Alexandria Technical & Community College
- 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 4,051 students (37% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), 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 96 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 | 96 staff | 56 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,051 students | 1,302 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 42:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,517 students | 768 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,534 students | 534 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% |
| % Black | 1% | 9% |
| % White | 83% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 9% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 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. | 11 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Business Professionals of America, 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
School Notes
- Approximately 4000 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.
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