Colleges in Minnesota

Colleges in Minnesota

Minnesota, the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” actually has more than 11,000 bodies of water that are 10 acres or more. It’s also a place of extreme climates, experiencing hot summers and cold winters. With most of population residing in the Twin Cities (the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area), it’s not surprising that a number of colleges in Minnesota can be found clustered in this region. There are close to 200 higher education institutions in the State of Hockey, the majority being public or private not-for-profit. Hamline University is the oldest college in the state, while Carleton College is the most selective. Minnesota’s top industries include forestry, taconite mining, manufacturing, and agribusiness, primarily of sugar beets, sweet corn, green peas, and farm-raised turkeys. There’s also a notable high-technology sector, with many software companies calling this state home. The Mall of America, Gooseberry Falls State Park, and the Museum of Broadcasting are popular attractions.
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Mesabi Range College is a 2-year community college in northern Minnesota. MRC hosts classes in over 50 degree and certificate-granting fields of study. Utilizing the college’s location in the upper midwest, MRC offers a Wind Energy Technology program...

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Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a 2-year institution with five campuses and two extension sites in southwest Minnesota. Minnesota West offers degrees and certificates in over 60 academic subjects. Of those, 46 degrees and...

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Northwest Technical College is a technical and vocational school in northern Minnesota. NTC is home to seven career paths offering degrees and certificates in technical fields of study. For students who wish to have a full college experience, NTC...

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Great school. Lots of innovative programs and scholarships! Small class sizes with knowledgeable faculty and staff. Campus is a good size, not too big or too small-- and is well kept, modern and clean.

” – Ashley from Moorhead, MN
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Established in 1987, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is a public, 2-year institution located within the reserve portion of Cloquet, Minnesota, with a satellite facility in Red Lake. The college offers over 30 academic areas of concentration...

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Minnesota State College Southeast is a 2-year technical and community college with two campuses. MSC Southeast is home to eight technical and vocational academic departments featuring over 30 degree and certificate-granting programs. Additionally...

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It's a small school, So your teachers know who you are. It has a great feel to it.

” – robin from Prescott, WI
Saint Johns University

Together, the College of Saint Benedict (CSB), for women, and Saint John’s University (SJU), for men, form a one-of-a-kind partnership of two top colleges – combining the abundant opportunities of a larger university with the small class sizes and...

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I expect to learn a lot in this environment where the faculty is very involved in the students progress.

” – Ryan from Texas
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The Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College is a 2-year community college sitting on the banks of the Mississippi River in central Minnesota. CLC is home to 11 academic departments and an Honors Program. In addition to classroom space, CLC Brainerd...

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Alexandria Technical & Community College is a 2-year vocational school and community college in central Minnesota. ATCC offers seven academic areas of study conferring over 40 associate degrees and certificates. To promote diversity on campus, ATCC...

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Established in 1967, Rainy River Community College is a public, 2-year institution located on a wooded, 80-acre campus in International Falls, Minnesota. RRCC offers six certificate programs and nine associate’s degree programs, as well as a...

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Adler Graduate School is a graduate institution of counseling and psychotherapy in the Twin Cities metro area. Adler offers a master’s degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy program with six psychological concentrations. In order to enhance...

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A private 4-year Christian college, Bethany Global University is dedicated to training students for missionary work. Bethany Global’s Bachelor of Arts programs are based in Christian foundations and the university offers degrees ranging from...

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The community among the students is very strong and welcoming. The professors are very invested into the lives of the students on campus, and share both their personal stories and knowledge of what God has taught them over the years to their class...

” – McKenna from Round Rock, TX
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Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Luther Seminary is a Christian grad school in St. Paul with a mission of training future Christian leaders. Luther offers master’s degree programs in Divinity, Theology, and Arts as well as Doctorates...

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