Hennepin Technical College

9000 Brooklyn Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55445
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  • 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:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 235 teachers has grown by 45% over five years.
Hennepin Technical College(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate of Arts CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty235 staff56 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Hennepin Technical College has grown by 23% over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has decreased from 37:1 over five years.
  • The Hennepin Technical College diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment7,409 students1,302 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio32:130:1
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# Full-Time Students1,406 students768 students
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# Part-Time Students6,407 students534 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
10%
5%
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% Hispanic
8%
5%
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% Black
23%
9%
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% White
53%
73%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Non Resident races		--
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% Unknown races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score0.650.45
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College Completion Rate
25%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,800$35,400
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $174 is less than the state average of $6,980. The in-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $174 is less than the state average of $7,515. The out-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$174$6,980
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Out-State Tuition Fees$174$7,515
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid79%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,000$15,511
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$7,600
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Acceptance Rate100%78%

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).

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Quick Stats (2018-19)
  • Students: 7,409 students
  • In-state tuition: $174
  • Out-state tuition: $174
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 47%
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For Minneapolis public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,528 per year for in-state students and $8,528 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,622 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Minneapolis community colleges have a diversity score of 0.48, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Minneapolis is Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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