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1 our graduation rank in the Midwest

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

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9 out of 10 students receive grants and scholarships

The average first-year student receives over $22,000 in grants that will never have to be paid back.

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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.

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25% 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.

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60% of tuition on average is covered by grants and scholarships

For those first-year students from families with incomes below $50,000, that average is 84%.

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144 majors offered

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

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17 great schools
Augsburg University
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Bethel University
Bethel University
Carleton College
College of Saint Benedict
College of Saint Benedict
The College of St. Scholastica
College of St. Scholastica
Concordia College, Moorhead
Concordia University, St. Paul
Gustavus Adolphus College
Gustavus Adolphus College
Hamline University
Hamline University
Macalester College
Macalester College
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Saint John's University
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
St. Catherine University
St. Catherine University
St. Olaf College
St. Olaf College
University of St. Thomas
University of St. Thomas
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