For the 2026 school year, there are 40 community colleges serving 156,971 students in Minnesota (31 public colleges and 9 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 Minnesota 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 (2026)
College
Location
Quick Facts
1601 Jefferson Streeet
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0221
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0221
Enrollment: 4,704 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $6,115 Out-state tuition: $6,115 Minority enrollment: 15%
Anoka Technical College
Public
1355 Highway 10 West
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-1100
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
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2344
Enrollment: 18 students Minority enrollment: 95%
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Private not-for-profit
700 Luther Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 344-7000
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%
501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-8000
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
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
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%
1900 8th Ave NW
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0600
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
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 851-0066
Enrollment: 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Private-state tuition: $17,261 Minority enrollment: 69%
11200 Mississippi Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763) 433-1100
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
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]( "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
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
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
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 455-3000
Enrollment: 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Private-state tuition: $13,440 Minority enrollment: 70%
9000 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(952) 995-1300
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
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%
2500 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 450-3000
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%
6945 Littlewolf Road NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-4200
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
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
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
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
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
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
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%