7 Great Christian Colleges in Minnesota
The Twin Cities area is full of great Christian colleges and universities. The following Minnesota Christian colleges offer opportunities to further your academic studies while pursuing a Christ-centered education. Read on to learn more about 7 of the best Christian Colleges in Minnesota.
1. Bethany Lutheran College
Bethany Lutheran College is a liberal arts college situated in Mankato, MN, overlooking the Minnesota River Valley. The college provides Christian higher education to students in a challenging academic environment that fosters productive and fulfilling lives through truth, knowledge, and discernment.
This college offers a variety of majors and minors, in addition to athletics programs, arts programs, graduate programs, and numerous clubs and organizations. The top five majors at Bethany Lutheran College are biology, business administration, education, communications, and nursing. Take a virtual tour of the college or schedule an in-person visit here.
Undergraduate Tuition: $31,870
School Size: 800
Average Class Size: 17
Learn more about Bethany Lutheran College on page 118 of THE Guide.
2. Bethel University, MN
Bethel University, MN, is a private, 4-year liberal arts university located 10 minutes from the state’s capital, Saint Paul. This Christian university is dedicated to academic excellence and integrating faith into every aspect of both academic studies and daily life.
The Christian school offers over 100 areas of study, various career development opportunities, countless clubs and organizations, study abroad programs, and varsity sports. The top five majors include nursing, applied health sciences, biological sciences, physics and engineering, and business.
Undergraduate Tuition: $25,990
School Size: 3,684
Average Class Size: 19
Learn more about Bethel University on page 22 of THE Guide.
3. Bethlehem College & Seminary
Located in the heart of Minneapolis, MN, Bethlehem College & Seminary is a small school with a tight-knit community of students, teachers, pastors, and church members. The school offers Bachelor of Arts programs in Theology and Biblical Studies, Theology and Global Studies, Theology and Letters, and Master of Arts.
Bethlehem College & Seminary uses an Omnia Core structure in its resident undergraduate program, which offers the option to complete an accelerated Master’s Degree at the end of the four years. In addition, there’s an evening degree option in Bachelor of Theology for working adults to complete their unfinished degrees.
Undergraduate Tuition: $8,000
School Size: 92 (undergrad)
Student-Faculty Ratio: 5:1
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4. Concordia University, St. Paul
Located just minutes from downtown St. Paul, Concordia University, St. Paul is a private Christian university rooted in the Lutheran tradition. The university emphasizes academic excellence, service, and leadership while integrating faith into learning and campus life.
Concordia offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and online programs designed to prepare students for meaningful careers and service-oriented lives. Popular areas of study include business, education, nursing, and ministry-related fields. Students benefit from small class sizes, hands-on learning opportunities, and strong connections to the Twin Cities professional community.
Undergraduate Tuition: $26,400
School Size: 5,928 students
Student-Faculty Ratio: 16:1
5. Crown College
Located 40 minutes from the Twin Cities in MN, Crown College offers on-campus, online, and graduate degree programs and has 16 NCAA Division III athletic teams, internship programs, and summer outreach programs.
With a Christian worldview deeply rooted in each program, Crown College prepares you for a career that will be influential in the real world. Its top academic programs include media arts, marketing and sales management, medical biology and exercise science, psychology and master's in counseling, and next gen ministry leadership.
Undergraduate Tuition: $31,690
School Size: 1,727
Average Class Size: 20
Learn more about Crown College on page 128 of THE Guide.
6. North Central University
North Central University is a private, 4-year liberal arts school located in downtown Minneapolis. The university is dedicated to helping students reach their potential, both academically and spiritually.
NCU offers more than 60 Christ-centered academic programs taught by biblically grounded faculty. The top five majors include education, business administration, worship leadership, and sports management.
Undergraduate Tuition: $31,260
School Size: 850
Student-Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Learn more about North Central University on page 147 of THE Guide.
7. University of Northwestern – St. Paul
Located in the middle of the Twin Cities, the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, is a Christian university with over 75 areas of undergraduate study and five master’s degree programs. In addition, the school has over 30 clubs and organizations for students and NCAA Division III sports.
The school has a dedicated Christ-centered community that encourages spiritual development through worship and engagement. Popular majors include nursing, psychology, kinesiology, business administration, and engineering.
Undergraduate Tuition: $37,996
School Size: 3,200
Average Class Size: 22
Learn more about University of Northwestern - St. Paul on page 98 of THE Guide.
Wrapping Up
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