- Minnesota North College is a public community and technical college with six campuses across northern Minnesota. We offer affordable, high-quality education and hands-on training to prepare students for success in their careers and communities.
School Highlights
Minnesota North College serves 3,726 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 42%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 3,726 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 24%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Minnesota North College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Minnesota North College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
99 staff
171 staff
Number of Programs Offered
100
76
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Minnesota North College has grown by 260% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Minnesota North College diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,726 students
2,858 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
2,111 students
1,050 students
# Part-Time Students
1,615 students
1,808 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
372 students
420 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,111 students
915 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
76%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
34%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,200
$36,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,750
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
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
BaseballFootball
SoftballVolleyball
Wrestling
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Minnesota North College offer?
Minnesota North College offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Football, Softball, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Minnesota North College's ranking?
Minnesota North College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Least debt for graduating students.
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