Alexandria Technical & Community College

1601 Jefferson Streeet
Alexandria, MN 56308

Alexandria Technical & Community College is a two year comprehensive college located in West Central Minnesota. The college provides a hands on learning environment with real life applications integrated into the classroom. Job placement is 98%.

School Highlights

Alexandria Technical & Community College serves 3,811 students (36% 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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:

The teacher population of 95 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	95 staff	56 staff

The student population of Alexandria Technical & Community College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 has decreased from 41:1 over five years.
The Alexandria Technical & Community College diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has grown by 52% over five years.

Total Enrollment	3,811 students	1,302 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	40:1	30:1

# Full-Time Students	1,371 students	768 students

# Part-Time Students	2,440 students	534 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	1%

% Asian	1%	5%

% Hispanic	4%	5%

% Black	1%	9%

% White	82%	73%

% Two or more races	3%	3%

% Unknown races	8%	4%

Diversity Score	0.32	0.45

College Completion Rate	58%	30%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$37,000	$35,400

The public in-state tuition of $4,963 is less than the state average of $6,980. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,963 is less than the state average of $7,515. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,963	$6,980

Out-State Tuition Fees	$4,963	$7,515

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	89%	90%

Median Debt for Graduates	$12,000	$15,511

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$7,600

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.	10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.	Club or Organization: Collegiate DECA, Diesel Club, Early Childhood Education, Law Enforcement Club, Phi Theta Kappa, SkillsUSA, Student Ambassadors, Student Senate Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramural Sports, Trap Shooting

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Approximately 3800 students attend the college annually in person or as online students. 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.

The nearest community college to Alexandria Technical & Community College is Minnesota State Community and Technical College (45.1 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,980 per year for in-state students and $7,515 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,383 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.45, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Globe University-Minneapolis. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.