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Rochester Colleges

Rochester Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Rochester

There are at least 6 colleges in Rochester, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 6,757 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,963 full-time students, and a reported 143 dorm rooms.

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  • Rochester is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.

Rochester QuickSchools™

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Minnesota School of Business
Rochester, Minnesota

Minnesota School of Business (MSB) offers certificates and diplomas to people that want to start careers. They have campuses located in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Law, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Music, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling, Transportation
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master
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Rochester Open Admission Colleges

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

Rochester Community and Technical College
851 30th Ave SE
Rochester, Minnesota 55904-4999

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, general studies, registered nursing, veterinary assistant, criminal justice and police, property management, business management, radiographer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 5,898 students, 4,160 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Crossroads College
920 Mayowood Road SW
Rochester, Minnesota 55902-2382

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: theology and religious vocations, youth ministry, counseling psychology, liberal arts and sciences, religious education, pre-ministerial studies, business management, bible studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 184 students, 163 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 143 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Mayo Graduate School
200 1st St SW
Rochester, Minnesota 55905

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical scientist, biological and biomedical sciences, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and anatomy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 220 students, 185 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Mayo Medical School
200 1st St SW
Rochester, Minnesota 55905

  • Programs: medicine.
  • Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 154 students, 154 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Mayo School of Health Sciences
200 First St SW
Rochester, Minnesota 55905

  • Programs: nurse anesthetist, sonography and ultrasound tech, physical therapy, radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, genetics tech, cytotechnologist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 301 students, 301 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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