Minnesota college enrollment recovers after a decade of decline

Colleges and universities across the state and region saw enrollment grow last fall — good news for the institutions after a decade of decline and further dips during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Delays in the FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, last year also created worry about a negative impact on enrollment.

Haley Chinander, an analyst with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, wrote about the trends and shared more with MPR News host Tom Crann.

Hear the full interview by clicking play on the audio player above.

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