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Senior: The UofM Twin Cities is an amazing public university! It offers just about any program you can think of and many of these programs are ranked extremely well in the United States, as well as around the world. Much of the faculty is involved in groundbreaking research, which enables students to be involved in research as well. The academic standards are rigorous but not too demanding to be successful. The location in the Twin Cities is wonderful for access to opportunities in the community for internships and partnerships. There are tons of student groups and activities for students to get involved in, which helps makes the large school feel smaller and offers opportunity to build a close knit community here. Having Division I sports means there is always a fun sporting event to go to, many of which are free for current students. There is a fair amount of diversity, although this is an area I would like to see growth in. I also would like to see a decrease in tuition costs.... Read 4,787 reviews
#3 Best Colleges in Minnesota.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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4 Year,
MINNEAPOLIS, MN,
4787 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says The UofM Twin Cities is an amazing public university! It offers just about any program you can think of and many of these programs are ranked extremely well in the United States, as well as around....
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Acceptance Rate: 73%,
Net Price: $17,468,
SAT Range: 1310-1490,
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Sophomore: I'm currently a sophomore on the hill, and one thing I can say for sure is that the professors are INCREDIBLE! I haven't had a bad professor yet. Maybe I'm just lucky, but I think it's because St. Olaf truly has amazing faculty. The school has its fair share of issues, like every college. However, it's a still a very special place; all the people are caring and fun, the campus is beautiful, and the community is vibrant. Personally, I like the small college vibe. It's fun having so many mutual friends and it's really easy to meet people! But if you're not someone who likes recognizing people frequently around campus, St. Olaf might feel suffocating to you. Overall, it's a wonderful school that I think nearly anyone could be content at.... Read 785 reviews
#4 Best Colleges in Minnesota.
St. Olaf College
4 Year,
NORTHFIELD, MN,
785 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says I'm currently a sophomore on the hill, and one thing I can say for sure is that the professors are INCREDIBLE! I haven't had a bad professor yet. Maybe I'm just lucky, but I think it's because St.....
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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Acceptance Rate: 47%,
Net Price: $27,729,
SAT Range: 1240-1430,
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Sophomore: After my first year of attending college, I found that the University of Minnesota Crookston had a lot to offer. Between the variety of clubs available to join, to the on-campus activities that never seemed to end, there was always something to do or someway to get involved. The classes were taught in a professional manner and gave me plenty of opportunity to learn the material. The staff were willing to help you to the best of their ability, and seemed to always be willing to go above and beyond what they needed to do. The food and dining options were nothing to write home about, but occasionally there was something exciting available. There is not much I would change about how the school operates. Overall, my first year was exactly the kind of experience I was hoping to get coming to a smaller school. Looking forward to coming back next year... Read 194 reviews
#5 Best Colleges in Minnesota.
University of Minnesota Crookston
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4 Year,
CROOKSTON, MN,
194 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says After my first year of attending college, I found that the University of Minnesota Crookston had a lot to offer. Between the variety of clubs available to join, to the on-campus activities that never....
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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Acceptance Rate: 48%,
Net Price: $11,925,
SAT Range: 1000-1180,
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Junior: Personally, I love this place. The staff is incredibly welcoming and helpful and there are lots of resources if you need them. The facility is clean and the environment is pleasant for learning or studying. There are also lots of clubs and events to get involved in as well as opportunities like scholarships! Classes, at least the ones I've been in, are small and you can get to know your professors and peers. There are programs for certain majors and plenty of classes to choose from, except some of them may be online instead of at the campus. However, if you're struggling with an online class, M State offers tutoring programs to help you get on your feet, just one of the many helpful services they make available. M State is a wonderful and affordable place to go, and I truly recommend.... Read 231 reviews
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
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2 Year,
FERGUS FALLS, MN,
231 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says Personally, I love this place. The staff is incredibly welcoming and helpful and there are lots of resources if you need them. The facility is clean and the environment is pleasant for learning or....
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Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Acceptance Rate: 100%,
Net Price: $10,119,
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Niche User: Northland is an amazing small college located in north Minnesota. Through my time there I've been able to connect with many teachers and create connections to improve my academics. Every professor has been extremely helpful and always willing to help you if need be. The college is the perfect size for anyone looking for a small college. There aren't many sporting events to attend, but the town makes up for it by hosting a variety of events throughout the year. I feel that I am getting a world-class education through Northland, and I am paying cheaply for it.... Read 131 reviews
Northland Community & Technical College
2 Year,
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN,
131 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Northland is an amazing small college located in north Minnesota. Through my time there I've been able to connect with many teachers and create connections to improve my academics. Every professor....
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Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Acceptance Rate: 100%,
Net Price: $11,952,
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Sophomore: The atmosphere here is so welcoming! I met two of my best friends immediately on day one of classes in my freshman year. In highschool I always had a hard time making friends, but everyone is so friendly and kind here at UMD. One of the best parts is the fact that the entire campus is connected indoors (except for one further building) so in the winter, you don't have to worry about weather while moving between buildings. The dorms are also connected via tunnels, which is especially helpful if you don't want to worry about putting on winter gear before your 8am. Most of the professors are incredible and very helpful, and you can tell they're invested in helping each individual student. One of my professors from my first semester is the reason I decided on a STEM major, he rekindled my love for biology. The dining center is also wonderful. Especially this year, they have had so many dietary-inclusive options, including multiple vegan options at each meal.... Read 1,190 reviews
#9 Best Colleges in Minnesota.
University of Minnesota Duluth
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4 Year,
DULUTH, MN,
1190 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says The atmosphere here is so welcoming! I met two of my best friends immediately on day one of classes in my freshman year. In highschool I always had a hard time making friends, but everyone is so... One of the best parts is the fact that the entire campus is connected indoors (except for one further building) so in the winter, you don't have to worry about weather while moving between...Most of the professors are incredible and very helpful, and you can tell they're invested in helping each individual student. One of my professors from my first semester is the reason I decided on a...The dining center is also wonderful. Especially this year, they have had so many dietary-inclusive options, including multiple vegan options at each meal..
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Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Acceptance Rate: 80%,
Net Price: $16,960,
SAT Range: 1160-1270,
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Minnesota West Community & Technical College
2 Year,
GRANITE FALLS, MN,
109 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Freshman says The people and professors are all very friendly. They try their very best to make things fun and a good experience. They make sure you understand what you’re learning and make sure you aren’t afraid....
Read 109 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Acceptance Rate: 100%,
Net Price: $11,356,
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Sophomore: I had the pleasure of attending Riverland Community College after graduating High School. When I graduated high school, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in computers. So by attending Riverland I got to explore my options when it comes to a career in computers. The instructors are phenomenal and truly care about your success. I never felt afraid of going to my instructor when asking for help. During my time at Riverland, I participated in Drama Club, IT Workstudy, and Student Senate. I felt by participating in these groups, I increased my interpersonal skills. After almost being done with Riverland, I truly found out what I want to do for a career. I have decided to pursue a career in the Motion/Performance Capture industry. So I will be transferring to UW Stout in fall 2021. In conclusion, Riverland gave me a great start to my college career and let me get some college credits without spending an arm and a leg for quality education.... Read 175 reviews
Riverland Community College
2 Year,
AUSTIN, MN,
175 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says I had the pleasure of attending Riverland Community College after graduating High School. When I graduated high school, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in computers. So by attending Riverland I....
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Overall Niche Grade: B,
Acceptance Rate: 100%,
Net Price: $9,276,
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Junior: My time so far at UMM has been pretty great! The community here is really thriving and everyone is really welcoming and inviting. I think there are a number of things that could improve (such as residence hall conditions, dining hall, etc.), but the university is working on improving and changing these things. Academics at Morris are really good, and you are always challenged to improve and most professors are very nice and understanding if you need help or accommodations.... Read 462 reviews
#18 Best Colleges in Minnesota.
University of Minnesota Morris
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4 Year,
MORRIS, MN,
462 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says My time so far at UMM has been pretty great! The community here is really thriving and everyone is really welcoming and inviting. I think there are a number of things that could improve (such as....
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Overall Niche Grade: B,
Acceptance Rate: 76%,
Net Price: $11,652,
SAT Range: 1070-1260,
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Senior: It is easy to apply and get into! The downfall is that there is not alot of people to help show you around the school and get access to the computers, printers etc. The teachers are awesome. They are 'people' like us. They do not treat you like a student. They give you their personal phone numbers incase you have any questions. There is no concessions, food stands or kitchen in the health science building.... Read 243 reviews
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
2 Year,
SAINT CLOUD, MN,
243 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says It is easy to apply and get into! The downfall is that there is not alot of people to help show you around the school and get access to the computers, printers etc. The teachers are awesome. They are....
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Overall Niche Grade: B,
Acceptance Rate: 100%,
Net Price: $8,404,
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Freshman: Hennepin Tech is a great school and a great place to start my college experience. Being a new student was scary and unnerving, but the office administrators and counselors were all very helpful and reassuring to me. No matter what questions I had, everyone helped me without making me feel bad or out of place for asking. I know going forward, the staff will help me succeed.... Read 141 reviews
Hennepin Technical College
2 Year,
BROOKLYN PARK, MN,
141 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Freshman says Hennepin Tech is a great school and a great place to start my college experience. Being a new student was scary and unnerving, but the office administrators and counselors were all very helpful and....
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Overall Niche Grade: B,
Acceptance Rate: 100%,
Net Price: $11,194,
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Junior: My overall experience at Normandale for the past few years have been great! Applying, registering for classes, accessing information, and getting help on anything is very easy and accessible. Even on campus, everything is easy to find and with the new renovation, it looks great and everything is still organized. There are so many places to study and the fellow students are usually outgoing and willing to work with you. I would recommend this community college to everyone and am glad I chose to attend this school!... Read 669 reviews
Normandale Community College
2 Year,
BLOOMINGTON, MN,
669 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says My overall experience at Normandale for the past few years have been great! Applying, registering for classes, accessing information, and getting help on anything is very easy and accessible. Even on....
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Overall Niche Grade: B,
Acceptance Rate: 100%,
Net Price: $12,354,
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Sophomore: I'm in the finance program and my professors are also heads of the department. They are two incredibly qualified people that know what they're doing and I am glad to know that I am getting a quality education from them. My general ed professors have also been very kind and understanding with requiring extensions for circumstances, and although I do not know the extent to their knowledge on things, I can attest that they are very passionate over what they do. My favorite class of all was on Communication, as it got down to the very core of realizing that all things are done through vulnerability, and the class discussions shared were highly personal on understanding each and every one of us. While I looked down on it as first, it made me understand how human interactions worked from a global scale all the way down to a surface level.... Read 140 reviews
Dakota County Technical College
2 Year,
ROSEMOUNT, MN,
140 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says I'm in the finance program and my professors are also heads of the department. They are two incredibly qualified people that know what they're doing and I am glad to know that I am getting a quality...My favorite class of all was on Communication, as it got down to the very core of realizing that all things are done through vulnerability, and the class discussions shared were highly personal on....
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Overall Niche Grade: B,
Acceptance Rate: 100%,
Net Price: $11,472,
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Sophomore: My overall experience with century college has been really great. I was at first at Normandale community college but then I transferred to Century College because it is much closer to my home. Since then, the commute has been great too! At Century, all of the professors are super helpful and there are always different resources for all students that attends century college. When I first joined Century, I was a bit scared and nervous, because I was new there, but eventually I got used to it. The people who goes there are all so sweet and nice. I have not yet experienced any discrimination and that is something that I am super grateful for because that is something that I am always afraid of. That fear went away as I started to learn more about the culture there and the type of people. I love how century college is also a very diverse college. There's so many different people of different ethnicity and it is amazing because I get to learn other peoples culture. I love and appreciate the... Read 481 reviews
Century College
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2 Year,
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN,
481 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says My overall experience with century college has been really great. I was at first at Normandale community college but then I transferred to Century College because it is much closer to my home. Since....
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Overall Niche Grade: B,
Acceptance Rate: 100%,
Net Price: $10,901,
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South Central College
2 Year,
NORTH MANKATO, MN,
132 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says I love that south central wants you to succeed more than any other college I've went to. They support system with the implemented trio program is amazing! If I could change one thing about south....
Read 132 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Acceptance Rate: 100%,
Net Price: $10,025,
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Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College
2 Year,
CLOQUET, MN,
152 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Freshman says Great school! Professors, advisors, and all other staff members are so amazing. So many educational and career opportunities!.
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Overall Niche Grade: B,
Acceptance Rate: 100%,
Net Price: $10,307,
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Freshman: I love going to this college! I have been doing online classes through this school as a PSEO student. I will be getting my certification in Early Childhood Education by the time I graduate high school. My teacher has helped me strive to be the teacher, I want to be! She get's back to me really fast and she is super friendly. Ridgewater has ad so many events throughout this last year including drive-in movies, trivia, contests, and many other virtual events! I definitely recommend going to this college! My experience has been absolutely wonderful!... Read 132 reviews
Ridgewater College
2 Year,
WILLMAR, MN,
132 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Freshman says I love going to this college! I have been doing online classes through this school as a PSEO student. I will be getting my certification in Early Childhood Education by the time I graduate high....
Read 132 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Acceptance Rate: 100%,
Net Price: $11,014,
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Freshman: I love going to school here because it’s really easy to connect with other healthcare professionals! There are so many opportunities here, from mentorships, volunteer hours, and jobs at Mayo Clinic like PCAs. The professors really want to see you succeed and have special hours you can go and ask them anything. This school is awesome because it’s really a place you can grow and thrive if you want a place in the healthcare field.... Read 180 reviews
University of Minnesota - Rochester
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4 Year,
ROCHESTER, MN,
180 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Freshman says I love going to school here because it’s really easy to connect with other healthcare professionals! There are so many opportunities here, from mentorships, volunteer hours, and jobs at Mayo Clinic....
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Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Acceptance Rate: 80%,
Net Price: $14,198,
SAT Range: 1010-1250,
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Northwest Technical College
2 Year,
BEMIDJI, MN,
51 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says My experience with Northwest Technical College has been amazing so far! Ever since I took a class with them in high school, I knew it was a great place to be. The teachers are very good at what they....
Read 51 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Acceptance Rate: 100%,
Net Price: $12,540,
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Sophomore: I'm graduating in a few months from here! While I have been a solely online student, my experience here has been very good. I've found the teachers to be helpful and caring about your success! There are quite a few activities/clubs available as well, although the school is switching those to a completely in-person format. Overall, I'd say it's worth it to attend here, just make sure to sign up for classes early, read ratemyprofessor, and go to office hours/the writing center if you need help!... Read 260 reviews
Inver Hills Community College
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2 Year,
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN,
260 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says I'm graduating in a few months from here! While I have been a solely online student, my experience here has been very good. I've found the teachers to be helpful and caring about your success! There are quite a few activities/clubs available...Overall, I'd say it's worth it to attend here, just make sure to sign up for classes early, read ratemyprofessor, and go to office hours/the writing center if you need help!.
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Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Acceptance Rate: 100%,
Net Price: $10,184,
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Freshman: Good afternoon fellows, My name is Emmanuel and I have been admitted as a freshman at southwest Minnesota state university to study hospitality administration and management but I have financial challenge and that's why I earlier on applied to be notified by Niche app should any scholarship pops up and lucky me I just got a reply. Here is my SEVIS id number to enable you check at my school N0033622591. I will be grateful to having a scholarship that will enable me enroll for this program at southwest Minnesota state university because for all I have read and seen from the reviews of alumni and international students I really need to experience a world class learning from SMSU. Thank you . Emmanuel.... Read 324 reviews
Southwest Minnesota State University
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4 Year,
MARSHALL, MN,
324 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Freshman says Good afternoon fellows,My name is Emmanuel and I have been admitted as a freshman at southwest Minnesota state university to study hospitality administration and management but I have financial challenge and that's why I...Here is my SEVIS id number to enable you check at my school N0033622591.I will be grateful to having a scholarship that will enable me enroll for this program at southwest Minnesota state university because for all I have read and seen from the reviews of alumni and...Thank you .Emmanuel..
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Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Acceptance Rate: 92%,
Net Price: $14,061,
SAT Range: 950-1080,
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Rainy River Community College
2 Year,
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN,
13 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says Rainy River community college has been a blast. I have attended this college for about 3 years now and I love it. The school is nice and clean, has a lovely basketball court and definitely other....
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Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Acceptance Rate: 100%,
Net Price: $10,156,
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2024 Best Colleges for Low-Income Students in Minnesota

Best programs

Students

Social scene

Campus

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University of Minnesota Twin Cities

St. Olaf College

University of Minnesota Crookston

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Northland Community & Technical College

University of Minnesota Duluth

Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Riverland Community College

University of Minnesota Morris

St. Cloud Technical & Community College

Hennepin Technical College

Normandale Community College

Dakota County Technical College

Century College

South Central College

Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College

Ridgewater College

University of Minnesota - Rochester

Northwest Technical College

Inver Hills Community College

Southwest Minnesota State University

Rainy River Community College

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