Best Hennepin County Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 community colleges serving 28,214 students in Hennepin County County, Minnesota.
The top ranked community colleges in Hennepin County, MN include Dunwoody College of Technology, Academy College and Herzing University-Minneapolis.
The average tuition is approximately $8,788 per year for in-state students and $8,788 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
Hennepin County, MN community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.

Top Ranked Hennepin County Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
Dunwoody College of Technology
Dunwoody College of Technology Photo - Welding students in a Dunwoody classroom/workshop
Public
818 Dunwoody Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 374-5800
| 1,281 students
Academy College
Private for-profit
1600 W. 82nd Street, Suite 100
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 851-0066
| 95 students
Herzing University-Minneapolis
Public
435 Ford Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(763) 535-3000
| 626 students
Institute of Production and Recording
Private for-profit
300 North 1st Ave, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 351-0631
| 133 students
Normandale Community College
Public
9700 France Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 358-8200
| 9,420 students
Globe University-Minneapolis
Private, for profit
IDS Center, 80 South 8th Street, Suite 51
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 455-3000
| 164 students
Hennepin Technical College
Public
9000 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(952) 995-1300
| 4,094 students
ITT Technical Institute-Eden Prairie
Private, for profit
7905 Golden Triangle Drive, Suite 100
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 914-5300
| 216 students
1501 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 659-6000
| 6,429 students
7411 85th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(763) 488-0391
| 5,756 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Hennepin County, MN

Community Colleges in Hennepin County, MN (Closed)

School
Location
Students
15 S 9th Street, LaSalle Building
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 332-3361
| 932 students
5910 Shingle Creek Pky
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 566-7777
| 109 students
1455 County Rd 101 North
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 476-2000
| 130 students
1401 W 76 St
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 861-2000
| 763 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Hennepin County, MN?
There are 10 community colleges serving 28,214 students in Hennepin County, MN.
How much do community colleges cost in Hennepin County, MN?
The average tuition is approximately $8,788 per year for in-state students and $8,788 for out-of-state students.
What is community college diversity score in Hennepin County, MN?
Hennepin County, MN community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Hennepin County, MN?
Community colleges in Hennepin County, MN are approximately 45% minority students (majority Black and Asian).

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