Minnesota Private Colleges

Minnesota Private Colleges The Minnesota Private College Council represents 18 Minnesota liberal arts colleges and universities. Catherine University
- St. Paul
- University of St. Thomas

Our member institutions:
- Augsburg University
- Bethany Lutheran College
- Bethel University
- Carleton College
- College of Saint Benedict
- The College of St. Scholastica
- Concordia College, Moorhead
- Concordia University, St. Paul
- Gustavus Adolphus College
- Hamline University
- Macalester College
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design
- Saint John’s University
- Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
- St. Olaf College
- University of Northwestern – St.

Our colleges offer distinct cultures, locations and academic programs. Find what fits best for your student by signing u...
06/17/2026

Our colleges offer distinct cultures, locations and academic programs. Find what fits best for your student by signing up for campus visits during Minnesota Private Colleges Week, June 22-26.

Learn more and register for campus visits for campus visits: https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/mpcw

All our colleges offer meaningful financial aid — offers that may include specific scholarships, promise guarantee progr...
06/12/2026

All our colleges offer meaningful financial aid — offers that may include specific scholarships, promise guarantee programs or meeting full demonstrated need. Learn more: http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/student-aid

Campus news spotlight: Hand-washing is one of the best ways to slow the spread of germs and viruses, but it’s hardly foo...
06/09/2026

Campus news spotlight: Hand-washing is one of the best ways to slow the spread of germs and viruses, but it’s hardly foolproof. At Bethel University, Professor of Chemistry James Christenson and a team of student researchers — in partnership with tech start-up incubator Minnetonka Labs — created a soap that glows under a faucet blacklight to make hand-washing more visual and effective. Learn more: https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/news/campus-spotlight-glow-name-science

Did you know our 4-year graduation rate is #1 compared to other private nonprofit colleges in the Midwest? Learn why by...
06/08/2026

Did you know our 4-year graduation rate is #1 compared to other private nonprofit colleges in the Midwest? Learn why by signing up for campus visits during Minnesota Private Colleges Week, June 22-26: http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/mpcw

Our colleges see students as more than a test score and use a variety of factors to decide which students to admit. Lear...
06/05/2026

Our colleges see students as more than a test score and use a variety of factors to decide which students to admit. Learn more about application requirements and deadlines at: https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/deadlines

We draw students from across Minnesota and the country...and internationally as well.And among our 1st-year students, 38...
05/29/2026

We draw students from across Minnesota and the country...and internationally as well.

And among our 1st-year students, 38% are students of color and Native American students, mirroring Minnesota’s high school demographics.

Plus 21% of all our students are the first in their families to earn a college degree.

And if you're thinking about transferring to one of our colleges, you won't be alone: 18% of our new students are transfers.

Iowa-native Anabel Bradley knew she wanted to explore her college options outside of her home state but also wanted a sc...
05/28/2026

Iowa-native Anabel Bradley knew she wanted to explore her college options outside of her home state but also wanted a school that would allow her to continue running cross country. After meeting with coaching staff at Hamline University, she knew it was the right fit for her. Scholarships from Hamline and outside organizations along with stipends from her participation in the campus student congress and student newspaper help her pay for college. Read more: https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/news/paying-college-profile-anabel-bradley

Our private colleges foster growth as well as learning by focusing on what makes you thrive, both in and out of the clas...
05/22/2026

Our private colleges foster growth as well as learning by focusing on what makes you thrive, both in and out of the classroom.

While an education will prepare you for your career, it’ll also shape who your student will become. Plus your student can keep up with what they already love to do — and find new interests.

Learn more about the variety you’ll find at Minnesota private colleges: https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/variety

Our students are never just a number. Smaller class sizes enhance learning and allow for more 1-on-1 interaction between...
05/20/2026

Our students are never just a number. Smaller class sizes enhance learning and allow for more 1-on-1 interaction between students and profs. Come visit during Minnesota Private Colleges Week to learn why it matters: http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/mpcw

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Saint Paul, MN
55101

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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