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Best Engineering Colleges in Minnesota

25 accredited institutions in Minnesota offering engineering programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

25
Colleges
5,013
Graduates/yr
16
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Engineering Programs in Minnesota

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
2,358
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$14,496
In-State Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth
891
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$12,766
In-State Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato
522
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$8,356
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of St Thomas
Saint Paul
375
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$50,788
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$24,757
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicBachelor's
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud
228
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$8,811
In-State Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis
120
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$23,825
Tuition
79%
Grad Rate
$19,129
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicAssociate's
Minnesota North College
Hibbing
93
Graduates/yr
$5,374
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Normandale Community College
Bloomington
66
Graduates/yr
$5,347
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicBachelor's
Winona State University
Winona
60
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$8,388
In-State Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bethel University
Saint Paul
39
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$42,760
Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
$21,600
Net Price <$30K
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul
36
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$35,970
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$20,494
Net Price <$30K
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12
PublicAssociate's
Century College
White Bear Lake
33
Graduates/yr
$5,475
In-State Tuition
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13
Private For-ProfitAssociate's
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
St. Cloud
33
Graduates/yr
$10,207
Tuition
0%
Grad Rate
$18,249
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Rochester
27
Graduates/yr
39%
Acceptance
$9,908
Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids
24
Graduates/yr
$4,942
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicAssociate's
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Fergus Falls
21
Graduates/yr
$5,424
In-State Tuition
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17
Private For-ProfitMaster's
Walden University
Minneapolis
18
Graduates/yr
$10,313
Tuition
0%
Grad Rate
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato
18
Graduates/yr
51%
Acceptance
$29,280
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$12,048
Net Price <$30K
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19
PublicAssociate's
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park
12
Graduates/yr
$4,502
In-State Tuition
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20
PublicBachelor's
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead
9
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$8,838
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hamline University
Saint Paul
9
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$47,134
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$17,986
Net Price <$30K
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22
PublicBachelor's
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston
6
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$11,478
In-State Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
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23
PublicAssociate's
Saint Paul College
Saint Paul
6
Graduates/yr
$5,486
In-State Tuition
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24
PublicAssociate's
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester
6
Graduates/yr
$5,556
In-State Tuition
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25
PublicAssociate's
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights
3
Graduates/yr
$5,420
In-State Tuition
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Studying Engineering in Minnesota

Minnesota has 25 accredited colleges offering engineering programs, producing 5,013 graduates annually. Of these, 16 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Minnesota residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.