March 2023

The percentage of students of color and Native American students at our 18 member institutions accounted for 33 percent of first-year students compared to 32 percent of 2021-22 Minnesota high school graduates. That represents a 15 percentage-point increase over the last decade.

Students of color & Native American student enrollment: 33% first-year students at MPCC member institutions; 32% Minnesota high school graduates

Note:  This figure does not include international students or students for whom race/ethnicity is not reported.
* Source: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates, 2020.

Annual Enrollment Report

This report presents comprehensive fall 2022 enrollment data for our 18 institutions. The report also includes comparisons to Minnesota public institutions. (April 2023)

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