Lens covers 16 four-year colleges in Minnesota, 7 public and 9 private. They range from Hamline University (1,776 undergraduates) to University of Minnesota–Twin Cities (31,855). Acceptance rates run from 20% to 95%, and 13 of the 16 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 16 four-year colleges in Minnesota
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg University | Minneapolis | 2,494 | 82% | $45,452 |
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji | 3,139 | 56% | $10,237 |
| Carleton College | Northfield | 2,086 | 20% | $68,892 |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | Moorhead | 1,829 | 63% | $31,170 |
| Concordia University–Saint Paul | Saint Paul | 3,018 | 79% | $25,600 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Peter | 1,878 | 61% | $56,076 |
| Hamline University | Saint Paul | 1,776 | 88% | $50,004 |
| Macalester College | Saint Paul | 2,131 | 29% | $68,104 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Moorhead | 3,072 | 59% | $10,428 |
| Minnesota State University–Mankato | Mankato | 11,703 | 88% | $9,572 in-state · $18,942 out-of-state |
| Saint Cloud State University | Saint Cloud | 5,088 | 95% | $10,245 |
| St Olaf College | Northfield | 3,093 | 48% | $59,760 |
| University of Minnesota–Duluth | Duluth | 7,336 | 89% | $14,610 in-state · $20,130 out-of-state |
| University of Minnesota–Twin Cities | Minneapolis | 31,855 | 80% | $17,214 in-state · $38,362 out-of-state |
| University of St Thomas | Saint Paul | 6,245 | 85% | $54,398 |
| Winona State University | Winona | 5,144 | 75% | $10,576 in-state · $17,308 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Minnesota admit at least half of applicants? 13 of the 16: Augsburg University, Bemidji State University, Concordia College at Moorhead, Concordia University–Saint Paul, Gustavus Adolphus College, Hamline University, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Minnesota State University–Mankato, Saint Cloud State University, University of Minnesota–Duluth, University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, University of St Thomas and 1 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Minnesota? University of Minnesota–Twin Cities is the largest, with 31,855 undergraduates, and Hamline University is the smallest, with 1,776 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Minnesota are public? 7 of the 16 are public and 9 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.