The Council collaborates with its 17 campuses and other partners to increase college participation and success of students of color.

Diversity facts

• 26% of new entering students come from under-represented groups, exceeding Minnesota's overall racial and ethnic demographics.
• 12,750 students of color, excluding international students, enroll at Minnesota's Private Colleges.
• 23% of our students are “first-generation” students, meaning that neither of their parents completed college.
• Read more facts about access and diversity on our campuses.