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Explore the top 25 accredited nursing schools in Minnesota, ranked from 49 programs using the allnurses School Score — a 100-point index built from 12 federal IPEDS & College Scorecard metrics, including NCLEX pass rates, graduation rates, net cost, and post-graduation earnings.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
IPEDS /
College Scorecard / Editorial Team
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.
Offering BSN Program
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.
Offering BSN Program
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.
Offering BSN Program
Bethel University provides nursing education from its campus in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $44,226.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
Offering BSN Program
Bemidji State University is a public school in Bemidji, Minnesota offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $10,237.
Offering BSN Program
Rasmussen University-Minnesota provides nursing education from its campus in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The school reports a 53% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN
A private nonprofit institution, St Catherine University serves students in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $51,454.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Alexandria Technical & Community College is a public school in Alexandria, Minnesota offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $6,236.
Offering ADN Program
Central Lakes College-Brainerd is a public institution in Brainerd, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $6,249.
Offering ADN Program
Metropolitan State University is a public school in Saint Paul, Minnesota offering nursing education. The school reports a 36% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Saint Cloud State University is a public school in Saint Cloud, Minnesota offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 95%.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
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.
Offering BSN Program
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.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Riverland Community College is a public institution in Austin, Minnesota. Graduates earn a median of $45,247 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
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.
Offering ADN Program
A public institution, Winona State University serves students in Winona, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $10,576.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
Offering BSN Program
Based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Northland Community and Technical College is a public institution. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
Based in Willmar, Minnesota, Ridgewater College is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $6,121.
Offering ADN Program
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.
Offering ADN Program
Rochester Community and Technical College provides nursing education from its campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $6,389.
Offering ADN Program
A public institution, Minnesota State University Moorhead serves students in Moorhead, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $10,428.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Normandale Community College is a public institution in Bloomington, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $6,329.
Offering ADN Program
Minnesota North College is a public school in Hibbing, Minnesota offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $45,570 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
