RN Programs in Minnesota

Ranked RN and BSN Programs in Minnesota

After evaluating 1,209 ADN, 794 BSN, 2,022 campus and 383 online RN programs, we ranked RN programs against criteria nurses found to be most valuabale. We spent $27,700 on this unique list that has helped more than 3,000 nurses apply to the right program for their career goals. Find NCLEX passing scores, tuition rates, nursing program accreidtation, institution accreditation and more. Expore our RN-ADN and RN-BSN rankings for Minnesota in the listings below.

A candidate is required to complete a professional nursing program that has been approved in Minnesota or the board in one of the other 50 states. As of 2016, nursing programs in Minnesota will be required to hold programmatic accreditation or candidate status. There are several resources available to nurses who are looking for the best nursing program possible. One resource is the Minnesota Student Nurses Association and membership is not required.

[state_name] Best Ranked RN Programs in by RNCareers.org

Ranked Schools : 24

Evaluated Schools : 50

RN Programs in Minnesota

Nursing students in Minnesota have the option of attending schools that have partnerships with universities under the Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education (MANE). MANE allows students to advance into BSN degrees post-graduation quickly and easily. This allows students to begin their education at a community college and finish at the university-level, whether it is transferring when appropriate credits are earned or after the RN degree is earned.
See our methodology for ranking ADN and BSN programs.

RANKED 1

Inver Hills Community College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.719194.38%

Inver Hills Community College

2500 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN - 55076-3224
(651) 450-3000

Inver Hills Community College is located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. They offer an ADN and a BSN degree. Inver Hills Community College helped to develop the Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education (MANE) curriculum, which “encourages a deep understanding of key nursing concepts while addressing the changing health care environment.”

Campus: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Net Price: $11,425.00
Enrollment: 5,944
Transfer Out Rate: 33.60%
Loan Default Rate: 13.60%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: -28.41%
Graduation Rate: 14.00%
Median Borrowing: $9,500.00
Median Payment: $99.19
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN

RANKED 2

North Hennepin Community College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.7025194.05%

North Hennepin Community College

7411 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN - 55445
(763) 424-0702

North Hennepin Community College is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. They offer an ASN and an ASN – Advanced Standing. The Advanced Standing is their LPN to RN program. NHCC students may enroll in a partner school with the Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education, which would enable them to complete three semesters post-graduation, allowing them to earn their BSN.

Campus: Brooklyn Park, MN
Net Price: $15,527.00
Enrollment: 7,562
Transfer Out Rate: 26.80%
Loan Default Rate: 15.40%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: -0.89%
Graduation Rate: 15.60%
Median Borrowing: $9,500.00
Median Payment: $99.19
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN

RANKED 3

Anoka-Ramsey Community College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.6675193.35%

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

11200 Mississippi Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN - 55433-3470
(763) 433-1100

Anoka-Rapids Community College is located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. They offer a traditional RN track and an LPN to RN track. They have articulation agreements with Minnesota State University – Moorhead, Minnesota State University – Mankato, and Winona State University.

Campus: Coon Rapids, MN
Net Price: $12,765.00
Enrollment: 9,320
Transfer Out Rate: 41.50%
Loan Default Rate: 12.90%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 10.14%
Graduation Rate: 13.10%
Median Borrowing: $9,125.00
Median Payment: $95.28
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN

RANKED 4

Normandale Community College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.658193.16%

Normandale Community College

9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN - 55431-4399
(952) 358-8200

Normandale Community College is located in Bloomington, Minnesota. They offer an ADN program. While there is not a specific LPN to RN program, LPNs do take a separate transitions course in place of a 9 credit foundations course. Normandale nursing students can also earn their BSN in conjunction with various partnerships with neighboring colleges.

Campus: Bloomington, MN
Net Price: $13,067.00
Enrollment: 9,508
Transfer Out Rate: 38.90%
Loan Default Rate: 15.80%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: -4.50%
Graduation Rate: 15.70%
Median Borrowing: $9,156.00
Median Payment: $95.60
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN

RANKED 5

Rochester Community and Technical College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.56191.20%

Rochester Community and Technical College

851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN - 55904-4999
(507) 285-7210

Rochester Community and Technical College is located in Rochester, Minnesota. They offer an ADN degree. There is not a separate LPN to RN program, but LPNs are given advanced placement based on their past education and licensure.

Campus: Rochester, MN
Net Price: $14,766.00
Enrollment: 6,057
Transfer Out Rate: 27.70%
Loan Default Rate: 14.70%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 3.53%
Graduation Rate: 19.40%
Median Borrowing: $9,500.00
Median Payment: $99.19
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN

RANKED 6

Minneapolis Community and Technical College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.4685189.37%

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

1501 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN - 55403-1779
(612) 659-6000

Campus: Minneapolis, MN
Net Price: $14,309.00
Enrollment: 9,691
Transfer Out Rate: 22.60%
Loan Default Rate: 21.00%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 2.26%
Graduation Rate: 13.70%
Median Borrowing: $10,500.00
Median Payment: $109.63
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN

RANKED 7

Alexandria Technical & Community College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.3905187.81%

Alexandria Technical & Community College

1601 Jefferson Streeet, Alexandria, MN - 56308
(320) 762-0221

Campus: Alexandria, MN
Net Price: $13,698.00
Enrollment: 2,845
Transfer Out Rate: 13.70%
Loan Default Rate: 12.50%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: -2.89%
Graduation Rate: 54.90%
Median Borrowing: $9,500.00
Median Payment: $99.19
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) :

RANKED 8

Northwest Technical College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.375187.50%

Northwest Technical College

905 Grant Avenue SE, Bemidji, MN - 56601-4907
(218) 333-6600

Campus: Bemidji, MN
Net Price: $10,283.00
Enrollment: 1,216
Transfer Out Rate: 17.70%
Loan Default Rate: 23.00%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus, Online

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 12.77%
Graduation Rate: 29.10%
Median Borrowing: $8,000.00
Median Payment: $83.53
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) :

RANKED 9

Century College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.3605187.21%

Century College

3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN - 55110
(651) 770-3200

Campus: White Bear Lake, MN
Net Price: $9,004.00
Enrollment: 10,073
Transfer Out Rate: 27.10%
Loan Default Rate: 16.80%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: -32.35%
Graduation Rate: 12.60%
Median Borrowing: $9,500.00
Median Payment: $99.19
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN

RANKED 10

Rasmussen College-Minnesota RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.335186.70%

Rasmussen College-Minnesota

226 Park Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN - 56301-3713
(320) 251-5600

Campus: St. Cloud, MN
Net Price: $20,043.00
Enrollment: 5,485
Transfer Out Rate: 22.00%
Loan Default Rate: 17.60%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Private For-Profit
Net Price Change: 6.73%
Graduation Rate: 37.10%
Median Borrowing: $14,728.00
Median Payment: $153.78
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) :

RANKED 11

Central Lakes College-Brainerd RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.3335186.67%

Central Lakes College-Brainerd

501 West College Drive, Brainerd, MN - 56401-3900
(218) 855-8000

Campus: Brainerd, MN
Net Price: $10,096.00
Enrollment: 4,350
Transfer Out Rate: 14.40%
Loan Default Rate: 18.10%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 2.27%
Graduation Rate: 34.80%
Median Borrowing: $10,500.00
Median Payment: $109.63
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) :

RANKED 12

Hibbing Community College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.261185.22%

Hibbing Community College

1515 E 25th St, Hibbing, MN - 55746
(218) 262-7200

Campus: Hibbing, MN
Net Price: $8,942.00
Enrollment: 1,376
Transfer Out Rate: 18.20%
Loan Default Rate: 25.40%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 16.28%
Graduation Rate: 32.20%
Median Borrowing: $9,500.00
Median Payment: $99.19
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN

RANKED 13

South Central College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.182183.64%

South Central College

1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN - 56003-1920
(507) 389-7200

Campus: North Mankato, MN
Net Price: $10,658.00
Enrollment: 3,410
Transfer Out Rate: 20.50%
Loan Default Rate: 16.80%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: -4.43%
Graduation Rate: 21.60%
Median Borrowing: $10,000.00
Median Payment: $104.41
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) :

RANKED 14

Ridgewater College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.1625183.25%

Ridgewater College

2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN - 56201
(800) 722-1151

Campus: Willmar, MN
Net Price: $8,606.00
Enrollment: 3,766
Transfer Out Rate: 14.40%
Loan Default Rate: 16.90%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 0.22%
Graduation Rate: 42.80%
Median Borrowing: $9,573.00
Median Payment: $99.95
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN

RANKED 15

Minnesota West Community and Technical College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.1535183.07%

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN - 56241
(800) 658-2330

Campus: Granite Falls, MN
Net Price: $9,667.00
Enrollment: 3,231
Transfer Out Rate: 12.60%
Loan Default Rate: 16.00%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus, Online

Type: Public
Net Price Change: -4.53%
Graduation Rate: 46.50%
Median Borrowing: $11,000.00
Median Payment: $114.85
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN

RANKED 16

St Cloud Technical and Community College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.147182.94%

St Cloud Technical and Community College

1540 Northway Drive, Saint Cloud, MN - 56303-1240
(320) 308-5000

Campus: Saint Cloud, MN
Net Price: $8,463.00
Enrollment: 4,946
Transfer Out Rate: 22.30%
Loan Default Rate: 13.80%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 7.26%
Graduation Rate: 28.00%
Median Borrowing: $8,778.00
Median Payment: $91.65
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN

RANKED 17

Riverland Community College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.0885181.77%

Riverland Community College

1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, MN - 55912-1473
(507) 433-0600

Campus: Austin, MN
Net Price: $9,743.00
Enrollment: 3,308
Transfer Out Rate: 18.60%
Loan Default Rate: 19.00%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 1.71%
Graduation Rate: 31.30%
Median Borrowing: $10,294.00
Median Payment: $107.48
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN

RANKED 18

Northland Community and Technical College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 4.0775181.55%

Northland Community and Technical College

1101 Hwy One East, Thief River Falls, MN - 56701
(218) 683-8800

Campus: Thief River Falls, MN
Net Price: $11,274.00
Enrollment: 3,792
Transfer Out Rate: 21.30%
Loan Default Rate: 16.40%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 32.06%
Graduation Rate: 28.30%
Median Borrowing: $11,193.00
Median Payment: $116.87
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN

RANKED 19

St Catherine University RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN / BSN

Overall Score: 4.008180.16%

St Catherine University

2004 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN - 55105
(651) 690-6000

Campus: Saint Paul, MN
Net Price: $23,994.00
Enrollment: 3,559
Transfer Out Rate: 29.90%
Loan Default Rate: 5.20%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Net Price Change: 9.45%
Graduation Rate: 61.20%
Median Borrowing: $25,000.00
Median Payment: $261.03
Award Levels: Associate, Bachelor
Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN

RANKED 20

Lake Superior College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 3.919178.38%

Lake Superior College

2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN - 55811-3399
(800) 432-2884

Campus: Duluth, MN
Net Price: $13,193.00
Enrollment: 5,394
Transfer Out Rate: 21.50%
Loan Default Rate: 12.10%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 2.33%
Graduation Rate: 29.10%
Median Borrowing: $9,500.00
Median Payment: $99.19
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN

RANKED 21

Pine Technical College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 3.889177.78%

Pine Technical College

900 4th St SE, Pine City, MN - 55063
(320) 629-5100

Campus: Pine City, MN
Net Price: $11,553.00
Enrollment: 1,098
Transfer Out Rate: 25.00%
Loan Default Rate: 25.80%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 1.47%
Graduation Rate: 22.40%
Median Borrowing: $12,415.00
Median Payment: $129.63
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) :

RANKED 22

Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 3.8465176.93%

Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical

1250 Homer Rd, Winona, MN - 55987
(507) 453-2700

Campus: Winona, MN
Net Price: $14,315.00
Enrollment: 2,207
Transfer Out Rate: 15.50%
Loan Default Rate: 18.20%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 4.20%
Graduation Rate: 28.90%
Median Borrowing: $11,000.00
Median Payment: $114.85
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) :

RANKED 23

Minnesota State Community and Technical College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 3.7865175.73%

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

1414 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN - 56537-1000
(218) 736-1500

Campus: Fergus Falls, MN
Net Price: $11,095.00
Enrollment: 6,464
Transfer Out Rate: 16.40%
Loan Default Rate: 21.00%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus, Online

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 4.89%
Graduation Rate: 31.80%
Median Borrowing: $10,545.00
Median Payment: $110.10
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) :

RANKED 24

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN

Overall Score: 3.5635171.27%

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

2101 14th St, Cloquet, MN - 55720-2342
(218) 879-0800

Campus: Cloquet, MN
Net Price: $9,462.00
Enrollment: 2,272
Transfer Out Rate: 19.70%
Loan Default Rate: 22.90%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: -21.06%
Graduation Rate: 19.70%
Median Borrowing: $11,000.00
Median Payment: $114.85
Award Levels: Associate
Program Accreditation(s) :

Minnesota RN Licensing Requirements

RN Licensure by Exam

Before a candidate can apply for the NCLEX exam, he/she must submit a Registered Nurse Licensure by Examination Application and submit the necessary non-refundable fee. Candidates must also provide evidence that they have not engaged in conduct, which warranted disciplinary action. The school must submit a completed Confirmation of Program Completion from a nursing program. When these steps have been completed, register to take the NCLEX through the Pearson VUE website and schedule a test when an authorization to test has been received. This authorization is valid for 90 days.

RN Licensure by Endorsement

Registered nurses who have obtained licensure in one of the other 50 states may obtain licensure in the state of Minnesota by endorsement. In order to be granted licensure by endorsement, candidates must complete the following:

Submit a Licensure by Endorsement Application form and fee
Verification of Licensure
Confirmation of Nursing Employment for Licensure by Endorsement

RN License for Nurses Educated Abroad

In some cases, nurses can gain licensure after being trained in a foreign country. In order to do so, the following tasks must be completed:

Pass an approved English proficiency test such as TOEFL unless the candidate has graduated from a nursing education program in an English-speaking country
Successfully pass the NCLEX exam
Acceptable non-refundable application fee

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Ranked Schools : 14

Evaluated Schools : 26

BSN Programs in Minnesota

The eligibility for acceptance into a Minnesota BSN program has the same general requirements and they include:

Current Minnesota RN license
Official transcript
Minimum GPA of 2.5 and a 3.0 in previous nursing courses
Completed prerequisite courses
Personal reference forms
Official degree plan completed with an academic advisor

Programs can be completed online or at a campus but the programs are very similar. There is usually a transition course that must be completed before other nurse courses. A typical program requires the following courses:

Theoretical Foundation for Nursing Practice
Nursing Research
Care of Diverse Populations
Public Health Nursing
Gerontological Nursing to Promote Successful Aging
Leadership and Professional Development

RANKED 1

Concordia College at Moorhead RN Programs in MN [state_name]

BSN

Overall Score: 4.7875195.75%

Concordia College at Moorhead

901 S 8th St, Moorhead, MN - 56562
(218) 299-4200

Concordia College is located in Moorhead, Minnesota. They offer both a traditional BSN program and an accelerated BSN program; their accelerated BSN program is offered to students with a prior bachelor's degree. Their program is unique in that students occasionally get to travel abroad as a nursing outreach program.

Campus: Moorhead, MN
Net Price: $21,075.00
Enrollment: 2,531
Loan Default Rate: 2.00%
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Net Price Change: 10.35%
Graduation Rate: 71.00%
Median Borrowing: $24,960.00
Median Payment: $260.61
Award Levels: Bachelor
Program Accreditation(s) : CCNE

RANKED 2

Saint Cloud State University RN Programs in MN [state_name]

BSN

Overall Score: 4.6775193.55%

Saint Cloud State University

720 Fourth Ave. South, Saint Cloud, MN - 56301-4498
(320) 308-0121

St. Cloud State University is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. They offer both a BSN and an RN to BSN program. St. Cloud State University is proud to note that they offer education to over 700 student veterans and active military servicemen and servicewomen.

Campus: Saint Cloud, MN
Net Price: $12,884.00
Enrollment: 15,134
Transfer Out Rate: 34.10%
Loan Default Rate: 7.20%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 13.58%
Graduation Rate: 47.10%
Median Borrowing: $15,575.00
Median Payment: $162.62
Award Levels: Bachelor
Program Accreditation(s) : CCNE

RANKED 3

Crown College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

BSN

Overall Score: 4.669193.38%

Crown College

8700 College View Drive, Saint Bonifacius, MN - 55375-9001
(952) 446-4100

Crown College is located in Bonifacius, Minnesota. It is a private Christian College offering a BSN degree. The BSN program is a biblically-based nursing education, including a Christian core of classes, in addition to nursing classes and other core classes.

Campus: Saint Bonifacius, MN
Net Price: $21,538.00
Enrollment: 1,139
Loan Default Rate: 6.10%
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus, Online

Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Net Price Change: 3.56%
Graduation Rate: 51.50%
Median Borrowing: $19,125.00
Median Payment: $199.69
Award Levels: Bachelor
Program Accreditation(s) : CCNE

RANKED 4

Bemidji State University RN Programs in MN [state_name]

BSN

Overall Score: 4.649192.98%

Bemidji State University

1500 Birchmont Dr, Bemidji, MN - 56601
(800) 475-2001

Bemidji State University is located in Bemidji, Minnesota. They offer a BSN program and an RN to BSN program. They also offer a study abroad program in May, where students have the ability to travel to South Africa, in conjunction with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

Campus: Bemidji, MN
Net Price: $12,749.00
Enrollment: 4,727
Transfer Out Rate: 35.60%
Loan Default Rate: 8.50%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus, Online

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 9.82%
Graduation Rate: 46.40%
Median Borrowing: $13,625.00
Median Payment: $142.26
Award Levels: Bachelor
Program Accreditation(s) : CCNE

RANKED 5

Winona State University RN Programs in MN [state_name]

BSN

Overall Score: 4.571191.42%

Winona State University

8th and Johnson St, Winona, MN - 55987-5838
(507) 457-5000

Winona State University is located in Winona, Minnesota. They offer a pre-licensure program (a BSN program) and an RN-BSN completion program. They are proud to note that 96% of their 2012-13 graduates have job placement as RNs.

Campus: Winona, MN
Net Price: $16,455.00
Enrollment: 8,253
Transfer Out Rate: 35.30%
Loan Default Rate: 4.40%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 4.10%
Graduation Rate: 56.10%
Median Borrowing: $18,750.00
Median Payment: $195.77
Award Levels: Bachelor
Program Accreditation(s) : CCNE

RANKED 6

Minnesota School of Business-Richfield RN Programs in MN [state_name]

BSN

Overall Score: 4.5515191.03%

Minnesota School of Business-Richfield

1401 W 76 St, Richfield, MN - 55423
(612) 861-2000

Minnesota School of Business is located in Richfield, Minnesota. Don't let the name deceive you – they offer a BSN program in an on-campus format, either during the day or in the evening! The college originally began as Globe College in 1885 and has slowly evolved into the college it is today.

Campus: Richfield, MN
Net Price: $21,461.00
Enrollment: 947
Loan Default Rate: 15.70%
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Private For-Profit
Net Price Change: -12.43%
Graduation Rate: 12.50%
Median Borrowing: $25,333.00
Median Payment: $264.51
Award Levels: Bachelor
Program Accreditation(s) : CCNE

RANKED 7

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities RN Programs in MN [state_name]

BSN

Overall Score: 4.4565189.13%

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

100 Church Street SE, Minneapolis, MN - 55455-0213
(612) 625-5000

Campus: Minneapolis, MN
Net Price: $15,531.00
Enrollment: 34,449
Transfer Out Rate: 14.80%
Loan Default Rate: 3.60%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: -3.05%
Graduation Rate: 75.40%
Median Borrowing: $21,432.00
Median Payment: $223.77
Award Levels: Bachelor
Program Accreditation(s) : CCNE

RANKED 8

Bethel University RN Programs in MN [state_name]

BSN

Overall Score: 4.4535189.07%

Bethel University

3900 Bethel Dr, Saint Paul, MN - 55112
(651) 638-6400

Campus: Saint Paul, MN
Net Price: $26,837.00
Enrollment: 3,280
Loan Default Rate: 3.60%
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Net Price Change: 13.42%
Graduation Rate: 71.00%
Median Borrowing: $21,500.00
Median Payment: $224.48
Award Levels: Bachelor
Program Accreditation(s) : CCNE

RANKED 9

Gustavus Adolphus College RN Programs in MN [state_name]

BSN

Overall Score: 4.416188.32%

Gustavus Adolphus College

800 West College Avenue, Saint Peter, MN - 56082-1498
(507) 933-8000

Campus: Saint Peter, MN
Net Price: $24,535.00
Enrollment: 2,449
Loan Default Rate: 2.30%
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Net Price Change: 8.58%
Graduation Rate: 82.30%
Median Borrowing: $26,457.00
Median Payment: $276.24
Award Levels: Bachelor
Program Accreditation(s) : CCNE

RANKED 10

Minnesota State University-Mankato RN Programs in MN [state_name]

BSN

Overall Score: 4.3995187.99%

Minnesota State University-Mankato

South Rd and Ellis Ave, Mankato, MN - 56001
(507) 389-1866

Campus: Mankato, MN
Net Price: $12,808.00
Enrollment: 13,467
Transfer Out Rate: 35.50%
Loan Default Rate: 4.70%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: 10.70%
Graduation Rate: 48.60%
Median Borrowing: $16,456.00
Median Payment: $171.82
Award Levels: Bachelor
Program Accreditation(s) : CCNE

RANKED 11

The College of Saint Scholastica RN Programs in MN [state_name]

BSN

Overall Score: 4.3405186.81%

The College of Saint Scholastica

1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN - 55811-4199
(218) 723-6000

Campus: Duluth, MN
Net Price: $22,112.00
Enrollment: 2,917
Loan Default Rate: 4.70%
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus, Online

Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Net Price Change: -1.80%
Graduation Rate: 68.40%
Median Borrowing: $21,283.00
Median Payment: $222.22
Award Levels: Bachelor
Program Accreditation(s) : CCNE

RANKED 12

Herzing University-Minneapolis RN Programs in MN [state_name]

BSN

Overall Score: 4.1665183.33%

Herzing University-Minneapolis

5700 W Broadway, Minneapolis, MN - 55428-3548
(763) 535-3000

Campus: Minneapolis, MN
Net Price: $16,134.00
Enrollment: 262
Loan Default Rate: 16.90%
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Private For-Profit
Net Price Change: -3.75%
Graduation Rate: 73.30%
Median Borrowing: $14,471.00
Median Payment: $151.09
Award Levels: Bachelor
Program Accreditation(s) :

RANKED 13

St Catherine University RN Programs in MN [state_name]

ADN / BSN

Overall Score: 4.1635183.27%

St Catherine University

2004 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN - 55105
(651) 690-6000

Campus: Saint Paul, MN
Net Price: $23,994.00
Enrollment: 3,559
Transfer Out Rate: 29.90%
Loan Default Rate: 5.20%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Net Price Change: 9.45%
Graduation Rate: 61.20%
Median Borrowing: $25,000.00
Median Payment: $261.03
Award Levels: Associate, Bachelor
Program Accreditation(s) : ACEN

RANKED 14

Metropolitan State University RN Programs in MN [state_name]

BSN

Overall Score: 4.028180.56%

Metropolitan State University

700 E Seventh St, Saint Paul, MN - 55106-5000
(651) 793-1212

Campus: Saint Paul, MN
Net Price: $12,269.00
Enrollment: 7,647
Transfer Out Rate: 35.50%
Loan Default Rate: 6.60%
Institution Accreditation: NCA
Programs: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Offered as: Campus

Type: Public
Net Price Change: -7.77%
Graduation Rate: 33.90%
Median Borrowing: $16,271.00
Median Payment: $169.89
Award Levels: Bachelor
Program Accreditation(s) : CCNE

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Capella University RN Programs in MN [state_name]