Alexandria Technical & Community College
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(320) 762-0221
- Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) provides quality, hands-on and liberal arts education to nearly 3,700 students annually. ATCC offers 40+ programs and transfer pathways in fields like business, design, health, law enforcement, manufacturing, and transportation. Most programs can be completed in two years or less allowing our skilled graduates to step to the forefront of their chosen professions quickly. With among the highest graduation rate of all Minnesota State institutions and a 98% job placement rate, ATCC continues its longstanding reputation as an academic institution of excellence. Wallethub ranked ATCC #1 in Minnesota and #8 in the United States.
School Highlights
- Alexandria Technical & Community College serves 3,640 students (35% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 27%.
- Alexandria Technical & Community College is the only community colleges within Douglas County, MN.
- The nearest community college to Alexandria Technical & Community College is Minnesota State Community and Technical College (45.1 miles away).
Top Placements
Alexandria Technical & Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | (MN) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 91 staff | 56 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,640 students | 1,302 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 40:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,268 students | 768 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,372 students | 534 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% |
| % Black | 2% | 9% |
| % White | 83% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.45 |
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| College Completion Rate | 58% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $37,000 | $35,400 |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 15 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Art Guild, ATCC Gamer, Business Professionals of America, Collegiate DECA, HOSA - Future Health Professionals, Intercultural Center, National Kitchen and Bath Association, Phi Theta Kappa, SkillsUSA, Student Ambassadors, Student Senate Recreational Athletic Programs: eSports, Golf, Intramural Sports, Trap Shooting |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
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