Minneapolis Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Minneapolis Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Minneapolis, Minnesota

There are at least 13 colleges in Minneapolis, listed and described below. These schools represent 66,938 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 54,256 full-time students, and a reported 7,960 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Minneapolis; see particularly St. Paul colleges.

The largest schools here include University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis Community and Technical College and Augsburg College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Minnesota Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

Minneapolis is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Minneapolis.
Housing and buildings in Minneapolis tend to be older than other areas.
A lot of people walk and bicycle in Minneapolis.

Featured Colleges in Minneapolis (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

The Art Institutes
Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

Programs: Architecture And Planning, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Drama And Performing Arts, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
Degrees/Course Work: Advanced Diploma, Associate, Bachelor, Bachelor , Certificate, Certificate , Diploma

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Anthem College
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Anthem College has 24 campus locations nationwide as well as the flexibility of online program options.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

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Minneapolis Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

American Indian OIC
1845 E. Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404-2221

Programs: nursing assistant, small business operations, administrative assistant, receptionist, community organization, medical office assistant, finance.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 51 students, 53 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Aveda Institute Minneapolis
400 Central Ave SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414

Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, massage therapy.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 483 students, 616 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Miami Ad School-Minneapolis
25 North 4th Street , Suite 201
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

Programs: advertising.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 46 students, 40 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

Minneapolis Community and Technical College
1501 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403-1779

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, criminal justice and police, liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, air traffic controller, substance abuse counseling, business management.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 9,188 students, 6,252 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center
935 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405

Programs: carpentry, home health aide, community health services, administrative assistant, electrician, plumbing and water supply.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 134 students, 309 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges in Minneapolis with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, registered nursing, elementary school teaching, social work courses, psychology, accounting and related services, finance, physician assistant.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 3,793 students, 3,247 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,175 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-620. Math: 490-640. Writing: 460-600.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Dunwoody College of Technology
818 Dunwoody Blvd
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403-1192

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: electrician, automobile mechanics, architectural drafting, HVAC, electronics tech, construction manager, welding, robotics tech.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 1,571 students, 1,586 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2501 Stevens Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404

Programs: commercial art, fine arts, film and photography, various performing arts, design and visual communication.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 789 students, 772 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 285 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 560-690. Math: 490-620. Writing: 480-630.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
100 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455-0213

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, medicine, journalism, teacher education, political science, electrical engineering, English.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 50,883 students, 41,381 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 6,500 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-670. Math: 580-710. Writing: 520-650.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Bloomington Colleges	5	85,172	10,096
Brooklyn Park Colleges	3	67,388	12,030
New Brighton Colleges	1	22,206	186	21
New Hope Colleges	1	20,873	106
Richfield Colleges	2	34,439	218
St Paul Colleges	16	287,151	40,506	6,735

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