Rasmussen College-Minnesota

226 Park Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
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  • Rasmussen College is dedicated to serving our communities by recognizing the diverse needs of individuals. We encourage personal and professional development through respect, appreciation, and a commitment to general education as a foundation for life-long learning. As an institution of higher learning, the College is committed to preparing students to be active, productive and successful contributors to a global community.

School Highlights

Rasmussen College-Minnesota serves 3,971 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 37%.

Top Rankings

Rasmussen College-Minnesota ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Minnesota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 443 teachers has grown by 133% over five years.
Rasmussen College-Minnesota(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate'sAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty443 staff153 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Rasmussen College-Minnesota has declined by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 42:1 over five years.
The Rasmussen College-Minnesota diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,971 students2,525 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio9:117:1
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# Full-Time Students1,936 students1,109 students
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# Part-Time Students2,035 students1,416 students
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# Undergraduate Students1,904 students1,099 students
# Graduate Students32 students32 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
4%
6%
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% Hispanic
5%
7%
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% Black
17%
13%
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% White
49%
63%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Unknown races
21%
5%
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Diversity Score0.680.57
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,100$36,900
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $10,764 is less than the state average of $17,208. The private state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$10,764$17,208
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid82%84%
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Median Debt for Graduates$19,461$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,132$7,309
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Acceptance Rate88%78%
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Rasmussen College is a private, for profit, two-year degree granting College with campuses in Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Mankato, Minnetonka, St. Cloud and an Online Division. Rasmussen College was founded in 1900 by Walter Rasmussen. The College offers day, evening, and online classes and awards Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees as well as diplomas and certificates in a variety of career areas. Rasmussen College specializes in career-focused training designed to provide you with maximum job placement potential. A Rasmussen College education is personalized, technology-intensive, focused, and innovative. You can graduate in as little as 9-months or earn a two-year degree. Rasmussen College is a leader in career education for one reason – our people. Our success depends on hiring the right people; creative people who deliver exceptional student services, inspired classroom instruction, and innovative operational management. Rasmussen College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools (NCA).

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Rasmussen College-Minnesota is St Cloud Technical and Community College (2.7 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • St Cloud Technical and Community College
    Public
    4,134 students | 2.70 Mi1540 Northway Drive
    Saint Cloud, MN 56303
    (320) 308-5000     2.704,134
  • Anoka Technical College
    Public
    1,838 students | 44.70 Mi1355 Highway 10 West
    Anoka, MN 55303
    (763) 433-1100     44.701,838
  • Anoka-Ramsey Community College
    Public
    8,804 students | 49.00 Mi11200 Mississippi Blvd NW
    Coon Rapids, MN 55433
    (763) 433-1100     49.008,804
  • Hennepin Technical College
    Public
    4,625 students | 50.30 Mi9000 Brooklyn Blvd
    Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
    (952) 995-1300     50.304,625
  • Ridgewater College
    Ridgewater College Photo - Automated Systems Tech
    Public
    3,255 students | 50.60 Mi2101 15th Ave NW
    Willmar, MN 56201
    (800) 722-1151     50.603,255
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 3,971 students
  • Private-state tuition: $10,764
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
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For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,427 per year for in-state students and $6,082 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,208 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 85%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Saint Paul College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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