2026 Cosmetology Rankings · MN
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Minnesota
16 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in Minnesota out of 1,293 nationally
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Partial Data Rankings
1,293
Ranked Nationally
Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Minnesota
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#1 in MN
#60 nationally
#60
Complete Data Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN
See the campus Public
Overall Score 62.5
62.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 79%
1.9% productivity Retention 29%
60% retained Completion 45%
34.9% complete programs Enrollment 5,198
Programs 19 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $5,486
#2 in MN
#66 nationally
#66
Complete Data Riverland Community College
Austin, MN
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Overall Score 61.6
61.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 48%
0.8% productivity Retention 87%
75% retained Completion 64%
40.4% complete programs Enrollment 3,959
Programs 22 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $5,585
#3 in MN
#130 nationally
#130
Complete Data Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
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Overall Score 46.7
46.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 28%
0.5% productivity Retention 70%
70% retained Completion 73%
43.9% complete programs Enrollment 3,148
Programs 16 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $5,473
#4 in MN
#149 nationally
#149
Complete Data Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Granite Falls, MN
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Overall Score 42.7
42.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 19%
0.4% productivity Retention 62%
68% retained Completion 80%
47.6% complete programs Enrollment 3,695
Programs 17 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $5,848
#5 in MN
#167 nationally
#167
Complete Data Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona, MN
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Overall Score 38.3
38.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 27%
0.5% productivity Retention 38%
63% retained Completion 73%
44.3% complete programs Enrollment 2,331
Programs 18 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $6,374
#6 in MN
#170 nationally
#170
Complete Data Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Fergus Falls, MN
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Overall Score 38
38 / 100
Trade Productivity 13%
0.3% productivity Retention 66%
69% retained Completion 60%
39.1% complete programs Enrollment 5,645
Programs 22 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $5,424
#7 in MN
#172 nationally
#172
Complete Data Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
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Overall Score 37.5
37.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 30%
0.6% productivity Retention 20%
58% retained Completion 32%
31.9% complete programs Enrollment 8,726
Programs 25 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $5,475
#8 in MN
#361 nationally
#361
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood
Maplewood, MN
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 73.9
73.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 76%
45.9% productivity Retention 83%
96% retained Enrollment 85
Programs 1 fields
#9 in MN
#391 nationally
#391
Partial Data Nova Academy of Cosmetology
Rochester, MN
See the campus Private For-Profit
Overall Score 71.6
71.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 74%
43.9% productivity Retention 48%
83% retained Enrollment 205
Programs 1 fields