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#1 Regional
University

Minnesota's Best Regional University and 16th in the Midwest

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#1 in Value

Minnesota’s Best Value Regional University and 22nd in the Midwest

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#1 for Economic
Mobility

The only non-profit Minnesota college ranked in the top tier for economic mobility after college

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Where Passion Fuels Purpose

Personalized education

Personalized education

Our smaller class sizes, mentorship, and advising support ensure that you have a more personalized experience and interactive role in shaping your education.
 

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Real-world learning

Real-world learning

Get in-demand professional skills starting your first year. At °ÄÃÅÌØÂ뿪½±¼Ç¼, you're guaranteed to engage in hands-on, real-world learning experiences in and out of the classroom.

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Belong and grow

Belong and grow

°ÄÃÅÌØÂ뿪½±¼Ç¼ is a tight-knit community where everyone finds a place to belong. That sense of community extends to the classroom, where our professors know your name and nourish your growth.

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Endless opportunities

Endless opportunities

From 22 NCAA Division III athletic teams to 70+ student organizations, you can do what you love and spark your passion.

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Empowering Changemakers

Pipers aren't just students. They are scientists, guitarists, environmental activists, poets, rock climbers, knitters, social justice leaders, and change makers. They bring all of who they are to °ÄÃÅÌØÂ뿪½±¼Ç¼ and explore, elevate, and grow into their whole selves.

Maria Garcia '26

flex major: visual communication for the performing arts

Justice Vue '24

digital + studio art major, global students society president

Oscar Hinojosa ‘25

biology (pre-pharmacy track)

A °ÄÃÅÌØÂ뿪½±¼Ç¼ degree
gets results

100%

Learn by Doing

Every undergraduate completes at least one paid internship and/or a research project or service-learning experience.

94%

Quality Instruction

of 2024 seniors were very satisfied or generally satisfied with the quality of instruction at °ÄÃÅÌØÂ뿪½±¼Ç¼.

92%

Immediate Results

of the class of 2022 said they were very satisfied or satisfied with their first job.

Abi Grace Mart '24, history and legal studies

°ÄÃÅÌØÂ뿪½±¼Ç¼ students are really go-getting and forward-thinking people who are thinking about what they can do to make the community better and more inclusive. All those things grow into what we have today at °ÄÃÅÌØÂ뿪½±¼Ç¼, which is a highly impactful, incredible community.

Abi Grace Mart '24, history and legal studies; of Saint Francis, MN

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Embracing knowledge.
Igniting action.

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