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.

Just the FACTS

Key facts and charts about higher education.

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.

FACTS downloads

PDF downloads of "Just the FACTS" charts.