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Most Affordable Colleges in Minnesota

46 colleges in Minnesota ranked by lowest in-state tuition. Starting at $3,257/year.

Colleges: 46 | Lowest Tuition: $3,257 | Avg Tuition: $16,325

Most Affordable Public Colleges in Minnesota

#CollegeCityTuition (In-State)Earnings (10yr)
1Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegeCoon Rapids$5,682$48,342
2Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Cambridge CampusCambridge$5,682$48,342
3Lake Superior CollegeDuluth$5,785$46,449
4M State - Detroit Lakes CampusDetroit Lakes$5,825$45,591
5M State - Wadena CampusWadena$5,855$45,591
6Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeFergus Falls$5,908$45,591
7Hennepin Technical CollegeBrooklyn Park$5,940$49,460
8Minnesota North CollegeHibbing$6,022$45,570
9Minnesota North College - ItascaGrand Rapids$6,022$45,570
10Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range VirginiaVirginia$6,022$45,570
11Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range EvelethEveleth$6,022$45,570
12Minnesota North College - Rainy RiverInternational Falls$6,022$45,570
13Minnesota North College - VermilionEly$6,022$45,570
14M State - Moorhead CampusMoorhead$6,026$45,591
15Inver Hills Community CollegeInver Grove Heights$6,146$49,898
16South Central CollegeNorth Mankato$6,146$45,068
17South Central College-FaribaultFaribault$6,146$45,068
18Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMinneapolis$6,161$40,086
19Alexandria Technical & Community CollegeAlexandria$6,236$49,393
20Central Lakes College-BrainerdBrainerd$6,249$42,162
21Central Lakes College-Staples CampusStaples$6,249$42,162
22Northwest Technical CollegeBemidji$6,254$42,930
23Anoka Technical CollegeAnoka$6,267$47,746
24Riverland Community CollegeAustin$6,298$45,247
25Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeGranite Falls$6,491$45,285

Most Affordable Private Colleges in Minnesota

#CollegeCityTuition (In-State)Earnings (10yr)
1Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceRochester$3,257$79,652
2Walden UniversityMinneapolis$12,762$42,810
3Herzing University-MinneapolisSt. Louis Park$13,450$36,909
4Martin Luther CollegeNew Ulm$18,120$47,491
5Academy CollegeBloomington$18,680$48,300
6Concordia University-Saint PaulSaint Paul$25,600$59,871
7Concordia College at MoorheadMoorhead$31,170$59,317
8Bethany Lutheran CollegeMankato$31,360$46,110
9Bethel UniversitySaint Paul$44,226$63,764
10Augsburg UniversityMinneapolis$45,452$58,829
11Minneapolis College of Art and DesignMinneapolis$45,484$40,873
12Hamline UniversitySaint Paul$50,004$61,106
13Gustavus Adolphus CollegeSaint Peter$56,076$65,607
14Macalester CollegeSaint Paul$68,104$63,878
15Carleton CollegeNorthfield$68,892$75,525

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest college in Minnesota?

The most affordable college in Minnesota is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science with in-state tuition of $3,257.

How many affordable colleges are in Minnesota?

There are 46 colleges in Minnesota with published tuition data, sorted from cheapest to most expensive.

What is the average tuition in Minnesota?

The average in-state tuition across Minnesota colleges is $16,325 per year.

Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.