Burnsville students save over $1 million in tuition

High school students earn college credits through dual enrollment program

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Students at Burnsville High School and Burnsville Alternative High School collectively earned more than $1 million worth of University of Minnesota credits through the College in the Schools dual enrollment program during the 2024-25 school year. By taking college-level courses while still in high school, the students were able to significantly reduce their future tuition costs.

Why it matters

The College in the Schools program allows Burnsville students to get a head start on their college education, saving them substantial amounts on tuition fees. This helps address financial barriers to higher education and makes college more accessible for local families.

The details

Burnsville High School offers 15 College in the Schools courses, enabling students to earn University of Minnesota credits while still in high school. During the 2024-25 academic year, Burnsville students collectively earned over $1 million worth of these credits, substantially reducing their future college tuition costs.

  • The College in the Schools program has been offered at Burnsville High School for several years.
  • Burnsville students earned over $1 million in University of Minnesota credits during the 2024-25 school year.

The players

Burnsville High School

A public high school in Burnsville, Minnesota that offers a College in the Schools dual enrollment program.

Burnsville Alternative High School

A public alternative high school in Burnsville, Minnesota that also participates in the College in the Schools program.

University of Minnesota

The public research university system that provides the college-level courses through the College in the Schools program at Burnsville High School and Burnsville Alternative High School.

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The takeaway

The College in the Schools program at Burnsville High School and Burnsville Alternative High School is helping local students get a head start on their college education and save significantly on tuition costs, making higher education more accessible for families in the community.