Suite 51
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 455-3000
Enrollment: 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Private-state tuition: $13,440 Minority enrollment: 70%
Hennepin Technical College
Public
9000 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(952) 995-1300
Enrollment: 5,992 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $174 Out-state tuition: $174 Minority enrollment: 52%
Herzing University-Minneapolis
Private not-for-profit
435 Ford Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(763) 535-3000
Enrollment: 1,209 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 94% Private-state tuition: $14,200 Minority enrollment: 56%
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
Enrollment: 4,988 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $5,272 Out-state tuition: $5,272 Minority enrollment: 45%
ITT Technical Institute-Eden Prairie
Private, for profit
7905 Golden Triangle Drive, Suite 100
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 914-5300
Enrollment: 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Acceptance rate: 91% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 17%
Leech Lake Tribal College
Public
6945 Littlewolf Road NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-4200
Enrollment: 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 80%
1501 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 659-6000
Enrollment: 9,199 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $5,350 Out-state tuition: $5,350 Minority enrollment: 67%
Minnesota North College
Public
1515 East 25th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 293-6950
Enrollment: 3,726 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
1250 Homer Rd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-2700
Enrollment: 2,597 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $5,617 Out-state tuition: $5,617 Minority enrollment: 22%
1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-1500
Enrollment: 6,556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 80% In-state tuition: $5,502 Out-state tuition: $5,502 Minority enrollment: 26%
900 hwy 34 e
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-7444
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 98%
1593 11th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(800) 658-2330
Enrollment: 4,653 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $5,660 Out-state tuition: $10,807 Minority enrollment: 27%
National American University-Rochester
Private for-profit
3906 East Frontage Road NW/Hwy 52
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 286-1650
Enrollment: 22 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Normandale Community College
Public
9700 France Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 358-8200
Enrollment: 13,957 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $5,709 Out-state tuition: $5,709 Minority enrollment: 54%
7411 85th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(763) 488-0391
Enrollment: 7,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $4,358 Out-state tuition: $4,358 Minority enrollment: 58%
1101 Hwy One East
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 793-2800
Enrollment: 3,275 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 86% In-state tuition: $6,051 Out-state tuition: $6,051 Minority enrollment: 23%
Northwest Technical College
Northwest Technical College Photo - Northwest Technical College's Campus
Public
905 Grant Avenue SE
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-6600
Enrollment: 1,297 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $5,490 Out-state tuition: $5,490 Minority enrollment: 30%
900 4th St SE
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-5100
Enrollment: 2,555 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $4,065 Out-state tuition: $7,741 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rasmussen College-Eagan
Public
3500 Federal Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 687-9000
Enrollment: 733 students
Rasmussen College-Mankato
Private, for profit
130 Saint Andrews Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 625-6556
Enrollment: 690 students
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
Private for-profit
226 Park Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-5600
Enrollment: 8,498 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Private-state tuition: $10,764 Minority enrollment: 56%
Red Lake Nation College
Public
15480 Migizi Drive
Red Lake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2860
Enrollment: 152 students Minority enrollment: 65%
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Community Colleges in Minnesota (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
15 S 9th Street, LaSalle Building
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 332-3361
Enrollment: 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Private-state tuition: $17,416 Minority enrollment: 47%
8089 Globe Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 332-8000
Enrollment: 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Private-state tuition: $14,040 Minority enrollment: 19%
300 North 1st Ave, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 351-0631
Enrollment: 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Private-state tuition: $16,560 Minority enrollment: 25%
1315 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 675-4700
Enrollment: 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Private-state tuition: $13,050 Minority enrollment: 50%
19 Exchange Street East
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 291-0177
Enrollment: 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Acceptance rate: 65% Private-state tuition: $25,210 Minority enrollment: 22%
3680 Pheasant Ridge Dr NE
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 225-8000
Enrollment: 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $14,040 Out-state tuition: $14,040 Minority enrollment: 22%
5910 Shingle Creek Pky
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 566-7777
Enrollment: 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $14,040 Out-state tuition: $14,040 Minority enrollment: 72%
11500 193rd Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 367-7000
Enrollment: 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 In-state tuition: $14,040 Out-state tuition: $14,040 Minority enrollment: 22%
1455 County Rd 101 North
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 476-2000
Enrollment: 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $14,040 Out-state tuition: $14,040 Minority enrollment: 21%
1401 W 76 St
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 861-2000
Enrollment: 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $14,040 Out-state tuition: $14,040 Minority enrollment: 25%
2521 Pennington Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 536-9500
Enrollment: 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $14,040 Out-state tuition: $14,040 Minority enrollment: 32%
1201 2nd Street South
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 257-2000
Enrollment: 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $14,040 Out-state tuition: $14,040 Minority enrollment: 12%
1345 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 905-3400
Enrollment: 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Private-state tuition: $13,140 Minority enrollment: 38%

Overview

This State (MN)
Total Faculty
171 staff
Number of Programs Offered
76

Student Body

Total Enrollment
2,858 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,050 students
# Part-Time Students
1,808 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
420 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
915 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
6%
% Hispanic
8%
% Black
15%
% White
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
% Two or more races
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
6%
Diversity Score
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$5,489
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,145
Private State Tuition Fees
$17,300
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,750
Acceptance Rate
94%
SAT Total Avg.
1,790
SAT Reading
625
SAT Math
600
SAT Writing
565
ACT Total Avg.
79
ACT Composite
24
ACT English
24
ACT Math
23
ACT Writing
8

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Minnesota?
There are 42 community colleges serving 156,756 students in Minnesota.
How much do community colleges cost in Minnesota?
The average tuition for community colleges in Minnesota is approximately $5,489 per year for in-state students and $6,145 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,300.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Minnesota?
The top-ranked community colleges in Minnesota include Alexandria Technical & Community College, Anoka Technical College, and Avalon School of Cosmetology.
What is community college acceptance rate in Minnesota?
The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 88% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Minnesota?
Community colleges in Minnesota have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Minnesota?
Community colleges in Minnesota have approximately 42% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black or Hispanic.

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