If you’re looking for a great school where you can get a quality education, you may want to consider one of the many colleges and universities in Minnesota. The state is home to several institutions of higher learning, 38 of which are ranked in College Factual’s 2020 analysis.
Best Colleges in Minnesota
Carleton College
Located in Northfield in what is generally considered a small town setting, Carleton is ranked #1 in the state of Minnesota. Carleton supports roughly 2,200 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.
Learn more about Carleton College.
St Olaf College
Located in Northfield in what is generally considered a small town setting, St. Olaf is ranked #2 in the state of Minnesota. St. Olaf supports roughly 3,100 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
Learn more about St Olaf College.
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Located in Minneapolis in what is generally considered a city setting, UMN Twin Cities is ranked #3 in the state of Minnesota. UMN Twin Cities supports roughly 45,800 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
Learn more about University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
Macalester College
Located in Saint Paul in what is generally considered a city setting, Macalester is ranked #4 in the state of Minnesota. Macalester supports roughly 2,200 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.
Learn more about Macalester College.
Gustavus Adolphus College
Located in Saint Peter in what is generally considered a small town setting, Gustavus Adolphus is ranked #5 in the state of Minnesota. Gustavus Adolphus supports roughly 2,300 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.
Learn more about Gustavus Adolphus College.
University of St Thomas Minnesota
Located in Saint Paul in what is generally considered a city setting, UST MN is ranked #6 in the state of Minnesota. UST MN supports roughly 6,400 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.
Learn more about University of St Thomas Minnesota.
College of Saint Benedict
Located in Saint Joseph in what is generally considered a suburban setting, CSB is ranked #7 in the state of Minnesota. CSB supports roughly 2,000 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
Learn more about College of Saint Benedict.
Saint Johns University
Located in Collegeville in what is generally considered a rural setting, SJU is ranked #8 in the state of Minnesota. SJU supports roughly 1,800 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
Learn more about Saint Johns University.
Concordia College at Moorhead
Located in Moorhead in what is generally considered a suburban setting, Concordia College Moorhead is ranked #9 in the state of Minnesota. Concordia College Moorhead supports roughly 2,100 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.
Learn more about Concordia College at Moorhead.
Bethel University Minnesota
Located in Saint Paul in what is generally considered a suburban setting, Bethel University Minnesota is ranked #10 in the state of Minnesota. Bethel University Minnesota supports roughly 3,000 students each year.
The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.
Learn more about Bethel University Minnesota.
