Beauty Schools in Minnesota
Cosmetology licenses in Minnesota require 1,550 hours. 9 accredited beauty schools in 9 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,550 hours |
| Licensing board | Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Minnesota cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Minnesota
9 schools in 9 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Bloomington | 1 |
| Duluth | 1 |
| Hastings | 1 |
| Minneapolis | 1 |
| Rochester | 1 |
| Saint Cloud | 1 |
| Spring Lake Park | 1 |
| WOODBURY | 1 |
| Worthington | 1 |
School Directory - Minnesota
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon School of Cosmetology | Worthington | (507) 372-2344 | Cosmetology |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis | Minneapolis | (612) 378-7400 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Cosmetology Careers Unlimited College of Hair Skin and Nails | Duluth | (218) 722-7484 | Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail technology |
| Empire Beauty School-Bloomington | Bloomington | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park | Spring Lake Park | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Hastings Beauty School | Hastings | (651) 437-1225 | Cosmetology |
| Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus | WOODBURY | (651) 432-4635 | Cosmetology |
| Model College of Hair Design | Saint Cloud | 3202534222101 | Cosmetology |
| Nova Academy of Cosmetology | Rochester | (507) 280-6910 | Cosmetology |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Bloomington (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Duluth (1 school)
(218) 722-7484
Hastings (1 school)
(651) 437-1225
Minneapolis (1 school)
(612) 378-7400
Rochester (1 school)
(507) 280-6910
Saint Cloud (1 school)
3202534222101
Spring Lake Park (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
WOODBURY (1 school)
(651) 432-4635
Worthington (1 school)
(507) 372-2344
Minnesota Beauty School FAQ
We have 9 accredited beauty schools on file across 9 cities in Minnesota, sourced from US Department of Education (NCES IPEDS) data. Use the directory tables on this page to browse by city or open individual school profiles.
Most schools on file in Minnesota list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Minnesota cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,550 hours of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Minnesota cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many Minnesota students complete our online theory course first to build a foundation in sanitation, skin science, and client care before enrolling in an accredited in-person program. Our course does not replace the 1,550 hours of hands-on training Minnesota requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Minnesota to plan your path.