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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.

Public Pine City, MN

With annual in-state tuition at $4,738, Pine Technical & Community College in Pine City, Minnesota is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,794 students.

$4,738 In-State Tuition
1,794 Students
35% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Duluth, MN

With annual in-state tuition at $5,785, Lake Superior College in Duluth, Minnesota is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $46,449 within ten years.

$5,785 In-State Tuition
4,074 Students
36% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public White Bear Lake, MN

Century College provides nursing education from its campus in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Graduates earn a median of $46,424 within ten years.

$6,214 In-State Tuition
8,726 Students
21% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Minneapolis, MN

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a public institution with a 85% graduation rate and over 56,666 students. Annual in-state tuition is $17,214.

$17,214 In-State Tuition
56,666 Students
85% Graduation Rate
12 Programs
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Public North Mankato, MN

South Central College provides nursing education from its campus in North Mankato, Minnesota. The school reports a 27% graduation rate.

$6,146 In-State Tuition
2,731 Students
27% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Bemidji, MN

Northwest Technical College is a smaller public institution in Bemidji, Minnesota with about 978 students. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

$6,254 In-State Tuition
978 Students
42% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Community and Technical College provides nursing education from its campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Total enrollment is about 6,733 students.

$6,161 In-State Tuition
6,733 Students
15% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Brooklyn Park, MN

With annual in-state tuition at $5,061, North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 14% graduation rate.

$5,061 In-State Tuition
5,563 Students
14% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Inver Grove Heights, MN

A public institution, Inver Hills Community College serves students in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. The school reports a 18% graduation rate.

$6,146 In-State Tuition
3,804 Students
18% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Saint Paul, MN

Concordia University-Saint Paul is a private nonprofit school in Saint Paul, Minnesota offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $25,600.

$25,600 In-State Tuition
6,003 Students
55% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Collegeville, Minnesota with about 1,572 students. Annual in-state tuition is $55,816.

$55,816 In-State Tuition
1,572 Students
76% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public institution in Mankato, Minnesota. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$9,572 In-State Tuition
15,271 Students
53% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Minneapolis, MN

Augsburg University provides nursing education from its campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school reports a 54% graduation rate.

$45,452 In-State Tuition
3,249 Students
54% Graduation Rate
9 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Winona, MN

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota provides nursing education from its campus in Winona, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $45,080.

$45,080 In-State Tuition
4,505 Students
67% Graduation Rate
6 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Saint Joseph, MN

College of Saint Benedict is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Saint Joseph, Minnesota with about 1,429 students. The school reports a 81% graduation rate.

$55,756 In-State Tuition
1,429 Students
81% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Marshall, MN

Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution in Marshall, Minnesota. Graduates earn a median of $51,342 within ten years.

$10,361 In-State Tuition
8,214 Students
42% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Saint Paul, MN

University of Northwestern-St Paul is a private nonprofit school in Saint Paul, Minnesota offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $37,920.

$37,920 In-State Tuition
3,234 Students
69% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Fergus Falls, MN

With annual in-state tuition at $5,908, Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Fergus Falls, Minnesota is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.

$5,908 In-State Tuition
5,645 Students
44% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Saint Cloud, MN

Based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 4,030 students.

$6,124 In-State Tuition
4,030 Students
38% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Granite Falls, MN

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a public institution in Granite Falls, Minnesota. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

$6,491 In-State Tuition
3,695 Students
42% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Winona, MN

Minnesota State College Southeast is a public school in Winona, Minnesota offering nursing education. The school reports a 43% graduation rate.

$6,432 In-State Tuition
2,331 Students
43% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, For-Profit Minneapolis, MN

One of the larger institutions in the state, Capella University is a private for-profit school in Minneapolis, Minnesota with over 47,761 students. Annual in-state tuition is $14,400.

$14,400 In-State Tuition
47,761 Students
9 Programs
M

Private, Non-Profit Rochester, MN

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Rochester, Minnesota with about 1,439 students. The acceptance rate is 39%.

$3,257 In-State Tuition
1,439 Students
5 Programs

Private, For-Profit Minneapolis, MN

One of the larger institutions in the state, Walden University is a private for-profit school in Minneapolis, Minnesota with over 49,441 students. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$12,762 In-State Tuition
49,441 Students
9 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
26 Pine Technical & Community College Pine City, MN $4,738 34.9% 1
27 Lake Superior College Duluth, MN $5,785 36% 1
28 Century College White Bear Lake, MN $6,214 21% 1
29 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN $17,214 84.6% 12
30 South Central College North Mankato, MN $6,146 27.4% 1
31 Northwest Technical College Bemidji, MN $6,254 42.1% 1
32 Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN $6,161 15.1% 1
33 North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN $5,061 14.3% 1
34 Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights, MN $6,146 18.3% 1
35 Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN $25,600 55% 1
36 Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN $55,816 75.7% 1
37 Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN $9,572 53.3% 10
38 Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN $45,452 54.1% 9
39 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN $45,080 66.6% 6
40 College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN $55,756 80.7% 1
41 Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN $10,361 42.1% 1
42 University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN $37,920 69.3% 1
43 Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN $5,908 44.1% 1
44 St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud, MN $6,124 37.6% 1
45 Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls, MN $6,491 41.6% 1
46 Minnesota State College Southeast Winona, MN $6,432 42.5% 1
47 Capella University Minneapolis, MN $14,400 — 9
48 Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Rochester, MN $3,257 — 5
49 Walden University Minneapolis, MN $12,762 — 9

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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