Central Minnesota Higher Education
More education equals larger paychecks! See the higher education options below in Central Minnesota. Use Education Plan to search for colleges, programs, and courses in Central Minnesota.
Colleges in Central Minnesota (including Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties)
| College | Enrollment | Online Option | Interesting Facts & Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Saint Benedict Collegeville |
2,100 | With Saint John's | |
| Minnesota School of Business Saint Cloud | 950 | Yes | Business & Cosmetology |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Saint Cloud |
3,900 | Yes | Cooking & Culinary Arts |
| Model College of Hair Design
Saint Cloud | Cosmetology | ||
| Rasmussen College
Saint Cloud |
1,550 | Yes | Business emphasis |
| Regency Beauty Institute
Saint Cloud | Cosmetology | ||
| Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud | 16,900 | Yes | 2nd largest university in Minnesota |
| Saint Cloud Technical & Community College
Saint Cloud |
3,900 | Yes | American Sign Language |
| Saint John's University
Collegeville |
2,050 | Catholic College | |
| Salon Professional Academy
Saint Cloud | Cosmetology |
Colleges in Southwest Central Minnesota (including Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville counties)
| College | Enrollment | Online Option | Interesting Facts & Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewater College
Willmar |
2,500 | Yes | Veterinary Technician |
Colleges in East Central Minnesota (including Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties)
| College | Enrollment | Online Option | Interesting Facts & Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anoka - Ramsey Community College
Cambridge |
2,200 | Yes | Associate degree and Nursing degree |
| Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies
Center City | 25 | Combines academic & clinical | |
| Mille Lacs Tribal College
Onamia | 55 | Accepts only enrolled members or descendants of any tribe | |
| Pine Technical College
Pine City | 800 | Yes | Gunsmithing |