Innovation Scholars program staff holding blue and white balloons and large, silver 20-number balloons for the program's 20th anniversary
Over the last 20 years, Innovation Scholars has brought more than 1,000 Minnesota private college students together to work in small teams and analyze real-world projects. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/...
#Minnesota #ExperientialLearning #LiberalArts #PrivateColleges
College of Saint Benedict nursing students providing free blood pressure screenings at St. Cloud’s Festifall
Students are gaining real-world experiences through opportunities to partner in their communities. And people in the community are benefiting too. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/...
#Minnesota #TownGown #CommunityPartnership #PrivateColleges #LiberalArts
view of the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda with student and their posters through the arches from the entry vestibule
Minnesota private college students return to the State Capitol Rotunda on Feb. 25 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for the Council’s annual Scholars at the Capitol poster session. Learn more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/...
#Minnesota #StudentResearch #LiberalArts #PrivateColleges
Claire Baustian and her son Henry
Claire Baustian is one of hundreds of student parents at private colleges who rely on their school’s support systems to help them complete their degrees. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/...
#Minnesota #StudentParents #PrivateColleges #LiberalArts
classroom with rounded tables a half circle with state blue chairs on progressively higher platforms with a projector screen in the background
With smaller classes taught by faculty, our students get to know their professors, and working closely with them enhances the quality of education our students receive. Learn more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/...
#Minnesota #LiberalArts #PrivateColleges #HigherEd
triangles forming boxes in blues, teals, white, and green with line illustrations of snowflakes
❄ As the temperatures dip and the snow begins to fall, brighten up your December with concerts and performances by joining our colleges as they herald in the holidays. ❄
View event listing: mnprivatecolleges.org/holiday-events
#Minnesota #LiberalArts #PrivateColleges #HolidayEvents #WinterEvents
Carson Krefft standing in front of a blank white board during a poster session shown on a large TV hanging on a brick wall in front of top a group of students
Campus news spotlight: A 2025 Concordia St. Paul grad, Carson Krefft experienced firsthand the transformative experience of college, both academically and personally. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/...
#Minnesota #LiberalArts #PrivateColleges
On the left, Brendan Frazier, a black male, wearing a suit and striped blue tie against the background of the State Capitol building; on the right, two vertical light pole banners, on blue and one yellow, with trees in the background
When Brendan Frazier started looking at colleges, affordability was key, and a wide variety of grants and scholarships make attending college possible. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/...
#Minnesota #StudentAid ##FinancialAid #PrivateColleges
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The case is prompting calls for much stricter government oversight of the #PrivateColleges industry.
#Immigration lawyers are calling for both the federal & provincial governments to conduct regular, proactive inspections of schools that are designated to accept #InternationalStudents.
black grad cap with a gold tassel against a tan background
When comparing similar students, students at private colleges in Minnesota are significantly more likely to graduate in four years than students at the two public systems. Learn more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/...
#Minnesota #GradRate #StudentOutcomes #PrivateColleges
Gustavus student Jonathan Ryan (right) working with Physics Professor Darsa Donelan on a signal calibrator for a custom-built a telescope array
St. Olaf student Sasha Arasha standing in from of a poster of her research
Our colleges and universities strive to provide students with opportunities for individualized attention, including for summer research projects. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/...
#Minnesota #StudentResearch #SummerResearch #PrivateColleges
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a blue shape of Minnesota with the words "Minnesota Private Colleges" and dots showing each city where a college or university is located
Thinking about coming to Minnesota Private Colleges Week? Not sure which school might be a good fit? 🤔
Learn more about our colleges and where they’re located: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/our-colleges
#MPCW #CampusVisits #LiberalArts #PrivateColleges #Minnesota #CollegePlanning
Our students reflect Minnesota. And the world.
Students from Minnesota: 67%
Students from around the nation: 28%
International students: 5%
We draw students from across Minnesota and the country...and internationally as well. Among our 1st-year students, 36% are students of color and Native American students, mirroring MN’s high school demographics. And 20% of all our students are the first generation
#LiberalArts #PrivateColleges
"The Art of Storytelling" in a speech bubble with "Graduate & Undergraduate Conference" underneath
Building student’s critical skills that employers seek, from problem solving to communication, is a regular occurrence at our colleges and universities. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/...
#Minnesota #LiberalArts #PrivateColleges #HigherEd
Ease into your college search this summer by making Minnesota Private Colleges Week part of your plans. Learn more and register for campus visits for campus visits: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/mpcw
#MPCW #CampusVisits #LiberalArts #PrivateColleges #Minnesota #CollegePlanning
"Take the Next Step: Campus Visits! June 23-27, 2025, Minnesota Private Colleges Week" on a green background surrounded by illustrations of college students
Minnesota Private Colleges Week makes it easy to register and visit several colleges in one week with start times at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Details at: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/mpcw
#MPCW #CampusVisit #CampusVisits #LiberalArts #PrivateColleges #Minnesota #HigherEd #HigherEducation
Our colleges never lose sight of the “student” in “student athlete” with extensive athletic offerings. And when it comes to cheering them on, their mascots are front and center. Learn more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/...
#Minnesota #CollegeAthletics #Sports #Mascots #PrivateColleges
18% of our new students are transfers
And if you're thinking about transferring to one of our colleges, you won't be alone: 18% of our new students are transfers.
#LiberalArts #PrivateColleges #Minnesota #minnesotacolleges #TransferStudents
36% of first-year U.S. students are students of color or Native American
22% of all our students are the first in their families to earn a college degree
And among our 1st-year students, 36% are students of color and Native American students, mirroring Minnesota’s high school demographics.
Plus 22% of all our students are the first in their families to earn a college degree.
#LiberalArts #PrivateColleges #Minnesota #FirstGen #StudentsOfColor
Our students reflect Minnesota. And the world.
Students from Minnesota: 67%
Students from around the nation: 28%
International students: 5%
We draw students from across Minnesota and the country...and intentionally as well.
#LiberalArts #PrivateColleges #Minnesota #minnesotacolleges
