Federal data shows 10 culinary programs operating in Minnesota: 10 public. Real cost after grants ranges from $9,082 to $15,291 per year; the median school lands at $10,964.
Program mix: 3 of the 10 report baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions; 2 offer culinary or restaurant management (12.0504); 1 grant a bachelor’s-level credential in this family. The largest campus on the list is Normandale Community College (7,044 students). Every figure below comes from the College Scorecard and IPEDS federal data, retrieved July 2026. No rankings, just the numbers, sortable however you need them.
| School | City | Type | Tuition/yr | Net price/yr | Enrollment | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls | Public | $5,908 | $12,556 | 2,942 | Culinary Arts |
| Hennepin Technical CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Brooklyn Park | Public | $5,940 | $10,272 | 3,157 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Minnesota North CollegeReports culinary arts, baking & pastry, and management programs to the U.S. Dept. of Education. | Hibbing | Public | $6,022 | $10,432 | 2,013 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts Culinary Management |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar | Public | $6,121 | $10,046 | 2,162 | Culinary Arts |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud | Public | $6,124 | $9,635 | 3,113 | Culinary Arts |
| South Central CollegeLowest average net price in the state: $9,082/yr after grants. | North Mankato | Public | $6,146 | $9,082 | 1,946 | Culinary Arts |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Brainerd | Public | $6,249 | $13,869 | 1,614 | Culinary Arts |
| Saint Paul CollegeReports both culinary arts and baking & pastry completions. | Saint Paul | Public | $6,326 | $11,495 | 3,813 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| Normandale Community CollegeLargest enrollment on this list (7,044 students). | Bloomington | Public | $6,329 | $12,972 | 7,044 | Culinary Management |
| Southwest Minnesota State UniversityOffers a bachelor’s-level credential in this program family. | Marshall | Public | $10,361 | $15,291 | 2,315 | Culinary Arts |
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What Culinary School Costs in Minnesota
The lowest real-cost route in Minnesota is South Central College in North Mankato, at $9,082 a year average net price after grants. Public in-state tuition starts at $5,908 published, and community-college district residents can sometimes pay less than the listed rate. Sort the table by net price and check the out-of-state toggle if you are crossing state lines; residency can double the bill at public schools.
Minnesota Culinary School FAQs
How many culinary schools are in Minnesota?
10 Minnesota institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 10 public. The count covers degree- and certificate-granting schools in the College Scorecard as of July 2026.
How much does culinary school cost in Minnesota?
Average net price, what students actually pay per year after grants, ranges from $9,082 to $15,291 across Minnesota culinary schools, with a median of $10,963. Published tuition is often higher; net price is the more accurate number.
What is the cheapest culinary school in Minnesota?
South Central College in North Mankato has the lowest average net price at $9,082 per year. Community college district residents can sometimes pay less than the published in-state rate.
Which Minnesota schools offer baking and pastry programs?
3 Minnesota schools reported baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions in the latest federal data, including Hennepin Technical College, Minnesota North College, Saint Paul College.
Can I study culinary or restaurant management in Minnesota?
Yes, 2 schools report culinary/restaurant management (CIP 12.0504) programs: Minnesota North College, Normandale Community College.
Culinary Schools in Nearby States
School list, tuition, net price, and enrollment from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS completions data (CIP 12.05 family), retrieved July 2026. Notes are computed from the same records. See our methodology for how these lists are built.