What's the most affordable college in Minneapolis?

Of the 21 colleges listed on this page, Minneapolis Community and Technical College reports the lowest published in-state tuition at $6,161 per year. That is the sticker price before aid; net price after grants can rank colleges differently, so compare both.

Can I commute to college from Minneapolis?

Yes, every college on this page is in or adjacent to the Minneapolis metro. Many community colleges and several four-year campuses serve commuter students with day, evening, and online options. Check each profile for transit and parking notes where reported.

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Colleges in Minneapolis, MN

CampusPin lists 21 colleges and universities in or near Minneapolis, Minnesota, 19 universities and 2 community colleges, with 4 public and 17 private institutions.

The Twin Cities host the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Macalester, Hamline, and the University of St. Thomas.

Minneapolis colleges by the numbers

Largest by enrollment: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Lowest published tuition: Minneapolis Community and Technical College ($6,161)
Published tuition range: $6,161–$68,104
Most selective: Macalester College (29% accept.)
Public / private: 4 public · 17 private
4-year / 2-year: 19 universities · 2 community colleges

Among the 21 colleges listed here, University of Minnesota Twin Cities is the largest by enrollment; Minneapolis Community and Technical College has the lowest published in-state tuition at $6,161; Macalester College is the most selective at a 29% acceptance rate. Published figures are sticker price, not net price — compare net price and outcomes on each profile.

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Data sources & methodology

College listings for Minneapolis, Minnesota are compiled from federal datasets and each institution's own published information.

Sources used across this page

Not every source informs every figure. Each data point draws on the source appropriate to it see the relevant section and the data dictionary for field-level provenance.

IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
Institutional websites
Each school's official admissions, registrar, and financial-aid pages are the authoritative source for current details.

Where a value is unavailable it is shown as unavailable, never as 0, free, or a negative judgment. Always confirm final details with the institution before applying.

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