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Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center (Closed 2017)

5910 Shingle Creek Pky
Minneapolis, MN 55430

Minnesota School of Business and Globe College have been providing specialized career training programs for more than 125 years. We have grown to be one of the most recognized and highly respected providers of private business, medical, and computer education in the Upper Midwest.

School Highlights

Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center served 109 students (53% of students were full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the state community college average of 16:1.

Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was more than the state average of 32%.

School Overview

Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center

(MN) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

Less than 2 yrs

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

8 staff

153 staff

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Student Body

Total Enrollment

109 students

2,516 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

16:1

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# Full-Time Students

58 students

1,092 students

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# Part-Time Students

51 students

1,424 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

145 students

309 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

58 students

1,058 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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52 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

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1,424 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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1 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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116 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

18%

% Hispanic

% Black

20%

% White

28%

68%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

23%

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0.79

0.52

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

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32%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.97%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$35,200

$36,900

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees

$14,040

$6,247

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$14,040

$6,863

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

100%

86%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$27,889

$13,775

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$9,500

$7,253

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Acceptance Rate

98%

83%

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SAT Reading

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625

SAT Math

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600

SAT Writing

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565

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

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ACT Writing

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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

The Minnesota School of Business was founded in 1877 by Professor Alexander R. Archibald who came from Dartmouth College. The school was among the first to teach students how to use the Stenotype machine, calculators, adding machines, and typewriters. In 1929, the school was sold to the Correll and Kamprath families and was relocated to 24 South Seventh Street. The school moved again in 1979 to the Chamber of Commerce Building at 11 South Fifth Street. ITT Educational Services, Inc. purchased the school in 1969. In 1988 Terry Myhre purchased the school from ITT and in 1993 relocated it to the current location in Richfield, MN. In 1989 the first branch campus was opened in Brooklyn Center. In 2002 the Plymouth branch campus was opened. Two new campus additions, St. Cloud and Shakopee were opened in 2004. The newest addition is the Rochester campus which opened in Fall of 2005. Minnesota School of Business/Globe College has seven campus locations - Brooklyn Center, Oakdale - Globe, Plymouth, Richfield, Rochester, Shakopee and St. Cloud. We offer flexible class scheduling to accommodate academic and individual needs. Classes are offered both day and evening for full-time and part-time students. Many classes are also offered online, providing students with an opportunity to participate in distance education. MSB offers a Masters degree, diplomas, Associate of Applied Science Degrees, and Bachelor of Science Degrees in many areas. The four main educational areas are business, health sciences, computer imaging, and information technology. In addition to the campuses mentioned, affiliates to the college include Globe College in Oakdale, MN, Minnesota School of Cosmetology in Oakdale, MN, Duluth Business University in Duluth, MN, Utah Career College, UT, Institute of Production and Recording in Minneapolis, Transportation Center for Excellence in Eagan, MN, New Horizons ? Benchmark Learning in Edina, MN, and Broadview Media in Edina, MN. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas, Associate in Applied Science degrees, and Bachelor of Science degrees.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center cost?

Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center's tuition is approximately $14,040 for In-State students and $14,040 for Out-State students.

What is the acceptance rate of Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center?

The acceptance rate of Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center is 98%, which is higher than the state average of 83%.

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Did You Know?

For Hennepin County, MN public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,788 per year for in-state students and $8,788 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Hennepin County, MN community colleges have a of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Hennepin County, MN is Academy College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.