When you think of college athletics in Minnesota there's one in particular that you most likely thought of right away. Would you be surprised if I told you that they are not considered the top school in Minnesota for athletics?

They're part of the BIG 10, they have quite a few incredible teams, and yet they aren't in the number one spot.

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The Best Colleges and Universities for Athletics in Minnesota

So if the University of Minnesota isn't the top spot (come on, you've figured out by now that's who I was referencing), then who is?

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This research was done by Niche, and they determined the colleges and universities with the best athletics in Minnesota for 2025.

Let's go through the top five and see if we're surprised by any or if they all make sense.

Best Minnesota Colleges and Universities for Athletics

When you think of college athletics in Minnesota, there's one school that you probably think of right away. However, that school isn't considered the best for athletics. This is according to Niche's rankings for 2025.

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