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Alexandria Technical & Community College

1601 Jefferson Streeet
Alexandria, MN 56308
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • College is a huge decision! There are so many options, from small colleges to big universities. Alexandria Technical & Community College believes in the best of both worlds, combining high quality education and cutting-edge technology with small class sizes and instructors who get to know students as individuals. With varsity athletics opportunities, vibrant student life, and ample student housing on campus, Alexandria College is a small college that feels big. Alexandria College offers over 50 programs, including industry-leading education in technical trades like healthcare, IT, business, police training, human services, manufacturing, and transportation. Students can explore transferable programs to get two years closer to a bachelor's degree at a fraction of the cost of a university. Students can keep doing what they love with several varsity athletics opportunities: archery, baseball, clay target, eSports, fishing, golf, soccer, and volleyball, plus clubs and activities.

School Highlights

Alexandria Technical & Community College serves 4,704 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 43%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 4,704 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,115
  • Out-state tuition: $6,115
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 15%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Alexandria Technical & Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 223 teachers has grown by 145% over five years.
Alexandria Technical & Community College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1961
Campus Size
110 acres
Total Faculty
223 staff
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
52
40
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Alexandria Technical & Community College has grown by 84% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 40:1 over five years.
The Alexandria Technical & Community College diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 44% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,704 students
2,882 students

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

Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
36:1

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

# Full-Time Students
1,552 students
1,168 students

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

# Part-Time Students
3,152 students
1,714 students

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

# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,177 students
2,681 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,704 students
1,143 students

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

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,473 students
1,714 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
8%

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

% Black
3%
16%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 18-year historical data

% White
85%
57%

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

% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.63

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

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
34%

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

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$53,136
$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 $6,115 is more than the state average of $5,573. The in-state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,115 is more than the state average of $6,083. The out-state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,115
$5,573

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

Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,115
$6,083
Tuition Notes
Based on 15 credits per term (fall and spring) at $217.68 per credit. Dollar amount includes tuition and fees. Figure is rounded to the nearest dollar.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
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
$5,500
$6,752

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

Acceptance Rate
100%
90%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
ArcheryBaseball
GolfSoccer
Volleyball
School Mascot
Legends

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
American Advertising FederationATCC Gamers
Collegiate DECADesign Guild
Exercise Science ClubHOSA - Future Health Professionals
Law Enforcement ClubLGBTQIA+ Club
Phi Theta KappaSkillsUSA
Student Senate


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Competitive FishingeSports
Intramural BasketballIntramural Volleyball
Trap Shooting

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

School Notes

  • The flexibility of choices, both on site and online, allow students to match their lifestyle with the requirements of their chosen degree. Strong business and industry partnerships support internships and pathways to gainful employment. Current equipment, excellent instructors, and defined transfer pathways make Alexandria Technical & Community College a first choice for students across the state. ATCC is positioned as a leader among two year colleges for student success.
Profile last updated: 09/16/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Alexandria Technical & Community College cost?
Alexandria Technical & Community College's tuition is approximately $6,115 for In-State students and $6,115 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Alexandria Technical & Community College?
The acceptance rate of Alexandria Technical & Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 90%.
What sports does Alexandria Technical & Community College offer?
Alexandria Technical & Community College offers 5 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Alexandria Technical & Community College's ranking?
Alexandria Technical & Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 4,704 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,115
  • Out-state tuition: $6,115
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 15%
  • Source: Verified school update

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