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

Campus spotlight: College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University biology Professor Mani Campos’ guidance, assistance and mentorship to students during their time on campus has been invaluable. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #Biology #Mentors #LiberalArts

Our 18 Minnesota’s private colleges and universities have a sizable economic impact on and strengthen local communities as well as the state as a whole. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #workforce #EconomicImpact

A $102 million shortfall in the Minnesota State Grant program was announced in late October, due in large part to higher than expected college enrollment. Learn more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #FinancialAid #StateAid #StudentAid #MnLeg

Minnesota's private colleges and universities have a sizable impact on preparing the state of Minnesota's K-12 workforce. Learn how: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/policy-resea... #Minnesota #Teachers #TeacherEducation #K12

Newly redesigned, our program search tool allows you to quickly check which of our colleges offer which programs — by keyword, subject area, program delivery (in person, online, hybrid) and program level. Try it out: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/find #Minnesota #College #LiberalArts

❄ 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

Campus news spotlight: The University of St. Thomas is taking bold steps to ensure teachers are well-supported and students thrive with its groundbreaking Flourish initiative. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #TeacherEducation #HigherEd @uofstthomasmn.bsky.social

More than 367,000 alums from 18 Minnesota private colleges and universities call the state home and will generate an estimated $731.9 billion in economic impact throughout the state over the course of their careers. Learn more www.mnprivatecolleges.org/policy-resea... #Minnesota #EconomicImpact

Campus news spotlight: Over the summer, four St. Olaf College student-athletes traded their jerseys for lab coats for intensive internships at Mayo Clinic. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #StudentAthletes #Internships #HealthCare

Many of our member colleges hold events in Nov. and Dec. — and there's an art sale too — that are open to the public. Our colleges invite you to join students and alums as we celebrate the holidays — and the end of the term. View event list: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Holidays

Programs at St. Scholastica, Concordia College and Saint Mary’s are expanding career options for fields such as physical assistants, pharmacists and engineers. Learn more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #DualDegrees #EducationPartnerships @stscholastica.bsky.social

All our colleges offer meaningful financial aid. Net price calculators help you understand what each college may cost after factoring in financial aid. Find calculators: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/calculators #Minnesota #FinancialAid #StudentAid #Education #HigherEd

Staff at college access programs are invited to register for a free informational breakfast on Nov. 5 in Minneapolis to learn more about our colleges by talking with admissions counselors. Learn more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #CollegeAccess

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

An initiative focused on finding common ground is moving ahead at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and Macalester College. Read the opinion piece from Presidents Corbin Hoornbeek and Suzanne M. Rivera: www.startribune.com/peace-after-... #Minnesota #CivilDiscourse #CommonGround

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

🌟 High school counselors in the Rochester, Minn. area 🌟 We're holding a free informational breakfast on Nov. 11 to help you learn more about our 18 colleges and universities. Registration is open through Nov. 3: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/counselors-b... #Minnesota #counselors #CollegeCounseling

🍂 Now that fall is here, you can take the next step in your college search with campus visits. Nothing will help you better imagine what it would be like to live and learn at a Minnesota private college than a campus visit. Learn more: mnprivatecolleges.org/explore #Minnesota #CampusVisits

Campus news spotlight: A 1984 graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, John Davis says location is not a barrier to making great art. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #Art #Placemaking

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

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 @uofstthomasmn.bsky.social

Three of our member institutions (Concordia St. Paul, Hamline and St. Kate's) were awarded a 2-year Intervention for College Attendance Grant from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education to support and promote college access and retention. About the grant: ohe.mn.gov/news/ohe-awa... #Minnesota

Ithaka S+R released an updated version of its Playbook for Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts, which includes references to the Council’s and participating members’ efforts to make transferring easier. Read more: sr.ithaka.org/publications... #TransferStudents #TransferPathways #TransferFriendly

Most of our colleges don't charge a fee to apply. Find out the application and financial aid deadlines for each: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/deadlines #Minnesota #CollegeApplications #CollegeApps

The Board of the Minnesota Private College Council and the Minnesota Private College Fund welcomed three new presidents this summer: Mayme Hostetter at Hamline, John C. Volin at Gustavus and Gwendolyn Freed at the MCAD. www.mnprivatecolleges.org/about-us/our...

Campus news spotlight: Augsburg University’s new pilot program aims to support a cohort of students through the critical internship year and ultimately into careers in education. Learn more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #SocialWork #SocialWorkers #SchoolTherapists

If you or someone you know is thinking about transferring to a different school, explore our block transfer of credits options, guaranteed transfer admissions, and/or transfer pathways guides: mnprivatecolleges.org/transfer #Minnesota #TransferStudents #TransferStudentsSuccess #TransferPathways

This spring, the Council’s Transfer Initiative project facilitated two gatherings to address the challenges faced by transfer students and to promote collaboration. Learn more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #TransferStudents #TransferPathways

Add up 18 separate private colleges and universities, and they have a big impact on Minnesota. That comes from the students they graduate, the people they employ and the money they spend in the community. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #Workforce #EconomicImpact

While new funds for the Minnesota State Grant program were part of the mix, about 80 percent of the deficit was addressed by making program cuts. Learn more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #StateGrant #FinancialAid #StudentAid

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

Campus news spotlight: Jon Whaley’s journey from student to a staff member at St. Scholastica’s Veterans Resource Center showcases his commitment to supporting fellow military-affiliated students. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #Veterans @stscholastica.bsky.social

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

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

Five of our institutions kicked off the inaugural season of the NCAA’s new women’s flag football league launched with backing from the Minnesota Vikings. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #LiberalArts #NCAA #FlagFootball #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

Our 18 private nonprofit colleges and universities members are committed to making a high-quality education accessible to students from all backgrounds with one in four undergraduates receiving the Pell Grant. Learn more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #HigherEd #CollegeAccess

Campus news spotlight: Students in a Bethany Lutheran College theatre course were tasked with portraying real-world health complication scenarios in a cross-discipline exercise. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #acting #theatre #nursing #LiberalArts

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

Taking learning outdoors has long been a practice among Minnesota private colleges, expanding education beyond the classroom and sometimes far beyond the campus itself. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #LiberalArts #HigherEd

👉 Registration is now open for Minnesota Private Colleges Week! 👈 Take the next step with campus visits this summer. With 18 great college options across the state, there's sure to be one that’s right for your student. Make plans to visit a few this June: mnprivatecolleges.org/mpcw

A campus tour, the financial aid and the support from staff made choosing Augsburg University a natural decision for Everett Parker. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #FinancialAid #LiberalArts #theater

Recent earnings data from the Census Bureau’s Postsecondary Employment Outcomes Explorer shows that earning a bachelor’s rather than an associate degree from a Minn. institution provides a significant earnings advantage that grows over time. www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #HigherEd

Like most environmental biology majors, senior Savannah Swanson dreams of a career in natural resource conservation. A minor in a new natural resource management track is helping her realize that dream. www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #HigherEd #STEM #GIS #LiberalArts

Minnesota private colleges are educating students to be part of the solution to the “severe shortage” of health care practitioners, especially in rural Minnesota hospitals. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/... #Minnesota #HealthCare @stscholastica.bsky.social

The Minnesota State Grant allows students to select the college that will help them best achieve their goals and provides the education they need to better themselves. #Minnesota #MnLeg #StudentAid #FinancialAid

When students are less worried about paying for college, they can focus on their academics more and experience the variety of opposite that college offers. #Minnesota #MnLeg #StudentAid #FinancialAid

As our last Day at the Capitol concludes, student advocacy to fully fund the State Grant program will not stop here. Students are working on notes to legislators to continue conversations surrounding the large shortfall in the State Grant. #Minnesota #MnLeg #StudentAid #FinancialAid

Financially supporting students through the Minnesota State Grant sets them up for success during college and helps them make it to graduation. #Minnesota #MnLeg #StudentAid #FinancialAid