Top DNP Programs in Minnesota
Practice doctorates for nurses, entered after a BSN or an MSN.
9 schools in Minnesota reported DNP-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified DNP program profile. DNP 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 (9)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg University | Minneapolis, MN | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| College of Saint Benedict | Saint Joseph, MN | Private nonprofit | BSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Metropolitan State University | Saint Paul, MN | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-CRNA, DNP | CCNE |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mankato, MN | Public | BSN, DNP | CCNE, ACEN |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota | St. Cloud, MN | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| St Catherine University | Saint Paul, MN | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | ACEN |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | Duluth, MN | Private nonprofit | BSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP-Leadership, PhD-Leadership | CCNE |
| Winona State University | Winona, MN | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-Leadership, DNP-PMHNP | CCNE |