Anoka Technical College

1355 Highway 10 West
Anoka, MN 55303
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Anoka Technical College serves 1,970 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,970 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,590
  • Out-state tuition: $5,590
  • Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
  • Minority enrollment: 40%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Anoka Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 41% over five years.
Anoka Technical College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1967
Total Faculty
65 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Student Body

The student population of Anoka Technical College has grown by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Anoka Technical College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 34% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,970 students
2,882 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
36:1

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Full-Time Students
831 students
1,168 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
1,139 students
1,714 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,970 students
2,681 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
831 students
1,143 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,139 students
1,714 students
% Asian
7%
6%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hispanic
8%
8%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Black
19%
16%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% White
60%
57%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
47%
34%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$53,752
$49,659

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $5,590 is more than the state average of $5,573. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,590 is less than the state average of $6,083. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,590
$5,573

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,590
$6,083
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
69%
87%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,750

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,130
$6,752

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Anoka Technical College has nearly 30 certificate, diploma, and Associate of Applied Science degree career majors in eight Centers of Excellence: Business and Office, Design and Manufacturing, Electrical and Electronics, Golf/Horticulture, Health, Information Technology, Services and Transportation. We also offer a complete line of customized courses for business and industry � through our Customized Training Services division. These courses can be tailored to meet the needs of individuals or specific businesses and industries. Each year around 4,000 students of all ages are enrolled in credit course offerings at ATC's three campuses in Anoka County - a northwest metro area intersected by the Mississippi and Rum Rivers and only 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis. About 90 percent commute daily, while others find temporary housing in Anoka area apartments and private homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Anoka Technical College cost?
Anoka Technical College's tuition is approximately $5,590 for In-State students and $5,590 for Out-State students.
What is Anoka Technical College's ranking?
Anoka Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,970 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,590
  • Out-state tuition: $5,590
  • Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
  • Minority enrollment: 40%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,573 per year for in-state students and $6,083 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,176 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 85%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Saint Paul College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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