Minnesota State is the third largest system of state colleges and universities in the United States, comprising 26 colleges and 7 universities across 54 campuses throughout Minnesota. The system serves 270,000 students annually and employs more than 14,500 faculty and staff dedicated to student success. With nearly 4,000 academic programs including 893 fully online programs, Minnesota State offers the lowest tuition in the state while maintaining high educational standards. The institution awards over 34,000 degrees, certificates, and diplomas each year and contributes more than $8.4 billion to the state's economy.
The organization's core commitments focus on ensuring access to extraordinary education for all Minnesotans, serving as the partner of choice to meet workforce and community needs, and delivering the highest value and most affordable higher education option. Minnesota State maintains 7,000 employer partnerships across the state, with 86% of graduates securing jobs in fields related to their study. The system prioritizes equity and inclusion, serving more Black, Indigenous, and students of color than all other higher education providers in Minnesota combined.