Educating for the Future 2019 Update - Minnesota …

Educating for the Future 2019 Update

November 2019

Authors Alex Hermida

Senior Research Analyst Tel: 651-259-3919 Alex.Hermida@state.mn.us

Meredith Fergus

Manager, Research and SLEDS Tel: 651-259-3963 Meredith.Fergus@state.mn.us

About the Minnesota Office of Higher Education

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education is a cabinet-level state agency providing students with financial aid programs and information to help them gain access to postsecondary education. The agency also serves as the state's clearinghouse for data, research and analysis on postsecondary enrollment, financial aid, finance and trends.

The Minnesota State Grant Program is the largest financial aid program administered by the Office of Higher Education, awarding more than $207 million in need-based grants to Minnesota residents attending accredited institutions in Minnesota. The agency oversees tuition reciprocity programs, a student loan program, Minnesota's 529 College Savings Plan, licensing and early college awareness programs for youth.

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350

Saint Paul, MN 55108-5227 Tel: 651.642.0567 or 800.657.3866 TTY Relay: 800.627.3529 Fax: 651.642.0675 Email: info.ohe@state.mn.us

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

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Minnesota's Attainment Goal

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What is Educational Attainment?

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Why does Educational Attainment Matter?

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Methodology for Estimating Attainment

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Current Educational Attainment Estimates

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Associate or Higher Degree Attainment by Detailed Race/Ethnicity Groups

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Opportunities for Increasing Attainment

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Decreasing the Number of High School Dropouts

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Increasing College Enrollment among High School Graduates

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Increasing Persistence and Completion Rates of College Students

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Increasing College Enrollment among Adults

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Re-engaging Adults Learners who Left without Completing

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Conclusion

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Appendix A. Associate Degree or Higher Attainment

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Appendix B. Population Counts

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References

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