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    • 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
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Quick fact: Return on investment for our alumni and Minnesota

The median earnings of our alumni 10 years after graduation takes into account both education costs and 40 years of future earnings.

September 2023

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$89,000 median Minnesota family income; $91,000 median Minnesota private colleges family income for FAFSA-filing Minnesota students

Quick fact: Family income of our Minnesota students

Students at Minnesota private colleges come from all income levels, and the median family income for students at our colleges mirrors the Minnesota median.

August 2023

News August 2023 The Campus View Quick fact
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Quick fact: Status on educational attainment goals

Learn how educational attainment has increased nationally and in Minnesota since 2009 and the attainment goal for 2025.

June 2023

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Quick fact: Students of color & Native American student enrollment mirrors high school graduates

Learn how first-year enrollment at our institutions compares to that of Minnesota's high school graduates.

March 2023

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Quick fact: Minnesota State Grants help those with greatest need

Learn which Minnesota students benefit from the state of Minnesota’s investment in the State Grant.

April 2023

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Quick fact: Our students enter the workforce sooner

Learn how the graduation rate of our students compares to those at the University of Minnesota or Minnesota State universities — and why it matters.

March 2023

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Quick fact: College enrollment in Minnesota has dropped most for lower-income students

Learn how much impact the pandemic had on the enrollment of Minnesota students eligible for the Pell Grant.

February 2023

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Quick fact: Students are more than their test scores

Learn what is meant when our colleges and universities review applications holistically in the admissions process.

January 2023

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Quick fact: Minnesota private colleges’ health care contributions

Discover how much our member institutions contribute to the future health care workforce.

December 2022

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Quick fact: Prospective students’ views on college planning

Explore the results of a recent survey of high school students regarding their college planning before high school.

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Quick fact: Never just a number

Discover why smaller classes taught by faculty at our colleges make a difference.

October 2022

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Quick fact: Origins of our transfer students

Explore which types of institutions send the most transfer students to our member institutions.

September 2022

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Quick fact: State FAFSA-filing goal

Learn about Minnesota’s statewide goal to increase FAFSA filing by five percentage points in each of the next five years, with a focus on closing gaps by race and ethnicity.

August 2022

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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.

June 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.

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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

    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.

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    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