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Minnesota College Accreditation Levels

Requirements to take the CPA exam and earn a CPA certificate in Minnesota vary depending on the accreditation level of the college or university that awarded the degree.

Note: This list is for reference only. To confirm an accreditation level for a college or university, check with an advisor or the school's accounting department.

Level 1 schools

The educational institution (a four-year degree-granting college or university) is accredited.

  • Augsburg College
  • Bemidji State University
  • Bethel University
  • Capella University
  • College of St. Benedict
  • College of St. Catherine
  • College of St. Scholastica
  • Concordia College - Moorhead
  • Concordia University
  • Devry University
  • Globe College
  • Gustavus Adolphus College
  • Metropolitan State University
  • Minnesota School of Business
  • Minnesota State University - Moorhead
  • National American University
  • Northwestern College
  • Rasmussen College
  • Southwest Minnesota State University
  • St. John's University
  • St. Mary's University
  • University of Minnesota - Crookston
  • University of St. Thomas
  • Winona State University

Level 2 schools

The business school or college of business within the educational institution is accredited.

  • Minnesota State University - Mankato, College of Business
  • St. Cloud State University, G.R. Herberger College of Business
  • University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management
  • University of Minnesota - Duluth, Labovitz School of Business & Economics

Level 3 schools

The accounting program or department within the educational institution is accredited.

  • Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota

Have questions?

The MNCPA does not approve exam applications.  Contact the Minnesota Board of Accountancy at 651-296-7938 with questions regarding specific courses.

References

CPA education requirements

» Requirements

» Accreditation levels

» MN accounting programs


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