Discover the latest statistics on women enrollment in colleges across Minnesota. Currently, there are 267,115 women enrolled out of a total of 411,982 students, resulting in a women enrollment ratio of 63.34%. This data highlights the representation of women in higher education for Minnesota.
The college with the highest women enrollment percentage is St Catherine University, boasting a remarkable 94.28% women enrollment ratio.
Following closely, Capella University ranks second with a women enrollment ratio of 84.36%, while Walden University holds the third spot at 83.94%. These institutions set the benchmark for women's representation in higher education.
Our analysis includes colleges with at least 1,000 total enrollments and excludes women's colleges to provide a balanced overview. For a comprehensive list of women's colleges, visit women's colleges.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $37,580 and graduate tuition & fees is $13,088 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High Women Enrollment Minnesota Private Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 82.77%, and the average SAT score is 1,240, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | Total Population | Undergraduate | Graduate | Men | Women | Online Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 14 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year | 3,651 118 | 2,498 (68.42%) | 1,153 (31.58%) | 209 (5.72%) | 3,442 (94.28%) | 1,130 (30.95%) |
| 2 17 | Capella University Minneapolis, MNPrivate, 4-year | 47,761 3,846 | 18,366 (38.45%) | 29,395 (61.55%) | 7,470 (15.64%) | 40,291 (84.36%) | 47,761 (100.00%) |
| 3 17 | Walden University Minneapolis, MNPrivate, 4-year | 49,441 5,218 | 9,144 (18.49%) | 40,297 (81.51%) | 7,942 (16.06%) | 41,499 (83.94%) | 49,441 (100.00%) |
| 4 6 | The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MNPrivate, 4-year | 2,930 49 | 1,810 (61.77%) | 1,120 (38.23%) | 915 (31.23%) | 2,015 (68.77%) | 727 (24.81%) |
| 5 4 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year | 2,565 133 | 1,806 (70.41%) | 759 (29.59%) | 880 (34.31%) | 1,685 (65.69%) | 429 (16.73%) |
| 6 11 | Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year | 6,003 149 | 3,424 (57.04%) | 2,579 (42.96%) | 2,198 (36.62%) | 3,805 (63.38%) | 2,761 (45.99%) |
| 7 9 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MNPrivate, 4-year | 4,505 674 | 1,932 (42.89%) | 2,573 (57.11%) | 1,670 (37.07%) | 2,835 (62.93%) | 2,181 (48.41%) |
| 8 6 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year | 3,603 82 | 2,755 (76.46%) | 848 (23.54%) | 1,432 (39.74%) | 2,171 (60.26%) | 741 (20.57%) |
| 9 3 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MNPrivate, 4-year | 3,249 88 | 2,527 (77.78%) | 722 (22.22%) | 1,343 (41.34%) | 1,906 (58.66%) | 79 (2.43%) |
| 10 1 | St Olaf College Northfield, MNPrivate, 4-year | 3,124 50 | 3,124 (100.00%) | - (-0.03%) | 1,301 (41.65%) | 1,823 (58.35%) | - (0.00%) |
| Average | 12,683 | 4,739 (37.36%) | 8,827 (69.60%) | 2,536 (19.99%) | 10,147 (80.01%) | 11,694 (92.20%) |