Minnesota Private Master's Universities

Compare 252 programs at 20 universities in Minnesota — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1885

US #268 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,155/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $73,739
Students: 6,245

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Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1993

US #290 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,956/yr
Earnings (10yr): $42,189
Students: 18,364

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Winona, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1912

US #312 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,704/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $58,170
Students: 1,073

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St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1905

US #448 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $19,764/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $59,282
Students: 2,473

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Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1970

US #465 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $33,817/yr
Earnings (10yr): $42,810
Students: 9,136

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Concordia University-Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1893

US #583 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,462/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $59,871
Students: 3,018

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Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1854

US #626 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $20,744/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $61,106
Students: 1,776

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Augsburg University

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1869

US #736 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $23,873/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $58,829
Students: 2,494

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The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1912

US #745 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $27,846/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $65,934
Students: 1,765

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University of Northwestern-St Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1902

US #759 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $27,705/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $50,755
Students: 1,442

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Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1916

US #915 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $26,672/yr
Admission rate: 23%
Earnings (10yr): $48,057
Students: 796

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North Central University

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1930

US #996 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $25,817/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $45,064
Students: 709

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Concordia College at Moorhead

Moorhead, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1891

US #1128 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $24,902/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $59,317
Students: 1,829

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College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1913

US #1149 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $26,640/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $63,260
Students: 1,370

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Saint Johns University

Collegeville, Minnesota · Private University

US #1162 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $25,672/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $76,786
Students: 1,395

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Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1927

US #1250 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $20,148/yr
Admission rate: 39%
Earnings (10yr): $46,110
Students: 669

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Herzing University-Minneapolis

St. Louis Park, Minnesota · Private University

US #1412 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $16,670/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $36,909
Students: 740

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Martin Luther College

New Ulm, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1995

US #1515 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $18,463/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $47,491
Students: 725

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1886

US #1597 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $29,926/yr
Admission rate: 48%
Earnings (10yr): $40,873
Students: 705

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Bethany Global University

Bloomington, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1948

US #1727 Admissions open

Net price: $37,790/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Students: 81

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Master's universities in Minnesota?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of St Thomas, Capella University, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Master's universities in Minnesota?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Master's universities in Minnesota?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in Minnesota?

Filtering by Minnesota keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Master's universities in Minnesota

This page lists private Master's universities in Minnesota held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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