- Minnesota School of Business and Globe College have been providing specialized career training programs for more than 125 years. We have grown to be one of the most recognized and highly respected providers of private business, medical, and computer education in the Upper Midwest.
School Highlights
Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center served 109 students (53% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was more than the state average of 31%.
School Overview
Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
8 staff
153 staff

Student Body
Total Enrollment
109 students
2,500 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1

# Full-Time Students
58 students
1,076 students

# Part-Time Students
51 students
1,424 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
145 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
58 students
1,058 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
52 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
1%

% Asian
18%
7%

% Hispanic
5%
7%

% Black
20%
9%

% White
28%
69%

% Two or more races
2%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
23%
2%


Diversity Score
0.79
0.50

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
32%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.97%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$36,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$14,040
$6,223

Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,040
$6,839

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%

Median Debt for Graduates
$27,889
$13,775

Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$7,253

Acceptance Rate
98%
83%

SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The Minnesota School of Business was founded in 1877 by Professor Alexander R. Archibald who came from Dartmouth College. The school was among the first to teach students how to use the Stenotype machine, calculators, adding machines, and typewriters. In 1929, the school was sold to the Correll and Kamprath families and was relocated to 24 South Seventh Street. The school moved again in 1979 to the Chamber of Commerce Building at 11 South Fifth Street. ITT Educational Services, Inc. purchased the school in 1969. In 1988 Terry Myhre purchased the school from ITT and in 1993 relocated it to the current location in Richfield, MN. In 1989 the first branch campus was opened in Brooklyn Center. In 2002 the Plymouth branch campus was opened. Two new campus additions, St. Cloud and Shakopee were opened in 2004. The newest addition is the Rochester campus which opened in Fall of 2005. Minnesota School of Business/Globe College has seven campus locations - Brooklyn Center, Oakdale - Globe, Plymouth, Richfield, Rochester, Shakopee and St. Cloud. We offer flexible class scheduling to accommodate academic and individual needs. Classes are offered both day and evening for full-time and part-time students. Many classes are also offered online, providing students with an opportunity to participate in distance education. MSB offers a Masters degree, diplomas, Associate of Applied Science Degrees, and Bachelor of Science Degrees in many areas. The four main educational areas are business, health sciences, computer imaging, and information technology. In addition to the campuses mentioned, affiliates to the college include Globe College in Oakdale, MN, Minnesota School of Cosmetology in Oakdale, MN, Duluth Business University in Duluth, MN, Utah Career College, UT, Institute of Production and Recording in Minneapolis, Transportation Center for Excellence in Eagan, MN, New Horizons ? Benchmark Learning in Edina, MN, and Broadview Media in Edina, MN. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas, Associate in Applied Science degrees, and Bachelor of Science degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center cost?
Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center's tuition is approximately $14,040 for In-State students and $14,040 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center?
The acceptance rate of Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center is 98%, which is higher than the state average of 83%.
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