On average, there is one professor for every 12 students at Minnesota's private colleges, and the average class size is 19 students. Most classes, even introductory courses, are taught by experienced professors who are experts in their fields, not graduate students. Experienced college professors challenge students in the classroom, and those same professors offer personal support and encouragement to help meet these challenges. Minnesota's private colleges welcome talented students from all income backgrounds and will not deny someone admission because of economic circumstances. This financial assistance is made up of state and federal grants, college aid, loans, scholarships and work-study opportunities.
Recent studies show that it now takes most students five, six or even more years to finish college.
Not at Minnesota's private colleges. At Minnesota's private colleges, you can focus on specific careers, such as teaching, social work, nursing or business, while still receiving a broad education in the liberal arts and sciences. A liberal arts and sciences education prepares you to think critically and creatively and equips you to adapt to the rapidly changing needs of business and society. To help you prepare for a successful career, the colleges offer a wide variety of internship opportunities and personalized career counseling and job placement. Private college graduates go on to fulfilling careers with many of Minnesota's and the world's leading companies, including 3M, Dayton Hudson, Cargill and Medtronic, among others.