Minnesota State to Close Detroit Lakes Campus Amid Low Enrollment
Minnesota State will close its Detroit Lakes campus due to low enrollment of 11 students.
Detroit, MI, October 7, 2026 —
The Minnesota State system has announced the impending closure of its campus located in Detroit Lakes. The decision stems from persistently low student enrollment figures, with the campus currently serving only 11 students.
Details regarding the specific timeline for the closure, including the final date of operation or any plans for the existing students, were not immediately provided in the announcement. The Minnesota State system comprises 30 public community and technical colleges and universities.
The Detroit Lakes campus has faced challenges in attracting and retaining a sufficient number of students to sustain operations. The enrollment count of 11 students indicates a significant deficit in student participation, which is the stated primary factor leading to the closure decision. Further information regarding the impact on faculty, staff, and the local community is expected to be released by Minnesota State.
The announcement did not specify what will happen to the 11 enrolled students, nor did it detail any transition plans for them to continue their education elsewhere within the Minnesota State system or at other institutions. The future of the physical campus facilities also remains unaddressed in the initial statement.
Minnesota State has not yet commented on the potential causes for the low enrollment at the Detroit Lakes campus or whether this situation is indicative of broader trends within its system. The system oversees a large network of educational institutions across Minnesota, aiming to provide accessible higher education and workforce training opportunities. The closure of this specific campus represents a strategic adjustment in response to the current enrollment landscape.
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