Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

2101 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • 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 Stats (2025)

  • 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:

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
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

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.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,525 students
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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 84%. 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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