Anoka Technical College

  • Anoka Technical College is a public two-year technical college in Anoka, Minnesota, founded in 1967. The school is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

School Highlights

Anoka Technical College serves 2,197 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 42%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 2,197 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,590
  • Out-state tuition: $5,590
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Anoka Technical College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
112 staff
171 staff
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School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Anoka Technical College has grown by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Anoka Technical College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,197 students
2,858 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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# Full-Time Students
842 students
1,050 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,355 students
1,808 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Anoka Technical College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Minnesota.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
219 students
420 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
842 students
915 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,355 students
1,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
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% Asian
6%
6%
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% Hispanic
7%
8%
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% Black
15%
15%
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% White
64%
58%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
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% Unknown races
3%
6%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4696%
0.3421%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Anoka Technical College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5652%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,800
$36,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Anoka Technical College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Minnesota by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,590 is more than the state average of $5,489. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,590 is less than the state average of $6,145. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,590
$5,489
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,590
$6,145
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Anoka Technical College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
89%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Anoka Technical College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,264
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Anoka Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,130
$6,750
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Anoka Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Anoka Technical College cost?
Anoka Technical College's tuition is approximately $5,590 for In-State students and $5,590 for Out-State students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 2,197 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,590
  • Out-state tuition: $5,590
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,489 per year for in-state students and $6,145 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,300 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Globe University-Minneapolis. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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