Showing Minnesota college and university sites. All education sites
Public colleges and universities in Minnesota are ranked and averaged together; private nonprofit institutions are listed below with their own average.
B 87
Average security score of 39 fully scanned Minnesota public college sites
4th
of 48 states and territories, ranked by average security score
39 of 40
Minnesota public college sites fully scanned. We couldn't fully scan 1, so they're listed without grades
B 85
Average security score of all 2,687 fully scanned education sites
How Minnesota security scores are distributed
Smoothed distribution of the 39 fully scanned Minnesota public college sites, score 0 to 100. Height shows how many sites score near each value.
Distribution of 39 scores. The data table lists counts by score range.
- Minnesota average
- All education average
View the data table
| Score range | Sites |
|---|---|
| 0 to 9 | 0 |
| 10 to 19 | 0 |
| 20 to 29 | 0 |
| 30 to 39 | 0 |
| 40 to 49 | 0 |
| 50 to 59 | 0 |
| 60 to 69 | 0 |
| 70 to 79 | 11 |
| 80 to 89 | 19 |
| 90 to 100 | 9 |
Minnesota by security grade, compared with all education sites
Share of fully scanned sites in each grade band. Minnesota: 39 sites. All education: 2687 sites.
- A (90 to 100)
- B to C (70 to 89)
- D to F (below 70)
View the data table
| Group | A (90 to 100) | B to C (70 to 89) | D to F (below 70) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 23% (9) | 77% (30) | 0% (0) |
| All education sites | 19% (505) | 79% (2,113) | 3% (69) |
Top 3 Minnesota public college sites by security score
#1 in Minnesota · U.S. education rank 1
Lake Superior College
A 100 security
- Accessibility B
- Botability A
- Security A
- Usability F
- Readability A
#1 in Minnesota · U.S. education rank 1
Metropolitan State University
A 100 security
- Accessibility A
- Botability A
- Security A
- Usability C
- Readability A
#1 in Minnesota · U.S. education rank 1
Minnesota North College
A 100 security
- Accessibility A
- Botability A
- Security A
- Usability C
- Readability A
What each check means
- Errors in the console. The page loads without JavaScript or network errors. Site may have hidden bugs that break features.
- X-Content-Type-Options. The site tells browsers not to guess the type of files it serves. Browsers might run dangerous files by mistake.
- Security.txt. The site has a security.txt file so researchers know how to report issues. Security researchers cannot report problems to you.
Minnesota public 4-year institutions by security score
14 sites, 14 fully scanned, average security score 88 (B). Part of the headline average.
| Rank | Site | Checks passed | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
metrostate.edu
Metropolitan State University U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
crk.umn.edu
University of Minnesota-Crookston U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
morris.umn.edu
University of Minnesota-Morris U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
r.umn.edu
University of Minnesota-Rochester U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 2 |
minnstate.edu
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office U.S. rank 2 |
8 of 9 checks pass | B |
| 2 |
winona.edu
Winona State University U.S. rank 2 |
8 of 9 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
bemidjistate.edu
Bemidji State University U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
mnsu.edu
Minnesota State University-Mankato U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
d.umn.edu
University of Minnesota-Duluth U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
twin-cities.umn.edu
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 4 |
smsu.edu
Southwest Minnesota State University U.S. rank 5 |
7 of 9 checks pass | C |
| 5 |
fdltcc.edu
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College U.S. rank 6 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
| 5 |
mnstate.edu
Minnesota State University Moorhead U.S. rank 6 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
| 5 |
stcloudstate.edu
Saint Cloud State University U.S. rank 6 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
Minnesota public 2-year institutions by security score
26 sites, 25 fully scanned, average security score 86 (B). Part of the headline average.
| Rank | Site | Checks passed | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
lsc.edu
Lake Superior College U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
minnesotanorth.edu
Minnesota North College U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
southeastmn.edu
Minnesota State College Southeast U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
riverland.edu
Riverland Community College U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
saintpaul.edu
Saint Paul College U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 2 |
alextech.edu
Alexandria Technical & Community College U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 2 |
anokaramsey.edu
Anoka-Ramsey Community College U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 2 |
clcmn.edu
Central Lakes College-Brainerd U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 2 |
dctc.edu
Dakota County Technical College U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 2 |
inverhills.edu
Inver Hills Community College U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 2 |
lltc.edu
Leech Lake Tribal College U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 2 |
mnwest.edu
Minnesota West Community and Technical College U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 2 |
nhcc.edu
North Hennepin Community College U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 2 |
northlandcollege.edu
Northland Community and Technical College U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 2 |
ntcmn.edu
Northwest Technical College U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 2 |
pine.edu
Pine Technical & Community College U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 2 |
ridgewater.edu
Ridgewater College U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 2 |
rctc.edu
Rochester Community and Technical College U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
normandale.edu
Normandale Community College U.S. rank 5 |
7 of 9 checks pass | C |
| 3 |
southcentral.edu
South Central College U.S. rank 5 |
7 of 9 checks pass | C |
| 4 |
anokatech.edu
Anoka Technical College U.S. rank 6 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
| 4 |
century.edu
Century College U.S. rank 6 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
| 4 |
minneapolis.edu
Minneapolis Community and Technical College U.S. rank 6 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
| 4 |
minnesota.edu
Minnesota State Community and Technical College U.S. rank 6 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
| 4 |
sctcc.edu
St Cloud Technical and Community College U.S. rank 6 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
|
hennepintech.edu
Hennepin Technical College |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We weren't able to fully scan your site. Status 999 | - |
Minnesota private nonprofit institutions by security score
31 sites, 28 fully scanned, average security score 90 (A). Ranked among themselves. Not part of the public average above.
| Rank | Site | Checks passed | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
bethel.edu
Bethel University U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
csbsju.edu
College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
concordiacollege.edu
Concordia College at Moorhead U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
csp.edu
Concordia University-Saint Paul U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
hazeldenbettyford.org
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
luthersem.edu
Luther Seminary U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
northcentral.edu
North Central University U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
stkate.edu
St Catherine University U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
css.edu
The College of Saint Scholastica U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 1 |
wetcc.edu
White Earth Tribal and Community College U.S. rank 1 |
8 of 8 checks pass | A |
| 2 |
gustavus.edu
Gustavus Adolphus College U.S. rank 2 |
8 of 9 checks pass | B |
| 2 |
macalester.edu
Macalester College U.S. rank 2 |
8 of 9 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
augsburg.edu
Augsburg University U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
bcsmn.edu
Bethlehem College & Seminary U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
carleton.edu
Carleton College U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
crown.edu
Crown College U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
hamline.edu
Hamline University U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
college.mayo.edu
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
mcad.edu
Minneapolis College of Art and Design U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
mitchellhamline.edu
Mitchell Hamline School of Law U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
nwhealth.edu
Northwestern Health Sciences University U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
smumn.edu
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 3 |
stthomas.edu
University of St Thomas U.S. rank 3 |
7 of 8 checks pass | B |
| 4 |
bethanygu.edu
Bethany Global University U.S. rank 6 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
| 4 |
dunwoody.edu
Dunwoody College of Technology U.S. rank 6 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
| 4 |
mlc-wels.edu
Martin Luther College U.S. rank 6 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
| 4 |
wp.stolaf.edu
St Olaf College U.S. rank 6 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
| 4 |
unitedseminary.edu
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities U.S. rank 6 |
6 of 8 checks pass | C |
|
blc.edu
Bethany Lutheran College |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We couldn't scan your site because it showed our bot a captcha or browser check instead of the page. Status 996 | - | |
|
oakhills.edu
Oak Hills Christian College |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We weren't able to fully scan your site. Status 999 | - | |
|
unwsp.edu
University of Northwestern-St Paul |
Not fully scanned, so not graded. We weren't able to fully scan your site. Status 999 | - |
About security
Secure your site and protect users with proper security practices.
Why it's important
Strong defenses prevent hackers from stealing personal information and other confidential data.
Risks
- Hackers can steal private information from your site.
Guidance
What we use to grade security:
- CISA Website Security
- 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA)
- CISA Cybersecurity Performance Goals
- RFC 9116
- OWASP Top 10
- U.S. Federal Website Standards
Standards
- Content security policy (CSP)
- HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS)
- security.txt
- X-Content-Type-Options
- Errors in the console
- Clickjacking mitigation
- Paste preventing inputs
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
- Sponsored top-level domain (sTLD)
Grades/scores
ScanGov
About this ranking
About this data
ScanGov scans the homepage of each college and university site on our higher education list. Scores come from the checks in the ScanGov standards. Sites were scanned between 10/27/2026 and 11/8/2026. Each site's report shows its own scan date. A site counts as fully scanned when its homepage loaded and sent us its page content. Averages, grade shares, failure rates, and ranks use fully scanned sites only. We could not fully scan 1 sites. They did not respond, blocked the scanner, or sent no page content. They appear in the table without grades, with their scan status, and are left out of every figure. Grades follow the ScanGov grade scale. Rank follows the ScanGov ranking method. The full dataset, with every county's raw results, is in the ScanGov data repository.