Hennepin Technical College
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9529951300
- Hennepin Technical College's mission is to provide quality technical education needed for employment in an ever-changing global work environment.
School Highlights
- Hennepin Technical College serves 7,409 students (19% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
- Hennepin Technical College is one of 13 community colleges within Hennepin County, MN.
- The nearest community college to Hennepin Technical College is North Hennepin Community College (1.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Hennepin Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Community Size Largest student body
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 235 teachers has declined by 10% over five years.
| Hennepin Technical College | (MN) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 235 staff | 56 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 7,409 students | 1,302 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,406 students | 768 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 6,407 students | 534 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 10% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% |
| % Black | 23% | 9% |
| % White | 53% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | - | - |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.45 |
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| College Completion Rate | 25% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,800 | $35,400 |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 11 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Anime Club, Audio Club, Dental Assistant, Fluid Power Club, HTC IOPP Student Chapter, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, SkillsUSA, Student Ambassadors, Student Nurses Who Care, Student Senate, Veterans Clu |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The main goal of Hennepin Technical College (HTC) is to provide educational opportunities for employment for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Campuses located in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie provide students with over 150 awards to choose from. Students can attend college part-time or full-time. Courses are offered in many career majors during the day, as well as, during the evenings, and on weekends. Workforce education division offers training for business and industry throughout the metro area. Students who attend HTC come with varied backgrounds and average age is 29. Some have no prior job or college experience, some have attended other schools, some are training for a new career, and others are upgrading their skills for career advancement. All students have one thing in common-they are receiving an education that will help them become more employable. Hennepin Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Hennepin Technical College is North Hennepin Community College (1.2 miles away).
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