- Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is a public tribal land-grant community college in Cloquet, Minnesota. FDLTCC is located within the Twin Ports area of Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin in northeastern Minnesota.
School Highlights
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College serves 1,525 students (22% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 42%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 1,525 students
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges
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
n/a
171 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has declined by 34% over five years.
The Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has declined by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,525 students
2,858 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
# Full-Time Students
335 students
1,050 students
# Part-Time Students
1,190 students
1,808 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
420 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
335 students
915 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,190 students
1,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
7%
58%
% Hawaiian
84%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
34%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2024)
32%
57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,300
$36,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,441
$13,350
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,900
$7,508
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College's ranking?
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Average community college minority breakdown.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is Lake Superior College (15.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lake Superior College
Public
2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(800) 432-2884
Duluth, MN 55811
(800) 432-2884
15.9 miles
Enrollment: 5,358 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 75% In-state tuition: $5,107 Out-state tuition: $9,524 Minority enrollment: 20%
Minnesota North College
Public
1515 East 25th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 293-6950
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 293-6950
55.3 miles
Enrollment: 3,726 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
900 4th St SE
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-5100
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-5100
65.2 miles
Enrollment: 2,555 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $4,065 Out-state tuition: $7,741 Minority enrollment: 28%
501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-8000
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-8000
87.2 miles
Enrollment: 5,825 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 In-state tuition: $5,757 Out-state tuition: $5,757 Minority enrollment: 16%
1900 College Dr.
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(800) 243-9482
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(800) 243-9482
90.0 miles
Enrollment: 5,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 60% In-state tuition: $4,448 Out-state tuition: $6,463 Minority enrollment: 14%
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