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RN programs in Minneapolis, Minnesota

17 RN (registered nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

11 schools offer these RN programs with classes in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care and teach patients and their families about health conditions. To work as one, you graduate from an approved nursing program (a bachelor's or associate degree in nursing, or a hospital diploma) and pass a licensing exam for your state nursing license.1 The exam is the NCLEX-RN from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which the nursing boards of every state, DC and four US territories use in deciding who gets a license.2

In Minneapolis, 1 of the 17 programs takes students without a high school diploma, 15 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 17 programs here are RN associate degree (ADN, 9 programs) and RN bachelor's degree (BSN, 8 programs).

See the 17 programs

All 63 RN programs in Minnesota, including online programs

How much do RN programs cost in Minneapolis?

Two-year degrees (9 programs)
$11,197 to $12,751most of them, usually 120 weeks long
Bachelor's degrees (8 programs)
$19,958 to $36,860most of them, usually 165 to 180 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
82%
Working 6 months later
83%
Earned a year, estimated
about $52,800
Length
120 to 180 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Minneapolis may also offer RN programs. How these figures are made

Are there free RN programs in Minneapolis?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 17 RN programs in Minneapolis approved for WIOA funding

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17 programs

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridPrerequisite courses

    Nursing (BSN)

    St. Catherine University

    St. Paul

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    St. Catherine University, St. PaulRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$56,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,465
    Program website, Nursing (BSN) at St. Catherine University
    More details about Nursing (BSN) at St. Catherine University
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,157
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    2,245
    Earned a year, estimated
    $56,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,465
    Program website, Nursing (BSN) at St. Catherine University

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personNo diploma needed

    Nursing B S N

    University of Minnesota Twin Cities

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Minnesota Twin Cities, MinneapolisRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$68,300
    Price if you pay yourself$48,064
    Program website, Nursing B S N at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
    More details about Nursing B S N at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,068
    Length
    180 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,324
    Earned a year, estimated
    $68,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $48,064
    Program website, Nursing B S N at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    Metropolitan State University

    St. Paul

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Metropolitan State University, St. PaulRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$63,800
    Price if you pay yourself$33,125
    Program website, Nursing at Metropolitan State University
    More details about Nursing at Metropolitan State University
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,961
    Length
    180 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,312
    Earned a year, estimated
    $63,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $33,125
    Program website, Nursing at Metropolitan State University

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing (MANE)

    Anoka-Ramsey Community College

    Cambridge

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka-Ramsey Community College, CambridgeRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$51,600
    Price if you pay yourself$11,197

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
    More details about Nursing (MANE) at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,907
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,244
    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,197
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Anoka-Ramsey Community College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing (MANE)

    Anoka-Ramsey Community College

    Coon Rapids

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon RapidsRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$51,600
    Price if you pay yourself$11,197

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
    More details about Nursing (MANE) at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,907
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,244
    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,197
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Anoka-Ramsey Community College

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    Herzing University

    St. Louis Park

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Herzing University, St. Louis ParkRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$58,100
    Price if you pay yourself$84,675
    Program website, Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Herzing University
    More details about Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Herzing University
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,524
    Length
    120 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,960
    Students counted
    1,011
    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $84,675
    Program website, Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Herzing University

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing (MANE)

    Inver Hills Community College

    Inver Grove Heights

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove HeightsRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$52,800
    Price if you pay yourself$12,281
    Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Inver Hills Community College
    More details about Nursing (MANE) at Inver Hills Community College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,193
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    960
    Earned a year, estimated
    $52,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,281
    Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Inver Hills Community College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    Century College

    White Bear Lake

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Century College, White Bear LakeRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$50,200
    Price if you pay yourself$11,284
    Program website, Nursing at Century College
    More details about Nursing at Century College
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,562
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    861
    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,284
    Program website, Nursing at Century College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College, MinneapolisRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$53,300
    Price if you pay yourself$10,234
    Program website, Nursing at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    More details about Nursing at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,325
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    775
    Earned a year, estimated
    $53,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,234
    Program website, Nursing at Minneapolis Community and Technical College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing (MANE)

    North Hennepin Community College

    Brooklyn Park

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn ParkRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$50,800
    Price if you pay yourself$12,751
    Program website, Nursing (MANE) at North Hennepin Community College
    More details about Nursing (MANE) at North Hennepin Community College
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,704
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    666
    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,751
    Program website, Nursing (MANE) at North Hennepin Community College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing (MANE)

    Normandale Community College

    Bloomington

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Normandale Community College, BloomingtonRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$47,200
    Price if you pay yourself$12,474
    Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Normandale Community College
    More details about Nursing (MANE) at Normandale Community College
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,793
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    655
    Earned a year, estimated
    $47,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,474
    Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Normandale Community College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Nursing

    Rasmussen University

    Bloomington

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rasmussen University, BloomingtonRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$48,738

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Professional Nursing at Rasmussen University
    More details about Professional Nursing at Rasmussen University
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    120 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $48,738
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10
    Program website, Professional Nursing at Rasmussen University

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    North Hennepin Community College

    Brooklyn Park

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn ParkRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$19,958
    Program website, Nursing at North Hennepin Community College
    More details about Nursing at North Hennepin Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    180 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,958
    Program website, Nursing at North Hennepin Community College

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    Inver Hills Community College

    Inver Grove Heights

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove HeightsRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$19,958
    Program website, Nursing at Inver Hills Community College
    More details about Nursing at Inver Hills Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    180 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,958
    Program website, Nursing at Inver Hills Community College

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    Normandale Community College

    Bloomington

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Normandale Community College, BloomingtonRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$19,958
    Program website, Nursing at Normandale Community College
    More details about Nursing at Normandale Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    180 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,958
    Program website, Nursing at Normandale Community College

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    Anoka-Ramsey Community College

    Coon Rapids

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon RapidsRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$19,958
    Program website, Nursing at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
    More details about Nursing at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    180 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,958
    Program website, Nursing at Anoka-Ramsey Community College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Nursing

    Rasmussen University

    Lake Elmo

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rasmussen University, Lake ElmoRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$48,738
    Program website, Professional Nursing at Rasmussen University
    More details about Professional Nursing at Rasmussen University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    120 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $48,738
    Program website, Professional Nursing at Rasmussen University

How to pay for RN programs in Minneapolis

WIOA funding can pay for RN programs in Minneapolis

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for RN programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for RN programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Minneapolis

How RN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care across Minnesota: Nursing and patient care programs in Minnesota

Where the Minneapolis RN program numbers come from

Which Minneapolis RN programs are on this list?

These are the RN programs with classes in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Minnesota page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Minneapolis RN programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about RN programs in Minneapolis

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses
  2. National Council of State Boards of Nursing: U.S. Members
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List