Minneapolis Business College


Minneapolis Business College is a for-profit career college in Roseville, Minnesota. It was founded in 1874 and moved to its current suburban location in 1983. It has nearby housing for students but over half of students come from the immediate Twin Cities area. MBC awards diplomas and associate degrees. It will close in December 2019.

Student body, admissions, and outcomes

According to Peterson's and recent institutional publications, Minneapolis Business College has an undergraduate population of 267. Of 509 applicants, 439 were admitted. According to College Navigator, the most recent graduation rate is 83%.

Academics

Minneapolis Business College provides career-focused courses to high school graduates. MBC groups its ten major areas of study into three main categories: Business, Technology, and Health Care.

Accreditation

Minneapolis Business College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas and associate degrees.
The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Closure

On June 26, 2019, Bradford Schools, the parent company of Minneapolis Business College, announced that they would be closing the school in December of the same year. The 90 current students will allowed to complete their programs and limited staff will stay on through June 2020 to assist graduates with job placement.