October 2017

The four-year graduate rate for students of color at the Council’s 17 member institutions is significantly higher than either the University of Minnesota or Minnesota State universities. It’s also the best in the Midwest, compared to public systems and other states’ private colleges.

students of color 4-year graduation rate in Minnesota

 

students of color 4-year graduation rate at Midwest public institutions

 

students of color 4-year graduation rate at Midwest private institutions

Source: IPEDS graduation rate data for first-time full-time fall 2010 cohort. Note that fall 2009 data was used for Minnesota State universities because fall 2010 data was not available.
*The Minnesota Private College Council’s 17 member institutions