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22 universities in Minnesota for international students (2026–27)
22 universities in Minnesota are on the Common App for 2026–27. The table shows each one's city, first deadline, application fee for international students, acceptance rate and published tuition. Some public universities use their own application instead of the Common App, so they aren't listed here.
Updated September 25, 2026
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| University | City | First deadline | Intl fee | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg University | Minneapolis | Rolling | $100 | 82% | $45,452 |
| Bethany Lutheran College | Mankato | Nov 25, 2026 · EA | $25 | 39% | $31,360 |
| Bethel University (MN) | Saint Paul | Jul 28, 2027 · RD | $0 | 87.8% | $44,226 |
| Carleton College | Northfield | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $0 | 20.4% | $68,892 |
| The College of St. Scholastica | Duluth | Rolling | $0 | 93% | $41,778 |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | Moorhead | Rolling | $0 | 62.6% | $31,170 |
| Concordia University, St. Paul | Saint Paul | Rolling | $0 | 78.9% | $25,600 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Peter | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | 61% | $56,076 |
| Hamline University (MN) | Saint Paul | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | 87.6% | $50,004 |
| Macalester College | Saint Paul | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $0 | 28.5% | $68,104 |
| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Minneapolis | Dec 1, 2026 · EA | $50 | 48.5% | $45,484 |
| North Central University | Minneapolis | Dec 1, 2026 · EA | $150 | 99% | $32,220 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona | Rolling | $0 | 92.8% | $45,080 |
| St. Catherine University | Saint Paul | Rolling | $0 | 91.8% | $51,454 |
| St. Olaf College | Northfield | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $0 | 48.3% | $59,760 |
| University of Minnesota Crookston | Crookston | Rolling | $30 | 87.9% | $13,288 |
| University of Minnesota Duluth | Duluth | Rolling | $50 | 88.8% | $20,130 |
| University of Minnesota Morris | Morris | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $30 | 74.9% | $16,710 |
| University of Minnesota Rochester | Rochester | Rolling | $30 | 71% | $15,016 |
| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | Minneapolis | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $55 | 79.7% | $38,362 |
| University of Northwestern-St. Paul | Saint Paul | Jul 28, 2027 · RD | $0 | 93.5% | $37,920 |
| University of St. Thomas (MN) | Saint Paul | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | 85.4% | $54,398 |
Built from each university's 2026–27 requirements as published on the Common App (updated September 25, 2026). Universities can change them during the season: confirm on the official page before you apply. Acceptance rates, international enrollment and costs come from the US Department of Education (IPEDS): fall 2024 admissions and enrollment, 2024–25 published tuition and fees. Download as CSV
Questions
How many universities in Minnesota are on the Common App?
22 for 2026–27.
Which universities in Minnesota are free to apply to for international students?
13 charge international applicants no application fee, including Bethel University (MN), Carleton College, The College of St. Scholastica and Concordia College at Moorhead.
What is the most selective university in Minnesota?
On the Common App, Carleton College: 20.4% of first-year applicants admitted for fall 2024.
What is the most affordable university in Minnesota?
By published out-of-state tuition and fees for 2024–25, University of Minnesota Crookston: $13,288.