

Higher Education in Minnesota: A Review of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System
Minnesota State is the third largest system of colleges and universities in the U.S. with 30 colleges, 7 universities, and 54 campuses throughout Minnesota. The system offers a wide variety of over 4,000 programs ranging from associates degrees to applied doctorates, and serves more than 340,000 students every year. More students of color attend Minnesota State colleges and universities than all other higher education providers in Minnesota combined. The system offers the low