Research

The Minnesota Private College Research Foundation (MPCRF) serves the Council, the legislature and the state with research-based information used in decision-making.

The facts

Find the latest facts about our students, degrees, diversity, access and more.

Research briefs

This series of research-based briefs is prepared for Minnesota Private College Council members and other interested parties.

Reports & presentations

The Research Foundation provides data about our 17 institutions and shares relevant research from other sources.

Research newsletter stories

Most months our newsletter contains a story about new research findings. See the recent stories.

About the Research Foundation

The Minnesota Private College Research Foundation was set up in 1971. It is considered a leading source of public policy research, both regionally and nationally.