Anoka Technical College
School Highlights
- Anoka Technical College serves 2,165 students (48% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is same as the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 27%.
- Anoka Technical College is one of 3 community colleges within Anoka County, MN.
- The nearest community college to Anoka Technical College is Anoka-Ramsey Community College (4.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Anoka Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 37% over five years.
| Anoka Technical 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 | 73 staff | 56 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,165 students | 1,302 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,035 students | 768 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,130 students | 534 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 3% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% |
| % Black | 8% | 9% |
| % White | 78% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.45 |
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| College Completion Rate | 29% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $39,800 | $35,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
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- The nearest community college to Anoka Technical College is Anoka-Ramsey Community College (4.5 miles away).
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