The Minnesota Private College Council represents 18 private nonprofit institutions enrolling nearly 40,000 undergraduates. While our institutions are private, they serve a public purpose — to meet the needs of our state and its residents. As policymakers look to address the state’s workforce challenges, our 18 nonprofit private colleges and universities play an essential role.

Enrollment

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Degrees

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Academic excellence

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Access & affordability

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Diversity

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Minnesota impact

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