Minnesota Private Colleges

#1 – our graduation rate in the Midwest

Our four-year grad rate is the best in the state and the Midwest — and it ranks second nationally. Graduating on time helps students avoid extra costs and begin careers sooner.

#1 – our graduation rate in the Midwest

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9 out of 10 students receive grants and scholarships

The average first-year student receives $25,045 in grants that will never have to be paid back.

9 out of 10 students receive grants and scholarships

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12:1 – average student-to-professor ratio

Most classes have fewer than 20 students and working closely with professors makes a difference in the quality of our students' education.

12:1 – average student-to-professor ratio

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26% of students come from families with incomes below $40,000

In fact, the median family income of our FAFSA-filing Minnesota students is lower than at the U of M.

26% of our students come from families with incomes below $40,000

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64% of tuition on average is covered by grants and scholarships for first-year students

For those first-year students from families with incomes below $50,000, that average is 88%.

64% of tuition on average is covered by grants and scholarships for first-year students

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160 majors and minors offered

We offer the specific majors — and real-world experiences — that connect with students’ career goals.

160 majors and minors offered

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17 great schools

Augsburg University

Bethany Lutheran College

Bethel University

Carleton College

College of Saint Benedict

The College of St. Scholastica

Concordia College, Moorhead

Concordia University, St. Paul

Gustavus Adolphus College

Hamline University

Macalester College

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Saint John's University

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

St. Catherine University

St. Olaf College

University of St. Thomas