Four-Year Colleges and Universities in Minnesota

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Academy College (Bloomington, MN): Private professional training college
Augsburg University (Minneapolis, MN): Private Christian liberal arts university
Bemidji State University (Bemidji, MN): Public multipurpose university

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Bethany Global University (Bloomington, MN): Private Christian missionary university
Bethany Lutheran College (Mankato, MN): Private Christian undergraduate liberal arts college
Bethel University (St. Paul, MN): Private Baptist comprehensive liberal arts university

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Capella University (Minneapolis, MN): Private proprietary comprehensive online university
Carleton College (Northfield, MN): Private liberal arts college
College of Saint Benedict (St. Joseph, MN): Private Catholic liberal arts college, close coordinate partnership with Saint John's College

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Concordia College—Moorhead (Moorhead, MN): Private Lutheran liberal arts college
Concordia University—St. Paul (St. Paul, MN): Private Lutheran liberal arts university
Crown College (St. Bonifacius, MN): Private Christian missionary professional college
Gustavus Adolphus College (St. Peter, MN): Private Lutheran undergraduate liberal arts college
Hamline University (St. Paul, MN): Private Methodist comprehensive liberal arts university
Macalester College (St. Paul, MN): Private Presbyterian undergraduate liberal arts and sciences college
Martin Luther College (New Ulm, MN): Private Lutheran liberal arts college
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science (Rochester, MN): Private specialized health sciences institutions

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Metropolitan State University (St. Paul, MN): Public university primarily serving working adults
Minneapolis College of Art and Design (Minneapolis, MN): Private specialized art college
Minnesota State University—Mankato (Mankato, MN): Public comprehensive university
Minnesota State University—Moorhead (Moorhead, MN): Public comprehensive university
North Central University (Minneapolis, MN): Private Christian comprehensive university
Northwestern Health Sciences University (Bloomington, MN): Private specialized health sciences university
Oak Hills Christian College (Bemidji, MN): Private religious education college
Rasmussen University—Mankato (Mankato, MN): Public online programs–focused college
Rasmussen University—St. Cloud (St. Cloud, MN): Public online programs–focused college
Saint John's University (Collegeville, MN): Private Catholic liberal arts university, close coordinate partnership with College of Saint Benedict

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Southwest Minnesota State University (Marshall, MN): Public liberal arts and professional studies university
St. Catherine University (St. Paul, MN): Private Catholic comprehensive liberal arts university for women

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St. Cloud State University (St. Cloud, MN): Public comprehensive university
St. Mary's University of Minnesota (Winona, MN): Private Catholic liberal arts university
St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN): Private Lutheran undergraduate liberal arts college
The College of St. Scholastica (Duluth, MN): Private Catholic liberal arts college
University of Minnesota Crookston (Crookston, MN): Public comprehensive research university
University of Minnesota Duluth (Duluth, MN): Public comprehensive research university
University of Minnesota Morris (Morris, MN): Public comprehensive research university
University of Minnesota Rochester (Rochester, MN): Public comprehensive research university

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University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN): Public comprehensive research university
University of Northwestern—St. Paul (St. Paul, MN): Private Christian undergraduate liberal arts university
University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN): Private Catholic liberal arts university
Winona State University (Winona, MN): Public comprehensive university

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Are you thinking about attending college in the North Star State? You can check out all the four-year colleges and universities in Minnesota right here.

Minnesota provides students with a blend of academic excellence, vibrant campus life, and a welcoming Midwestern atmosphere. College towns like Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Northfield offer a balance of urban attractions and small-town charm, with a rich arts scene, unique dining options, and seasonal festivals. Minnesota’s natural beauty—from its famous lakes to expansive forests—offers students a range of outdoor activities year-round, including hiking, fishing, and winter sports. The friendly communities and emphasis on social responsibility foster a supportive college environment. With a high quality of life, accessible opportunities, and strong academics, Minnesota provides a fulfilling college experience in the heart of the Midwest.

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