Research and facts

The Minnesota Private College Research Foundation (MPCRF) conducts research on the economics of higher education, including college costs, access, affordability, demographics, and markets for educated labor for our 17 member colleges and universities. We provide data and analysis on higher education issues, trends and policies in Minnesota and beyond.

Data

In addition to annual surveys about our member schools, we offer research information on other higher education topics.

• The Facts — an annual summary of facts about our 17 colleges and universities
• Institutional data — from our 17 colleges and universities on admissions, enrollment, charges, financial aid, economic impacts, graduation, and alumni [part of Reports and presentations by topic]
• Reports & presentations by topic and title (including state and national data)

Minnesota Private Colleges Research Foundation

The foundation was set up in 1971 to serve the Minnesota Private College Council and to provide sound information for public policy decision-making. It is considered a leading source of public policy research, both regionally and nationally.

• About MPCRF — what we do; our staff
• Current Projects — collaborative research