2026 Cosmetology Rankings · MN
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Minnesota
16 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in Minnesota out of 1,295 nationally
16
Schools in MN
7
Full Data Rankings
9
Partial Data Rankings
1,295
Ranked Nationally
Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in Minnesota
Showing 1-9 of 16 schools
#1 in MN
#69 nationally
#69
Complete Data Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN
Public
Overall Score 61.3
61.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 78%
1.9% productivity Retention 26%
59% retained Completion 44%
34.9% complete programs Enrollment 5,198
Programs 19 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $5,486
#2 in MN
#91 nationally
#91
Complete Data Riverland Community College
Austin, MN
Public
Overall Score 53.5
53.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 46%
0.8% productivity Retention 51%
65% retained Completion 64%
40.4% complete programs Enrollment 3,959
Programs 22 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $5,585
#3 in MN
#143 nationally
#143
Complete Data Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
Public
Overall Score 44.4
44.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 27%
0.5% productivity Retention 63%
68% retained Completion 72%
43.9% complete programs Enrollment 3,148
Programs 16 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $5,473
#4 in MN
#146 nationally
#146
Complete Data Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Granite Falls, MN
Public
Overall Score 44.1
44.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 18%
0.4% productivity Retention 72%
70% retained Completion 79%
47.6% complete programs Enrollment 3,695
Programs 17 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $5,848
#5 in MN
#168 nationally
#168
Complete Data Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona, MN
Public
Overall Score 39.8
39.8 / 100
Trade Productivity 26%
0.5% productivity Retention 48%
64% 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 Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
Public
Overall Score 39.6
39.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 29%
0.6% productivity Retention 33%
61% retained Completion 32%
31.9% complete programs Enrollment 8,726
Programs 25 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $5,475
#7 in MN
#190 nationally
#190
Complete Data Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Fergus Falls, MN
Public
Overall Score 34.7
34.7 / 100
Trade Productivity 13%
0.3% productivity Retention 51%
65% retained Completion 59%
39.1% complete programs Enrollment 5,645
Programs 22 fields
In-State Tuition (excl. fees) $5,424
#8 in MN
#374 nationally
#374
Partial Data Nova Academy of Cosmetology
Rochester, MN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 74
74 / 100
Trade Productivity 74%
43.9% productivity Retention 56%
85% retained Enrollment 205
Programs 1 fields
#9 in MN
#376 nationally
#376
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood
Maplewood, MN
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