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Best Minnesota Community Colleges (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 48 community colleges serving 118,193 students in Minnesota (36 public colleges and 12 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Minnesota is approximately $5,482 per year for in-state students and $6,138 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,208 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Alexandria Technical & Community College, Bethany Lutheran College, and Itasca Community College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 89% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 89%, with the majority being Asian or Black and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(MN) School Average
American Indian
5%
Asian
12%
Hispanic
1%
Black
9%
White
11%
Hawaiian
54%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
4%
Minnesota All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Minnesota Community Colleges (2024-25)

College
Location
Students
1601 Jefferson Streeet
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0221
| 4,228 students
Bethany Lutheran College
Bethany Lutheran College Photo - Bethany is part a member of the NCAA - Division III.
Private not-for-profit
700 Luther Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 344-7000
| 798 students
Itasca Community College
Public
1851 East Highway 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-2300
| 1,058 students
Mesabi Range College
Public
1001 Chestnut Street West
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-3095
| 926 students
Rainy River Community College
Public
1501 Highway 71
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 285-7722
| 173 students
Saint Paul College
Saint Paul College Photo - Another snowy day at Saint Paul College as we prepare for spring semester to start!
Public
235 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 846-1600
| 8,365 students
Vermilion Community College
Vermilion Community College Photo - Students are taking in a project and working outdoors in the natural environment.
Public
1900 East Camp Street
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 235-2100
| 554 students
Academy College
Private for-profit
1600 W. 82nd Street, Suite 100
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 851-0066
| 85 students
Anoka Technical College
Public
1355 Highway 10 West
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-1100
| 1,690 students
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Public
11200 Mississippi Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763) 433-1100
| 7,951 students
Avalon School of Cosmetology
Private for-profit
1428 N McMillan St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2344
| 18 students
Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Central Lakes College-Brainerd Photo
Public
501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-8000
| 4,448 students
Century College
Public
3300 Century Ave N
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
(651) 770-3200
| 7,678 students
1300 145th Street East
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8301
| 2,451 students
Dunwoody College of Technology
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
| 1,382 students
2101 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0800
| 1,525 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
| 4,083 students
Herzing University-Minneapolis
Private not-for-profit
435 Ford Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(763) 535-3000
| 759 students
Institute of Production and Recording
Private for-profit
300 North 1st Ave, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 351-0631
| 133 students
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Hills Community College Photo - Inver Hills Commencement Spring 2018
Public
2500 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 450-3000
| 3,729 students
ITT Technical Institute-Eden Prairie
Private, for profit
7905 Golden Triangle Drive, Suite 100
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 914-5300
| 216 students
Lake Superior College
Public
2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(800) 432-2884
| 4,373 students
Leech Lake Tribal College
Public
6945 Littlewolf Road NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-4200
| 156 students
1100 Industrial Park Drive
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 744-7506
| 1,373 students
1501 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 659-6000
| 5,973 students
Minnesota North College
Public
1515 East 25th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-7200
| 859 students
1250 Homer Rd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-2700
| 1,838 students
1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-1500
| 5,360 students
900 hwy 34 e
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-7444
| 0 students
1593 11th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(800) 658-2330
| 3,347 students
National American University-Rochester
Private for-profit
3906 East Frontage Road NW/Hwy 52
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 286-1650
| 22 students
Normandale Community College
Public
9700 France Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 358-8200
| 8,842 students
7411 85th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(763) 488-0391
| 5,173 students
1101 Hwy One East
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 793-2800
| 2,716 students
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Community Colleges in Minnesota (Closed)

School
Location
Students
15 S 9th Street, LaSalle Building
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 332-3361
| 932 students
8089 Globe Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 332-8000
| 776 students
1315 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 675-4700
| 491 students
19 Exchange Street East
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 291-0177
| 518 students
3680 Pheasant Ridge Dr NE
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 225-8000
| 239 students
5910 Shingle Creek Pky
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 566-7777
| 109 students
11500 193rd Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 367-7000
| 236 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
2521 Pennington Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 536-9500
| 183 students
1201 2nd Street South
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 257-2000
| 218 students
1345 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 905-3400
| 150 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Minnesota?
There are 48 community colleges serving 118,193 students in Minnesota.
How much do community colleges cost in Minnesota?
The average tuition for community colleges in Minnesota is approximately $5,482 per year for in-state students and $6,138 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,208.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Minnesota?
The top-ranked community colleges in Minnesota include Alexandria Technical & Community College, Bethany Lutheran College, and Itasca Community College.
What is community college acceptance rate in Minnesota?
The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 89% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Minnesota?
Community colleges in Minnesota have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Minnesota?
Community colleges in Minnesota have approximately 89% minority enrollment, with the majority being Asian or Black.

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