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The median SAT ranking is a measure of the overall academic performance of students on campus. It's important to note that students often feel most comfortable on campuses where their own academic performance is close to the average performance of other students. Students who fall either far above or below the median can sometimes feel out of place amongst their peers.

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Rank	Institution	Est. Median SAT	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Carleton College	1490	20.41	1,450 – 1,540	28047	53989	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Est. Median SAT 1,490 1.0% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $28,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
2	Macalester College	1425	28.52	1,360 – 1,510	40225	46244	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Research and Experimental Psychology, Other....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,425 0.3% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $40,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
3	St Olaf College	1378	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	26756	48373	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 47 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Est. Median SAT 1,378 0.7% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $26,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
4	Gustavus Adolphus College	1273	60.99	1,180 – 1,370	26094	51546	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 5,290 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 3,230 of them. The college has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Est. Median SAT 1,273 2.2% Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
5	Bethel University	1214	87.8	1,120 – 1,310	31738	55145	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 86% first year retention rate. Est. Median SAT 1,214 2.0% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
6	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	1193	92.78	1,080 – 1,310	22032	54549	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,193 Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,032 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
7	Saint Johns University	1174	90.62	1,070 – 1,280	28504	59843	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN Saint John’s University is an all-male school that has a partnership with the College of Saint Benedict, the women’s college. They share curriculum and access to resources. Saint John’s has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 86% first year retention rate. Est. Median SAT 1,174 3.3% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $28,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,843
8	College of Saint Benedict	1164	91.52	1,050 – 1,280	28400	54567	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN Partnered with Saint John’s University for men, the College of Saint Benedict is exclusively for women. The school got its start in 1913 with only six students. Since 1955, the two campuses have shared resources. CSB has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 86% first year retention rate, and 74% four year graduation rate. Est. Median SAT 1,164 0.9% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $28,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,567
9	Hamline University	1163	87.63	1,020 – 1,320	22390	47139	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 88% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,163 1.4% Acceptance Rate 87.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $22,390 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
10	Concordia College at Moorhead	1160	62.65	1,080 – 1,240	25190	48225	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Est. Median SAT 1,160 3.6% Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $25,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
11	St Catherine University	1140	91.85	1,040 – 1,240	20918	52795	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,140 Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
12	The College of Saint Scholastica	1110	92.96	1,010 – 1,210	26083	62332	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 17% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,110 5.9% Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
13	Augsburg University	1065	81.98	940 – 1,190	24561	48616	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 48% of students will......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,065 Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,561 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616