Best online colleges in Minnesota
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in Minnesota3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Minnesota.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN · Private for-profit#9 in Minnesota
- Mostly online students
- 53% graduate
- 2
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- Mostly online students
- 45% graduate
- 3
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN · Private for-profitTop 19% for low debt
- Mostly online students
- 20% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota | $17,962 | $20,899 | $39,080 | 53% |
| Crown College | $26,672 | $22,500 | $48,057 | 45% |
| Capella University | $17,956 | $14,968 | $42,189 | 20% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.