Top Rated Minnesota Public Colleges

The Best Public Colleges in Minnesota for 2024

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in Minnesota as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2024 as the best public college in Minnesota is University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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Minneapolis, MN

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

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#1 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 54,955enrollment
  • $16,018net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1290-1500SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

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University of Minnesota Morris
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Morris, MN

University of Minnesota Morris

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#2 Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,068enrollment
  • $11,169net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of Minnesota Duluth
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Duluth, MN

University of Minnesota Duluth

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#3 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 9,675enrollment
  • $18,031net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1350SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Winona State University
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Winona, MN

Winona State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 6,154enrollment
  • $18,187net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1270SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Minnesota State University Moorhead
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Moorhead, MN

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 4,682enrollment
  • $17,939net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Saint Cloud State University
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Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 10,420enrollment
  • $14,065net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1027-1200SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Minnesota State University Mankato
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Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University Mankato

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 14,590enrollment
  • $16,809net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Bemidji State University
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Bemidji, MN

Bemidji State University

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 4,023enrollment
  • $15,561net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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Southwest Minnesota State University
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Marshall, MN
 

Southwest Minnesota State University

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 6,930enrollment
  • $15,004net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 935-1102SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

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