WINONA, Minn. – Enrollment at the twin-campus Minnesota State College Southeast has grown 14% this fall to 2,294 students this fall. The headcount was up 4% in 2023 and 7% in 2022. Marsha Danielson, college president, credited the sustained growth to Winna and Red Wing philanthropists, businesses and industry that have made college tuition-free for many high schooL graUyates. “Programs like these reduce financial and psychological barriers for eligible students by increasing access to higher education and fostering high achievement,” said Danielson. “They strengthen the pathway from high school to college, provide educational opportunities to students of all backgrounds, support the workforce talent pipeline by providing more skilled workers, and boost enrollment at Southeast.”
Comparison
The Minnesota State college system reported that Southeast State was in the top five for increased enrollment among the 26 two-year colleges this fall. The state average was 7.7%.