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2026 Nursing Schools in Minnesota

Browse 49 nursing schools in Minnesota. Compare programs, tuition, completion rates, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Top Minnesota Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit St. Louis Park, MN

Herzing University-Minneapolis in St. Louis Park, Minnesota is a private nonprofit institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. Graduates earn a median of $36,909 within ten years.

$13,450 In-State Tuition
748 Students
93% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Top Minnesota Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Northfield, MN

St Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota is a private nonprofit institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. Graduates earn a median of $65,543 within ten years.

$59,760 In-State Tuition
3,124 Students
84% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Top Minnesota Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Saint Bonifacius, MN

With a 23% acceptance rate, Crown College is a selective private nonprofit institution in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota. Graduates earn a median of $48,057 within ten years.

$31,410 In-State Tuition
1,846 Students
58% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Top Minnesota Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University provides nursing education from its campus in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $44,226.

$44,226 In-State Tuition
3,603 Students
75% Graduation Rate
9 Programs

Top Minnesota Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Mankato, MN

Bethany Lutheran College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Mankato, Minnesota with about 899 students. Graduates earn a median of $46,110 within ten years.

$31,360 In-State Tuition
899 Students
58% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Bemidji, MN

Bemidji State University is a public school in Bemidji, Minnesota offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $10,237.

$10,237 In-State Tuition
4,072 Students
52% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, For-Profit St. Cloud, MN

Rasmussen University-Minnesota provides nursing education from its campus in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The school reports a 53% graduation rate.

$11,490 In-State Tuition
9,416 Students
53% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Saint Paul, MN

A private nonprofit institution, St Catherine University serves students in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $51,454.

$51,454 In-State Tuition
3,651 Students
64% Graduation Rate
14 Programs

Public Alexandria, MN

Alexandria Technical & Community College is a public school in Alexandria, Minnesota offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $6,236.

$6,236 In-State Tuition
3,281 Students
61% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Brainerd, MN

Central Lakes College-Brainerd is a public institution in Brainerd, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $6,249.

$6,249 In-State Tuition
4,981 Students
47% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Saint Paul, MN

Metropolitan State University is a public school in Saint Paul, Minnesota offering nursing education. The school reports a 36% graduation rate.

$9,840 In-State Tuition
6,660 Students
36% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Public Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University is a public school in Saint Cloud, Minnesota offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 95%.

$10,245 In-State Tuition
10,732 Students
46% Graduation Rate
4 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Moorhead, MN

Concordia College at Moorhead is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Moorhead, Minnesota with about 1,935 students. The school reports a 71% graduation rate.

$31,170 In-State Tuition
1,935 Students
71% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Duluth, MN

The College of Saint Scholastica is a private nonprofit school in Duluth, Minnesota offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $65,934 within ten years.

$41,778 In-State Tuition
2,930 Students
65% Graduation Rate
12 Programs

Public Austin, MN

Riverland Community College is a public institution in Austin, Minnesota. Graduates earn a median of $45,247 within ten years.

$6,298 In-State Tuition
3,959 Students
50% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Coon Rapids, MN

With annual in-state tuition at $5,682, Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids, Minnesota is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 8,486 students.

$5,682 In-State Tuition
8,486 Students
23% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Winona, MN

A public institution, Winona State University serves students in Winona, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $10,576.

$10,576 In-State Tuition
6,045 Students
61% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Saint Peter, MN

Gustavus Adolphus College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Saint Peter, Minnesota with about 1,906 students. Graduates earn a median of $65,607 within ten years.

$56,076 In-State Tuition
1,906 Students
76% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Thief River Falls, MN

Based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Northland Community and Technical College is a public institution. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.

$6,289 In-State Tuition
2,631 Students
44% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Willmar, MN

Based in Willmar, Minnesota, Ridgewater College is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $6,121.

$6,121 In-State Tuition
3,148 Students
45% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Cloquet, MN

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is a smaller public institution in Cloquet, Minnesota with about 1,789 students. Annual in-state tuition is $6,006.

$6,006 In-State Tuition
1,789 Students
26% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Rochester, MN

Rochester Community and Technical College provides nursing education from its campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $6,389.

$6,389 In-State Tuition
5,205 Students
25% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Moorhead, MN

A public institution, Minnesota State University Moorhead serves students in Moorhead, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $10,428.

$10,428 In-State Tuition
4,386 Students
55% Graduation Rate
5 Programs

Public Bloomington, MN

Normandale Community College is a public institution in Bloomington, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $6,329.

$6,329 In-State Tuition
11,026 Students
19% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Hibbing, MN

Minnesota North College is a public school in Hibbing, Minnesota offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $45,570 within ten years.

$6,022 In-State Tuition
3,174 Students
39% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1 Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park, MN $13,450 93.3% 1
2 St Olaf College Northfield, MN $59,760 84.2% 1
3 Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN $31,410 57.5% 1
4 Bethel University Saint Paul, MN $44,226 75% 9
5 Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN $31,360 58% 1
6 Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN $10,237 51.6% 1
7 Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN $11,490 53.5% 10
8 St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN $51,454 64.5% 14
9 Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN $6,236 60.9% 1
10 Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd, MN $6,249 47.2% 1
11 Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN $9,840 35.5% 10
12 Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN $10,245 45.5% 4
13 Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN $31,170 70.7% 1
14 The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN $41,778 65% 12
15 Riverland Community College Austin, MN $6,298 50.2% 1
16 Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids, MN $5,682 22.8% 1
17 Winona State University Winona, MN $10,576 60.7% 10
18 Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN $56,076 75.8% 1
19 Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls, MN $6,289 43.6% 1
20 Ridgewater College Willmar, MN $6,121 45% 1
21 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Cloquet, MN $6,006 25.7% 1
22 Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester, MN $6,389 25.2% 1
23 Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN $10,428 55.1% 5
24 Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN $6,329 18.7% 1
25 Minnesota North College Hibbing, MN $6,022 38.7% 1

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.

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