New Rankings: 10 Best Colleges and Universities in Minnesota For 2027

Choosing a college is a big decision, and if you've got a high school senior at home, you probably know just how much goes into it. There's the location, the programs offered, campus life, and, of course, the cost. And that last one has gotten pretty big lately.

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Our daughter is a freshman in college, so I can tell you firsthand that it isn't cheap. Tuition, room and board, and just about everything else associated with sending a kid off to school have gotten considerably more expensive since I was in college ($31,000 - $65,000 per year now, according to CollegeBoard.org), so finding the right school that checks the right boxes is more important than ever.

For families trying to narrow down their options, a little outside perspective can help. WalletHub has released its latest rankings of the best colleges and universities in the country, including a look at the best schools here in Minnesota for 2027.

The personal finance website compared 30 different factors grouped into seven categories. Those include things like student selectivity, cost and financing, student-to-faculty ratios, graduation rates, campus safety, diversity, and how much graduates earn after leaving school.

So, if you're a Minnesota high school senior trying to figure out where to apply, or a parent helping your soon-to-be college student sort through the options, here's a look at the 10 best colleges and universities in Minnesota, according to WalletHub's latest rankings.