Top ADN Programs in Minnesota
Associate degree programs (ADN, ASN, AAS in Nursing) that prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN.
23 schools in Minnesota reported ADN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified ADN program profile. ADN / ASN Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (23)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Alexandria, MN | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College | Coon Rapids, MN | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Brainerd, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Century College | White Bear Lake, MN | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Cloquet, MN | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights, MN | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Lake Superior College | Duluth, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Minneapolis, MN | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | Winona, MN | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls, MN | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Normandale Community College | Bloomington, MN | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park, MN | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Northland Community and Technical College | Thief River Falls, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Northwest Technical College | Bemidji, MN | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Pine Technical & Community College | Pine City, MN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota | St. Cloud, MN | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar, MN | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Riverland Community College | Austin, MN | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |