Why Should
Students Study in Minnesota?
Regardless of
where you choose to study in the state of Minnesota, you will find
a range of people, landscapes and things to do - from the beautiful
Mississippi River to the bluffs of the Pipestone quarries! You can
find urban downtown life in Minneapolis and St. Paul, as well as
gorgeous rural landscapes in Northland.
We are the "Land of 10,000 Lakes", with more shoreline than
California, Florida and Hawaii combined! Our state prides itself on
academic excellence and innovative direction.
We have the 4th highest high school graduation rate in the U.S. It
also has the college entrance exams which rank among the top
five.
Specialized
opportunities
You will find dozens of schools which offer specialized
opportunities you will find nowhere else! Minnesota has public
universities, community and technical colleges, and opportunities
for undergraduate and graduate degrees!
Campus sizes range from 400 to 30,000 students. You can find them
in any part of Minnesota - from the downtown area to the farming
and shore communities.
Transportation
Minnesota's
universities and colleges
Minneosta
invests greatly in education in order to make their public
universities and colleges outstanding. Their schools are highly
ranked on a national basis.
US News and World Report picked Southwest State University
in Marshall as the #1 regional public liberal arts college in the
Midwest. America's 100 Best College Buys lists Winona
State University among its choices.
Colleges
Our state has 29 public 2-year colleges. Special focuses include
Vermilion Community College, which specializes in
teaching natural resources management, located by the Boundary
Waters Canoe Wilderness Area. St. Cloud Technical
College trains students in fields such as computer
technology and precision manufacturing. Fergus Falls
Community College offers many activities that a full
university does - even a national championship basketball team for
men! 
Living in the Twin Cities
More than 50% of our higher education schools are located in or
near Minneapolis-St. Paul, the twin cities. This metropolis offers
cultural opportunities, sporting events, shopping and entertainment
beyond compare. You'll find theatre, arts, sports, community
festivals, parades, museums, galleries, and much more! We have a
world-famous zoo, a Science Museum, the Mall of America and much
more!
Our economy
and education system go hand in hand
Our public education system is supported by a strong business
community and economy. We experienced unprecedented growth in the
1990s. We rank 7th in the nation in terms of Fortune 500 company
headquarters. You can work for one of the largest companies in the
world!
Minnesota has a high quality and standard of living. It is a beautiful place to live and study - with natural beauty, low unemployment, tons of recreational and cultural activities, and academic excellence. So why shouldn't you study in Minnesota?
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