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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · 8d

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

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · 23d

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

Opinion | We have a common goal of a ‘more perfect Union’

"We urge our fellow Minnesotans to exercise greater love and compassion toward one another," college presidents Corbin Hoornbeek and Suzanne M. Rivera write.

www.startribune.com

Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Sep 25

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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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Sep 19

🌟 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

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Sep 15

🍂 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

Schedule your campus visit today; "fall explorations" on top of multicolored leaves; Minnesota Private Colleges

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Sep 11

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

artist rendering of the new RiverPlace building in Warroad, Minnesota

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Aug 28

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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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

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

OHE Awards Over $2 Million in Grants to Advance College Attendance

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) awards 20 organizations with a 2025 Intervention for College Attendance Program (ICAP) grant.

ohe.mn.gov

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Aug 19

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

Playbook for Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts - Ithaka S+R

One way to achieve bachelor's degree attainment for community college transfer students at scale is through state- and region-level initiatives dedicated to supporting transfer from community colleges...

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Aug 14

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

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Aug 13

We had one new community member, Chanda Smith Baker of Smith Baker, join the board as well. Alison R. Byerly, president of Carleton , assumed the role of board chair on July 1.

Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Aug 13

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...

Our board of directors

The Council and Fund are governed by a board made up of the presidents of our 18 member institutions and several business and community members.

www.mnprivatecolleges.org

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Aug 6

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

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Jul 29

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

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Jul 17

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

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Jul 9

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

3 female and 1 man Concordia College students dressed in summary clothing walking in downtown Fargo with a multi-color mural in the background that says "Fargo"

Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Jun 26

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

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Jun 19

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

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Jun 19

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

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Jon and his best friend Zak reflecting on the loss of their friends Fort Benning, GA.

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Jun 13

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

Our students reflect Minnesota. And the world.

Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Jun 9

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

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Minnesota Private Colleges @mnprivatecolleges.bsky.social · Jun 2

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

University of Northwestern – St. Paul flag footfall team competing against the University of Wisconsin–Stout team

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