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Minneapolis Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Minneapolis

There are at least 14 colleges in Minneapolis, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 67,089 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 53,809 full-time students, and a reported 7,833 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.

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.

Herzing University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Multi-location career education system with an online study alternative for those who need the added flexibility. Accelerated bachelor’s programs available.

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

The school is oriented towards students looking to start their careers in one of several fast-growing fields. School-organized housing is a bonus.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Law, Media, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma
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TechSkills - Medical
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Offers career training in health care. Located at 31 campus locations in 17 states

  • Programs: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma
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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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Fine Arts, Hospitality, Leisure, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree
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Minneapolis Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: nursing assistant, community organization, small business operations, administrative assistant, medical office assistant, receptionist, finance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 51 students, 45 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Aveda Institute
400 Central Ave SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 483 students, 455 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, design and visual communication, photography.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 46 students, 46 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, human services, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,188 students, 5,600 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, electrician, administrative assistant, plumbing and water supply.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 134 students, 134 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Academy College
1101 E. 78th Street Suite 100
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55420-1554

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: design and visual communication, business management, accounting, medical assistant, commercial pilot and flight crew, medical coding, network management, computer security.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 151 students, 146 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, social work courses, registered nursing, elementary school teaching, psychology, physician assistant, marketing, finance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,793 students, 3,276 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,043 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 513-618. Math: 483-620. Writing: 483-608.
  • 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, HVAC, architectural drafting, electrical drafting, welding, computer networking, manufacturing engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,571 students, 1,420 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, film and photography, fine arts, various performing arts, design and visual communication.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 789 students, 760 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 290 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-610. Math: 430-600. Writing: 480-600.
  • 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, journalism, medicine, registered nursing, law, political science, electrical engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 50,883 students, 41,927 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 6,500 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-680. Math: 580-700.
  • 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/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Brooklyn Park Colleges367,38812,030 
New Brighton Colleges122,20618621
New Hope Colleges120,873106 
Richfield Colleges234,439218 
Roseville Colleges233,690100 
St Paul Colleges16287,15140,5066,601

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