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2026 Nursing Schools in Minnesota Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Minnesota, ranked by the allnurses School Score — a 100-point composite of 12 federal-data indicators including NCLEX pass rate, graduation rate, affordability, and student outcomes.

#1

A 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.

#2

A 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.

#3

A- 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.

#4

A- Saint Paul, MN

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

#5

A- 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.

#6

A- Bemidji, MN

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

#7

B+ St. Cloud, MN

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

#8

B+ Saint Paul, MN

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

#9

B+ Alexandria, MN

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

#10
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B+ Brainerd, MN

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

#11

B+ Saint Paul, MN

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

#12

B+ Saint Cloud, MN

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

#13

B+ 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.

#14

B+ 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.

#15

B+ Austin, MN

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

#16
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B+ 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.

#17

B+ Winona, MN

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

#18

B+ 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.

#19

B+ 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.

#20
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B+ Willmar, MN

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

#21

B+ 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.

#23

B Moorhead, MN

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

#24

B Bloomington, MN

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

#25

B 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.

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