Best Theology & Ministry Colleges in Minnesota
18 accredited institutions in Minnesota offering theology & ministry programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
18
Colleges
1,545
Graduates/yr
0
Public
Master's
Top Degree
Ranked: Theology & Ministry Programs in Minnesota
1
Private NonprofitMaster's
Luther Seminary
Saint Paul
405
Graduates/yr
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2
Private NonprofitMaster's
Bethel University
Saint Paul
171
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$42,760
Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
$21,600
Net Price <$30K
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bethany Global University
Bloomington
162
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$18,750
Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
$23,116
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
North Central University
Minneapolis
132
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$28,500
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$19,571
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Martin Luther College
New Ulm
111
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$17,770
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$17,830
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitMaster's
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius
105
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$29,300
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$22,501
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitMaster's
Bethlehem College & Seminary
Minneapolis
102
Graduates/yr
$7,520
Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul
90
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$35,970
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$20,494
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitMaster's
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
St. Paul
81
Graduates/yr
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10
Private NonprofitMaster's
Saint Johns University
Collegeville
78
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$52,700
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$14,484
Net Price <$30K
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11
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of St Thomas
Saint Paul
45
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$50,788
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$24,757
Net Price <$30K
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12
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Oak Hills Christian College
Bemidji
18
Graduates/yr
$18,360
Tuition
12%
Grad Rate
$17,154
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona
12
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$42,500
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$15,068
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph
9
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$52,700
Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
$15,533
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
St Catherine University
Saint Paul
6
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$36,694
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$15,616
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
St Olaf College
Northfield
6
Graduates/yr
52%
Acceptance
$56,970
Tuition
84%
Grad Rate
$8,659
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul
6
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$25,000
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$14,696
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Augsburg University
Minneapolis
6
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$43,142
Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
$20,925
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Theology & Ministry in Minnesota
Minnesota has 18 accredited colleges offering theology & ministry programs, producing 1,545 graduates annually.
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.