Colleges · Rochester
Colleges in Rochester, MN
Rochester is home to 3 colleges with about 5,215 students on campus. The largest is Rochester Community and Technical College, the most selective Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (admits 39%).
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
3degree-granting, in Rochester
Students on campus
5,215fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Rochester Community and Technical College3,164 on campus
Most selective
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Scienceadmits 39% of applicants
Lowest net price
University of Minnesota-Rochester$13,744 a year after aid
Every college
All 3 colleges in Rochester
Rochester Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · 3,164 on campus
Openadmitted$14knet price29%graduate$45kearnings
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,480 on campus
39%admitted—net price—graduate$80kearnings
University of Minnesota-RochesterUniversity or college · Public · 571 on campus
71%admitted$14knet price57%graduate$69kearnings
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Rochester: Nova Academy of Cosmetology (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Rochester
0 more colleges are within 30 miles of Rochester.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Rochester0.8 mi1,480 studentsUniversity of Minnesota-RochesterUniversity or college · Public · Rochester0.9 mi571 studentsRochester Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rochester2.8 mi3,164 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Rochester. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.