The Best Business Programs Near North Dakota for 2027

Based in Saint Bonifacius, MN, Crown College is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Business program lands at #4 of the 10 ranked here, earning a 75.6 Program Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 74.4 group average, in the middle third of the 10 ranked programs, 6.1 points behind top-ranked Dordt University. The program graduates 45% of its students, below the 59% average across the ranked schools. Crown College admits 23% of applicants, more selective than the 62% average for the group. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 45% to 75%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 1,846 students.

On cost, Crown College charges $30,470 a year in-state. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $8,838 at Minnesota State University Moorhead to $54,540 at Saint Johns University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the main draw here is its genuine selectivity.

Dickinson State University's School of Business and Entrepreneurship runs the Master of Entrepreneurship, which the school describes as a rigorous immersion in the nature of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial process. Students learn through experience and reflection. They are encouraged, but not required, to start a venture while in the program. The degree is meant for students interested in entrepreneurship in for-profit, nonprofit or public sector settings, and it sits alongside the university's Small Business Development Center. Dickinson State says its graduate programs are primarily online classes. Admission requires a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, a minimum 3.0 GPA, though lower GPAs may be admitted based on documented potential, and a statement of purpose. The school reports Higher Learning Commission accreditation for the degree.

Dickinson State admits 37% of applicants and graduates 51% of its students, and it enrolls 1,410 students overall. The program carries a Program Score of 75 out of 100, the basis of its ranking. It fits working adults and aspiring founders who want a graduate business credential without relocating, and applicants from any undergraduate major who can write a persuasive statement of purpose. International students should note the school says its graduate programs do not support the F-1 visa process.

Concordia College at Moorhead is a private, nonprofit institution in Moorhead, MN. Its Business program ranks #6 of the 10 analyzed here with a 72.5 Program Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 74.4 group average, in the middle third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 61% of its students, above the 59% average across the ranked schools. Concordia College at Moorhead admits 63% of applicants, less selective than the 62% average for the group. That is more open than the 23% rate at Crown College, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 45% to 75%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 1,935 students.

On cost, Concordia College at Moorhead charges $30,400 a year in-state. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $8,838 at Minnesota State University Moorhead to $54,540 at Saint Johns University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the main draw here is its above-average completion.

Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution in Marshall, MN. Its Business program ranks #7 of the 10 analyzed here with a 72.5 Program Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 74.4 group average, in the lower third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 45% of its students, below the 59% average across the ranked schools. Southwest Minnesota State University admits 62% of applicants, more selective than the 62% average for the group. That is more open than the 23% rate at Crown College, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 45% to 75%. The university enrolls 8,214 students overall. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Southwest Minnesota State University charges $8,840 a year in-state. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $8,838 at Minnesota State University Moorhead to $54,540 at Saint Johns University. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with genuine selectivity.

Based in Orange City, IA, Northwestern College is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Business program lands at #8 of the 10 ranked here, earning a 71.0 Program Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 74.4 group average, in the lower third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 66% of its students, above the 59% average across the ranked schools. Northwestern College admits 80% of applicants, less selective than the 62% average for the group. That is more open than the 23% rate at Crown College, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 45% to 75%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 1,705 students.

On cost, Northwestern College charges $36,400 a year in-state. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $8,838 at Minnesota State University Moorhead to $54,540 at Saint Johns University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the main draw here is its above-average completion.

Based in St. Cloud, MN, Rasmussen University-Minnesota is a private, for-profit institution. Its Business program lands at #9 of the 10 ranked here, earning a 70.4 Program Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 74.4 group average, in the lower third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 53% of its students, below the 59% average across the ranked schools. Rasmussen University-Minnesota holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 45% to 75%. The university enrolls 9,416 students overall. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Rasmussen University-Minnesota charges $10,595 a year in-state. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $8,838 at Minnesota State University Moorhead to $54,540 at Saint Johns University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with an online option.

Saint Johns University is a private, nonprofit institution in Collegeville, MN. Its Business program ranks #10 of the 10 analyzed here with a 69.7 Program Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 74.4 group average, in the lower third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 75% of its students, above the 59% average across the ranked schools. Saint Johns University admits 91% of applicants, less selective than the 62% average for the group. That is more open than the 23% rate at Crown College, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 45% to 75%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 1,572 students.

On cost, Saint Johns University charges $54,540 a year in-state. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $8,838 at Minnesota State University Moorhead to $54,540 at Saint Johns University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the main draw here is its above-average completion.