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    • Hamline University
    • Macalester College
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Quick fact: Bachelor’s degrees pay off quickly

Discover the median return on investment for students attending Minnesota’s four-year public and private nonprofit colleges.

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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.

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#1 in Minnesota, #1 in Midwest, #2 in nation

Quick fact: Highest four-year graduation rate in the state

Learn how our graduate rate compares to the University of Minnesota system and Minnesota State universities.

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Quick fact: Minnesota State Grants go to those who have the greatest need

Learn how many Minnesota resident undergrads attending college in the state benefit the need-based Minnesota State Grant program.

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Quick fact: Decline in enrollment of Minnesota Pell Grant recipients

Learn how the pandemic has impacted the enrollment of Minnesota Pell Grant recipients compared to those not receiving the grant.

February 2022

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Quick fact: Share of students of color increases at Minnesota Private Colleges

Explore how our undergraduate and graduate share has grown during the last decade.

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Quick fact: Bachelor’s degrees earned by women in Minnesota

Discover what percentage of degrees are earned by women at our colleges compared to the University of Minnesota system and Minnesota State universities.

December 2021

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Quick fact: Lifetime earnings by education level

Explore the median lifetime earnings of bachelor's degree holders compared to those with a high school diploma or associate degree — nationally and in Minnesota.

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Quick fact: Drawing students from out of state

Find out how many out-of-state students who enrolled for the first time attend our colleges compared to the public systems and which states are sending the most students.

October 2021

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Quick fact: Share of Pell recipients graduating in four years

Find out how well our colleges graduate Pell Grant recipients in four years compared to the state systems as well as nationally.

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Quick fact: Outcomes for recent grads

Find out how well the class of 2019 fared within one year of graduation.

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Quick fact: Bachelor's degrees earned in STEM fields

Learn what percentage of students at our colleges earned STEM degrees in the 2018-19 academic year.

June 2021

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Quick fact: Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded by our institutions

Learn the percentage of degrees awarded by our colleges and the key areas where they award the highest share of bachelor’s degrees.

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Quick fact: Our four-year grad rate is #2 in the nation

Learn how our member colleges stack up when compared to public and private institutions in Minnesota, the Midwest and nationally.

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Quick fact: Our colleges enroll student from diverse backgrounds

Learn what percentage of students of color, Native American students and first-generation students our member colleges enroll as first-year students.

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    Minnesota School Locations

    17 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
    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
  • 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.

    Learn more
  • Request College Information

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Main

  • Our Colleges
    Minnesota School Locations

    17 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 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
    • International students
    • Veterans & servicemembers
    • 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
  • Request College Information