2023 best colleges in Minnesota

Featuring one of the largest student populations in the United States, the University of Minnesota holds titles as a Public Ivy and the flagship university of the University of Minnesota System. But don’t sleep on St. Cloud University, which is home to the country’s first graduate-level experiential education program. Students attending Macalester College, a Hidden Ivy, and other member schools of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), such as the University of St. Thomas and St. Catherine University, have the opportunity to enroll in courses at any member institution without paying additional tuition.

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#1 in Minnesota | #188 in History nationally
Economic score: 6.81

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $17,159

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 7.8 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $37,156

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $4,726

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 69%
Graduation rate: 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in Minnesota | #209 in History nationally

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, Minnesota

Economic score: 7.44

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $24,696

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 8.7 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $38,177

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $5,624

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 73%
Graduation rate: 78%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#3 in Minnesota | #246 in History nationally
Economic score: 8.82

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $17,878

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 9.2 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $34,593

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $1,587

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 73%
Graduation rate: 83%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#4 in Minnesota | #315 in History nationally

St Olaf College

Northfield, Minnesota

Economic score: 14.14

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $24,052

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 13.6 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $32,955

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $1,224

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 47%
Graduation rate: 87%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#5 in Minnesota | #368 in History nationally
Economic score: 30.52

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $18,505

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 28 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $29,685

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $2,665

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 80%
Graduation rate: 64%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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Carleton College

Northfield, Minnesota

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in history in Minnesota?

Years

22 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in history in Minnesota is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 22 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in history earn in Minnesota?

Salary

$31,697

The median bachelor's degree in history graduate earns $31,697 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in history cost in Minnesota?

Net cost

$20,734

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in history is $20,734. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.