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    • Hamline University
    • Macalester College
    • Minneapolis College of Art and Design
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Students strive for community connections

Discover how three students – from Augsburg, Bethany Lutheran and MCAD – are using what they’re learning in their studies to engage more deeply with their communities.

May 2022

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Campus spotlight: Hard truths and healing

Read how an elder residency program at Carleton increased visibility for Native students and prompted healing and honest storytelling, in this month’s campus news spotlight.

May 2022

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Quick fact: Six-year completion rates increase

Learn how the six-year completion rates for students entering college in 2015 changed by race and ethnicity and across both public and private higher education sectors.

May 2022

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May 2022 briefs from the Council

Short news items from the Council

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May 2022 higher ed news

A few articles we think are worth reading

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Minnesota Private College Week

Registration now open for Minnesota Private College Week

Encourage students and families to make time for Minnesota Private College Week this summer — and plan a visit for yourself. Sessions begin at 9:30 a.m., noon or 2:30 p.m., and registration is free and easy.

May 2022

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Recordings of virtual sessions for counselors

Our colleges and universities emphasize and are devoted to teaching and mentoring students to help them excel and succeed.

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Academics that focus on students learning

Our colleges and universities emphasize and are devoted to teaching and mentoring students to help them excel and succeed.

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May 2022 worth reading

Check out some of the best recent articles that we’ve come across.

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Minnesota Private College Week

Registration opens for Minnesota Private College Week

Come visit any of our 17 colleges during Minnesota Private College Week, June 21-24, for introductory, no-pressure campus visits. Sessions begin at 9:30 a.m., noon or 2:30 p.m., and registration is free and easy.

Summer 2022

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Academic excellence by focusing on students

Discover how our colleges and universities emphasize and are devoted to teaching and mentoring students.

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Looking beyond a college's posted list price

Find out how and why list and net price differ and how this will impact what you're likely to pay for college.

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How to begin preparing for college

Explore the most common way to begin your college exploration and the ways students can prepare in high school.

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Student profile: McKensie Clemons

Learn why this first-year Bethel student chose to stay in Minnesota for her post-secondary education.

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Summer 2022 worth reading

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    18 great schools

    Each campus has its own personality, and students come from all types of backgrounds. There's a college that's right for you.

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  • College Planning

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    We're here to help you navigate the college planning process — whether you're just starting or about ready to apply.

    Learn more
  • Paying for College

    Look beyond the listed price

    Few students pay full price. Figure out how much you actually might pay — once grants and scholarships are factored in.

    Learn more
  • Why Minnesota Private Colleges

    Our students are never just a number

    Smaller classes make a big difference, and professors will challenge and support you in meeting those challenges.

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Main

  • Our Colleges
    Minnesota School Locations

    18 great schools

    Each campus has its own personality, and students come from all types of backgrounds. There's a college that's right for you.

    Learn more
    • Augsburg University
    • Bethany Lutheran College
    • Bethel University
    • Carleton College
    • College of Saint Benedict
    • 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 Northwestern – St. Paul
    • University of St. Thomas
    Find your college matches Campus Locations
  • College Planning

    Find advice & guidance

    We're here to help you navigate the college planning process — whether you're just starting or about ready to apply.

    Learn more
    • Middle school students
    • High school students
    • Transfer students
    • Students of color & Native American students
    • Adult learners
    • Veterans & servicemembers
    • International students
    • Graduate students
    • College counseling
  • Paying for College

    Look beyond the listed price

    Few students pay full price. Figure out how much you actually might pay — once grants and scholarships are factored in.

    Learn more
    • Financial aid basics
    • Understanding college pricing
    • Steps to consider
    • Campus financial aid links
  • Why Minnesota Private Colleges

    Our students are never just a number

    Smaller classes make a big difference, and professors will challenge and support you in meeting those challenges.

    Learn more
    • Academic excellence
    • Affordability
    • Career value
    • Variety
    • Myths & facts
  • Request College Information