Colleges and Universities in Minneapolis

Forbes named Minneapolis the third-best city in the country for young professionals in 2010 and the No. 1 city for finding employment in 2011. The city snagged these honors thanks to its overall low unemployment rate, a relatively low cost of living and a diversity of businesses hiring new workers.

While still in school, students thrive in the city thanks to a progressive outlook and active lifestyle. As of summer 2010, the city began offering free wireless Internet at more than 117 hotspots throughout the metro area. The Corporation for National and Community Service ranked it the top city nationally for volunteerism for four straight years between 2007 and 2010, and an Urban Agriculture Policy Plan is underway to promote locally grown food.

Colleges and Universities in Minneapolis

The largest of the Minneapolis universities--and one of the largest schools in the United States--is the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. With a sprawling campus spread between Minneapolis and neighboring St. Paul, the university's enrollment has reached more than 64,000, according to the school's website. The …

Directory of Minneapolis Colleges & Universities

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