Best Colleges in Minnesota | Rankings, Tuition, Enrollment, & Degrees

The number of residents in Minnesota places the state in the top 25 in the nation. With over 150 accredited colleges and universities in the state, Minnesota offers a number of faith-based colleges to choose from. The number of accredited bible colleges found in the state of Minnesota is more than two dozen. In addition to the number of schools to consider, you should think about the denomination that best suits your values and beliefs. The bible school denominations you can find in the state of Minnesota include the following: Assembly of God, Church of Christ, United Methodist, Catholic, United Church of Christ, Baptist, Christ and Missionary Alliance Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Protestant, Interdenominational, Presbyterian, United Church of Christ, United Methodist, and Evangelical Lutheran. A sampling of top rated bible colleges in Minnesota include Saint Johns, College of Saint Catherine, Northcentral University, Luther Seminary, and Hamline College.

Top Online Bible Colleges in Minnesota

If you are thinking about studying at a Christian college or bible college but are limited due to the physical proximity to the school, a distance learning program may be a good fit for you. Both financially and academically, the value of an online degree program may be a viable option. National bible colleges offering an Christian-based degree programs online include Liberty University, Ohio Christian University, and Grand Canyon University. Ultimately, deciding to study at school or online is one of several choices to make in your decision-making process. The degree programs, degree levels, and career trajectory are also part of the mix during this journey. Take a deep breath and rely upon the tools found at MatchCollege to help guide your journey to find the perfect bible college for you.

List of Catholic Colleges in Minnesota

The following colleges follow or incorporate Catholic practices and are further grouped by their specific religious affiliation.

Roman Catholic Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
College of St Catherine Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Social Work Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)	Bloomington, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1986 Around 4,860 Students Enrolled School Website: stkate.edu
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Popular Programs Offered: Education Healthcare Administration Educational Leadership and Administration	Collegeville, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1995 Around 5,560 Students Enrolled School Website: smumn.edu
University of St Thomas at St Paul Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Social Work Information Technology	Duluth, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1992 Around 10,040 Students Enrolled School Website: stthomas.edu
Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Criminal Justice Business Administration	Plymouth, MN	Around 610 Students Enrolled School Website: northeast.mercyhurst.edu
College of Saint Benedict Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Biology Nutrition	Rochester, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1933 Around 1,780 Students Enrolled School Website: csbsju.edu
The College of Saint Scholastica Popular Programs Offered: Nursing Physical Therapy Medical Records Administrator	Saint Bonifacius, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2000 Around 4,040 Students Enrolled School Website: css.edu
Saint Johns University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Accounting Economics	Saint Cloud, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1950 Around 1,780 Students Enrolled School Website: csbsju.edu

List of Protestant Colleges in Minnesota

The following schools follow or incorporate Protestant practices and are further detailed by their specific religious affiliation.

Assemblies of God Church Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
North Central University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Intercultural, Multicultural and Diversity Studies Entrepreneurship	Bloomington, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1986 Around 1,120 Students Enrolled School Website: northcentral.edu

Baptist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Bethel University Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Nursing Organizational Behavior Studies	Mankato, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2006 Around 3,690 Students Enrolled School Website: bethel.edu

Christ and Missionary Alliance Church Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Crown College Popular Programs Offered: Counseling Psychology Religious Education Christian Studies	Northfield, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2009 Around 1,510 Students Enrolled School Website: crown.edu

Evangelical Lutheran Church Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Augsburg College Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Nursing Administration Organizational Leadership	Coon Rapids, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2010 Around 3,420 Students Enrolled School Website: augsburg.edu
Luther Seminary Popular Programs Offered: Ministry Theology	Grand Rapids, MN	Accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Since 1944 Around 490 Students Enrolled School Website: luthersem.edu
Gustavus Adolphus College Popular Programs Offered: Psychology Biology Commerce	Granite Falls, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1915 Around 2,240 Students Enrolled School Website: gustavus.edu
Concordia College at Moorhead Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Biology Nursing	Northfield, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2007 Around 2,130 Students Enrolled School Website: concordiacollege.edu
St Olaf College Popular Programs Offered: Biology Economics Math	Winona, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1915 Around 3,050 Students Enrolled School Website: wp.stolaf.edu

Interdenominational Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Oak Hills Christian College Popular Programs Offered: Biblical Studies General Studies Youth Ministry	Bloomington, MN	Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation Since 1990 Around 100 Students Enrolled School Website: oakhills.edu

Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Concordia University - Saint Paul Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Kinesiology And Exercise Science Educational Leadership and Administration	Moorhead, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2010 Around 5,050 Students Enrolled School Website: csp.edu

Other Protestant Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Northwestern College - St Paul Popular Programs Offered: Business Administration Nursing Psychology	Thief River Falls, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1978 Around 3,620 Students Enrolled School Website: unwsp.edu

Presbyterian Church Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Macalester College Popular Programs Offered: Political Science Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Computer	Saint Paul, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1913 Around 2,170 Students Enrolled School Website: macalester.edu

United Church of Christ Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities Popular Programs Offered: Ministry Theology	Minneapolis, MN	Accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Since 1966 Around 100 Students Enrolled School Website: unitedseminary.edu

United Methodist Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Hamline University Popular Programs Offered: ESL Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Business Administration	Saint Peter, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 2009 Around 3,530 Students Enrolled School Website: hamline.edu

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Affiliated Schools

Institution Name	Location	Notes
Martin Luther College Popular Programs Offered: Elementary Education Pre-Theology, Pre-Ministerial Studies Education	Rosemount, MN	Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Since 1995 Around 970 Students Enrolled School Website: mlc-wels.edu

The tuition information displayed is an estimate, which we calculated based on historical data and should be solely used for informational purposes only. Please contact the respective school for information about the current school year.

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Bible & Christian Colleges in Minnesota