Capella University has the highest ratio of students per faculty. It means that a faculty may teach large number of students and the average class size may also large. Its students to faculty ratio was 41 to last year.
Walden University and Minnesota State University-Mankato also have higher ratio of students per faculty.
For the ranking, we exclude schools with fewer than 5,000 students.
Capella University has the lowest students to faculty ratio of 41 to 1. The lowest students to faculty ratio means that there are fewer students per class and/or one faculty needs to take care of a small number of students. Walden University has the second highest ratio of 31 to 1.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $21,335 and graduate tuition & fees is $17,439 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High Student-Faculty Ratio Minnesota Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 84.61%, and the average SAT score is 1,294, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | Students to Faculty Ratio | Total Population | Full-time Faculty | Part-time Faculty | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduation Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - | Capella University Minneapolis, MNPrivate, 4-year | 41 to 1 5 to 1 | 47,761 | 168 | 1,245 | $14,400 | 20.00% |
| 2 - | Walden University Minneapolis, MNPrivate, 4-year | 31 to 1 1 to 1 | 49,441 | 242 | 2,300 | $11,067 | - |
| 3 - | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MNPublic, 4-year | 21 to 1 - | 15,271 | 490 | 200 | $18,942 ($9,572) | 54.00% |
| 4 - | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MNPublic, 4-year | 18 to 1 1 to 1 | 10,732 | 331 | 168 | $10,245 ($10,245) | 40.00% |
| 5 - | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MNPublic, 4-year | 17 to 1 1 to 1 | 56,666 | 3,767 | 1,385 | $38,362 ($17,214) | 85.00% |
| 6 2 | Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year | 16 to 1 1 to 1 | 6,003 | 88 | 315 | $25,600 | 46.00% |
| 6 1 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MNPublic, 4-year | 16 to 1 - | 9,253 | 465 | 97 | $20,134 ($14,608) | 65.00% |
| 6 1 | Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MNPublic, 4-year | 16 to 1 - | 8,214 | 104 | 125 | $10,361 ($10,361) | 45.00% |
| 9 1 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MNPublic, 4-year | 15 to 1 1 to 1 | 6,660 | 164 | 352 | $9,840 ($9,840) | 44.00% |
| 10 1 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MNPrivate, 4-year | 14 to 1 1 to 1 | 9,410 | 411 | 474 | $54,398 | 76.00% |
| Average | 21 to 1 | 21,941 | 623 | 666 | $21,335 ($11,973) | 52.78% |