The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is approximately 89% per year (2024-25).
The most selective college in Minnesota is currently Bethany Lutheran College, with an acceptance rate of 61%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 61%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 89%
Most Selective Community Colleges in Minnesota (2024-25)
College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Bethany Lutheran College![Bethany Lutheran College Photo - Bethany is part a member of the NCAA - Division III. Bethany Lutheran College Photo - Bethany is part a member of the NCAA - Division III.]()

Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 61%
700 Luther Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 344-7000
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 344-7000
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
111 South Broadway, Suite 300
Rochester, MN 55904
(877) 280-4699
Rochester, MN 55904
(877) 280-4699
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-1500
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-1500
Rank: #44.
ITT Technical Institute-Eden Prairie
Private, for profit
Acceptance Rate: 91%
7905 Golden Triangle Drive, Suite 100
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 914-5300
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 914-5300
Rank: #55.
Herzing University-Minneapolis
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 94%
435 Ford Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(763) 535-3000
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(763) 535-3000
Rank: #66.
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
Acceptance Rate: 99%
818 Dunwoody Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 374-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 374-5800
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
1601 Jefferson Streeet
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0221
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0221
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
9000 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(952) 995-1300
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(952) 995-1300
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Saint Paul College![Saint Paul College Photo - Another snowy day at Saint Paul College as we prepare for spring semester to start! Saint Paul College Photo - Another snowy day at Saint Paul College as we prepare for spring semester to start!]()

Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
235 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 846-1600
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 846-1600
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minnesota average community college acceptance rate?
The Minnesota average community college acceptance rate is 89% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective community college in Minnesota?
The most selective community college in Minnesota include Bethany Lutheran College, University of Minnesota-Rochester and Minnesota State Community and Technical College.
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