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53 Colleges
$64,069 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$28,177 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 14,912 students received a nursing degree from a college in Minnesota, making it rank #7 in terms of graduations. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $16,017 per year to get their degree at a college in Minnesota, while out of state students will pay an average of $16,934 per year.

An estimated 46% of college students in Minnesota take out loans, with the average loan amount being $7,044 per year.

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#3

Rasmussen University - Minnesota

St. Cloud, Minnesota
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$11,750 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
84% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Rasmussen University - Minnesota is 3,927, of which 3,851 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,770 are full-time. For undergraduates at Rasmussen University - Minnesota, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

84% of Rasmussen University - Minnesota students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,989 a year.

Students who graduate from Rasmussen University - Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,436 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#4

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$25,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
70% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Concordia University, Saint Paul is 5,585, of which 3,578 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,393 are full-time. It takes the average Concordia University, Saint Paul undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 70% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,640 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $50,646 during the early-career years.

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#5

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$16,488 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

There are 52,017 students at UMN Twin Cities in total, 36,061 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 28,989 are full-time. UMN Twin Cities has a freshman retention rate of 90%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

40% of UMN Twin Cities students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,722 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $57,984 during the early-career years.

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#6

The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$40,454 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,712 students at St. Scholastica in total, 2,244 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,934 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Roughly 57% of students at St. Scholastica take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $10,263 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $62,332 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$9,490 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,938 undergraduates at Minnesota State Mankato, of which 10,526 are full-time, and there are 14,761 students altogether. It takes the average Minnesota State Mankato undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

56% of Minnesota State Mankato students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,511 a year.

Students who graduate from Minnesota State Mankato with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $50,098 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#8

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,588 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,983 undergraduates at St. Kate’s, of which 1,898 are full-time, and there are 4,277 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at St. Kate’s is 4.3 years.

Roughly 57% of students at St. Kate’s take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,857 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from St. Kate’s is $52,795.

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#9

Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$10,498 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
61% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Winona State University is 7,106, of which 6,391 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,472 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 61% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,684 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $51,288 during the early-career years.

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#10

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$9,780 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
23% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Metropolitan State University is 7,552, of which 6,649 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,882 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 23% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,941 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Metro State is $54,828.

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#11

Bemidji State University

Bemidji, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$10,114 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bemidji State University is 4,577, of which 4,165 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,753 are full-time. For undergraduates at Bemidji State University, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Roughly 57% of students at Bemidji State University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,602 a year.

Students who graduate from Bemidji State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,469 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#12

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$5,682 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,065 full-time undergraduates at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus, and 8,482 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

24% of Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,952 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,217 during the early-career years.

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#13

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$42,930 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
61% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bethel University Minnesota is 3,814, of which 2,722 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,313 are full-time. For undergraduates at Bethel University Minnesota, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

Approximately 61% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $10,464 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $55,145 during the early-career years.

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#14

Lake Superior College

Duluth, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$5,785 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Lake Superior College is 4,762, which includes 1,630 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

33% of LSC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,322 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,681 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$6,359 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,115 students at Rochester Community and Technical College in total, 2,042 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 29% of students at Rochester Community and Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,846 a year.

Students who graduate from Rochester Community and Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,814 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#16

Century College

White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$6,182 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
21% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Century College is 8,203, which includes 3,280 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

21% of Century College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,228 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,959 during the early-career years.

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#17

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$10,117 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,187 undergraduates at St. Cloud State University, of which 5,959 are full-time, and there are 11,841 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

45% of St. Cloud State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,170 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,215 during the early-career years.

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#18

Herzing University - Minneapolis

St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,420 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
75% Freshmen Loans

There are 620 undergraduates at Herzing University - Minneapolis, of which 305 are full-time, and there are 626 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

75% of Herzing University - Minneapolis students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,669 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,295 during the early-career years.

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#19

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$43,942 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
80% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,512 undergraduates at Augsburg, of which 2,202 are full-time, and there are 3,346 students altogether. It takes the average Augsburg undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 80% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,208 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $48,616 during the early-career years.

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#20

Ridgewater College

Willmar, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$6,109 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
34% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Ridgewater College is 3,176, which includes 1,752 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 34% of students at Ridgewater College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,337 a year. Ridgewater College has a 0.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Ridgewater College is $40,862.

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Public Public vs. Private
$6,128 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,429 students at Minneapolis Community and Technical College in total, 2,193 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 13% of students at Minneapolis Community and Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,893 a year.

Students who graduate from Minneapolis Community and Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,872 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#22

Inver Hills Community College

Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$6,007 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,071 students at IHCC in total, 1,515 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 18% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,032 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,586 during the early-career years.

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Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$43,160 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,329 undergraduates at SMU MN, of which 1,052 are full-time, and there are 5,152 students altogether. For undergraduates at SMU MN, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

58% of SMU MN students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,101 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $54,549 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$10,336 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
62% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,445 undergraduates at MSU Moorhead, of which 3,529 are full-time, and there are 5,547 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at MSU Moorhead is 4.4 years.

62% of MSU Moorhead students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,879 a year.

Students who graduate from MSU Moorhead with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,873 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#24

Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, Minnesota
Public Public vs. Private
$10,304 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
59% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,259 students at Southwest Minnesota State University in total, 6,846 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,610 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Southwest Minnesota State University is 4.4 years.

Roughly 59% of students at Southwest Minnesota State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,616 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Southwest Minnesota State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,282 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Other Minnesota Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Normandale Community College 79
27 Northwest Technical College 77
28 Minnesota State Community and Technical College 76
28 University of Northwestern - St Paul 76
30 Central Lakes College - Brainerd 75
31 North Hennepin Community College 72
32 Northland Community and Technical College 65
33 South Central College 55
34 St Cloud Technical and Community College 50
35 Hibbing Community College 49
36 College of Saint Benedict 46
37 Minnesota West Community and Technical College 45
37 Mayo Clinic School of Medicine 45
39 Concordia College at Moorhead 31
40 Riverland Community College 30
40 Gustavus Adolphus College 30
42 Pine Technical & Community College 27
43 St Olaf College 24
44 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College 22
45 Hennepin Technical College 21
46 Alexandria Technical & Community College 17
47 Crown College 8
48 Saint Johns University 6
49 Bethany Lutheran College 3
50 Saint Paul College 1
51 Dakota County Technical College 0
51 University of Minnesota - Duluth 0
51 Minnesota State College Southeast 0

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