In 2015, the Minnesota Legislature passed statute 135A.012 Higher Education Goal, which enacted a goal that 70% of Minnesota adults (ages 25-44) will have attained a postsecondary certificate or degree by 2025. In recognition of existing gaps in attainment, the law also sets 30% and 50% educational attainment benchmarks for all races and ethnicities as interim goals.
For more data on higher education in Minnesota, we recommend using the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System from the National Center for Education Statistics. This resource is maintained by the Federal government and offers additional data around topics like college enrollment, graduation rates, and cost.
