Wells Fargo Place
30 7th St. E., Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55101-7804

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system makes Minnesota proud. Based on student enrollment, it is the sixth-largest system of both two- and four-year colleges and universities across the nation. With over 3,700 educational programs at 32 colleges and universities throughout the state, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system has a program to meet everyone's needs, including short-term programs that can be completed in two years or less as well as baccalaureate and advanced degrees.

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system makes the needs of its students a top priority. The System has 53 campuses located conveniently in 46 different communities. Approximately 18,000 faculty and staff members provide excellent instruction, service, and support to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system students. And, for every $1 paid in tuition, the state of Minnesota pays $1.02 to support to the education of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system students.

All of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system's two-year community and Technical Colleges have an open admissions policy, meaning anyone with a high school diploma or GED can enroll in classes. With nearly 375,000 students enrolling each year in credit and noncredit courses through the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, the secret is out. They educate Minnesota; they make it work.

Quick Facts:

Over 80% of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system graduates stay in Minnesota to work or to continue their education.

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system produces 33,500 graduates each year.

The colleges and universities offer more than 180 programs and 6,400 course sections completely or predominantly online.

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system educates 64% of the state's undergraduates.

Over 88% of graduates from the colleges and universities system get jobs related to their field of study.

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system serves more minority students than any other higher education provider in Minnesota; it served nearly 30,000 minority students in 2006 alone.

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