Knowing what you want to study always helps to find the best fit. A good first step is to find out whether a college or university offers a program that you want to study and what degrees they offer.
Another thing to consider is whether you want to attend a big or small college, and one that is private, public or for-profit. President Sue Hammersmith from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and Minneapolis, says: “If you are going to go to college, you will be investing a lot of time and money. You want to make sure you are getting value for that investment. Do a campus visit and see if you feel comfortable. Different campuses have different atmospheres and that makes a big difference to students.”
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities offer the best value. How do I know? I went to two public institutions – Ridgewater College, which has campuses in Willmar and Hutchison and Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. For me, the investment was definitely worth the education.
The 32 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities offer a broad range of programs. Thousands of programs are available that lead students to become engineers, scientists, technicians, mechanics, artists, musicians, teachers, nurses, to name a few. The 25 two-year colleges offer degrees, diplomas and certificates that can be completed in two years or less. Most of them also offer the first two years of a four-year degree. Then you can transfer to a state university to complete a bachelor’s degree. With 54 campuses located throughout Minnesota, the colleges and universities are accessible. You can attend a campus close to home or venture to another part of the state.
For more information visit www.mnscu.edu or stop by our booth at the State Fair in the Education building.
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