Concurrent Enrollment Programs Serve Thousands of Minnesota Students Each Year

In January 2009 MnCEP conducted a survey to collect data about the scope of concurrent enrollment opportunities and participation in Minnesota during the academic year of 2007-08.  24 programs responded to at least part of the survey. For the number of programs that responded to each question, download the summary on the right.

MnCEP defines a concurrent enrollment program (CEP) or course as one in which

  • specially selected and trained high school teachers
  • teach the postsecondary course to high school students
  • at their own high school, during the regular school day.

Survey results show the widespread impact of concurrent enrollment in Minnesota:

Students served: 19,864 (unduplicated count)
Course registrations: 35,454
College credits earned: 111,701 semester credits
Legislative districts served by at least one program: 113 (or 93% of the legislative districts that include a high school within their borders)
Credits recognized: 94% of survey respondents who requested credit recognition reported that the credit counted at colleges and universities other than the concurrent enrollment program partner. Recognition comes in at least three forms: transfer of credit; exemption from required courses; or placement in advanced courses.
High schools offering concurrent enrollment: 433
(This number represents some duplication because some high schools participate in more than one concurrent enrollment program.)
High school teachers approved to teach concurrent enrollment: 898
(This number represents some duplication because some high school teachers participate in more than one concurrent enrollment program.)
College courses offered: 60 different college courses are offered, including general education courses, liberal arts courses, and technical education courses.
NACEP-accredited programs: 4
(Mesabi Range Community College; University of Minnesota, Crookston; University of Minnesota, Duluth; University of Minnesota, Twin Cities)