A degree granting institution must have approval from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education to use "academy", "college", "institute" or "university" in its name and to grant degrees for programs offered in Minnesota. Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Refer to Degree-Granting Institutional Registration
New Schools offering no more than one degree at each level during its first year:
Associates - $2,000
Bachelors - $2,500
Masters - $3,000
Doctoral - $3,500
New Schools that offer more than one degree per level during its first year:
Non-Degree Programs - $250 each
Associates - $2,000 + $250 for each additional
Bachelors - $2,500 + $500 for each additional
Masters - $3,000 + $750 for each additional
Doctoral - $3,500 + $1000 for each additional
Annual renewal registration fee - $1,200
Degree or nondegree program addition fee:
Nondegree program that is part of existing degree - $0
Nondegree program that is not a part of an existing degree - $250 each
Majors, specializations, emphasis areas, concentrations, and other similar areas of emphasis - $250 each
Associate degrees - $500 each
Baccalaureate degrees - $500 each
Master's degrees - $750 each
Doctorate degrees - $2,000 each
Visit or consulting fee - (1) $400 for the team base fee or for a paper review conducted by a consultant if the office determines that a fact finding visit is not required;
(2) $300 for each day or part thereof on site per team member; and
(3) the actual cost of customary meals, lodging, and related travel expenses incurred by team members.
Modification fee - $100 (fee for modification of any existing degree or nondegree program)
One year.
Generally 1 to 3 months for approval.
Degree-Granting Institutional Registration
Registered Colleges and Approved Degrees