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Best History Colleges in Minnesota

26 accredited institutions in Minnesota offering history programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

26
Colleges
828
Graduates/yr
10
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: History Programs in Minnesota

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
240
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$14,496
In-State Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato
72
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$8,356
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth
66
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$12,766
In-State Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
St Olaf College
Northfield
51
Graduates/yr
52%
Acceptance
$56,970
Tuition
84%
Grad Rate
$8,659
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter
45
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$53,570
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$13,796
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Carleton College
Northfield
42
Graduates/yr
22%
Acceptance
$65,043
Tuition
91%
Grad Rate
$11,645
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of St Thomas
Saint Paul
36
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$50,788
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$24,757
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Augsburg University
Minneapolis
30
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$43,142
Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
$20,925
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicBachelor's
University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris
30
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$12,932
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hamline University
Saint Paul
24
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$47,134
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$17,986
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicBachelor's
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall
24
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$8,840
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
Winona State University
Winona
24
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$8,388
In-State Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Macalester College
Saint Paul
24
Graduates/yr
28%
Acceptance
$64,678
Tuition
90%
Grad Rate
$12,933
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph
18
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$52,700
Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
$15,533
Net Price <$30K
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15
PublicBachelor's
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul
18
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$8,571
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead
15
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$29,400
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$18,683
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Johns University
Collegeville
12
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$52,700
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$14,484
Net Price <$30K
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18
PublicBachelor's
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead
9
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$8,838
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius
9
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$29,300
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$22,501
Net Price <$30K
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20
PublicBachelor's
Bemidji State University
Bemidji
9
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$8,994
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato
6
Graduates/yr
51%
Acceptance
$29,280
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$12,048
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona
6
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$42,500
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$15,068
Net Price <$30K
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul
6
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$35,970
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$20,494
Net Price <$30K
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bethel University
Saint Paul
6
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$42,760
Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
$21,600
Net Price <$30K
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25
PublicMaster's
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud
3
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$8,811
In-State Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth
3
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$39,530
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$16,210
Net Price <$30K
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Studying History in Minnesota

Minnesota has 26 accredited colleges offering history programs, producing 828 graduates annually. Of these, 10 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Minnesota residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.