Minnesota School of Business-Plymouth
Tel:
(763)476-2000
- Minnesota School of Busines campus is small, but not crowded. You will not see students lost and confused trying to get to class. An if you do have questions, you will get cheerful service at the receptionist desk and the administration offices. The tree-shaded nature trail that borders our property is great for bird watching or a quiet stroll, and the student commons provides a comfortable place to study and socialize. Minutes from Lake Minnetonka, amid parks and beautiful natural spaces, the campus is still convenient to restaurants and shopping. At Minnesota School of Business, we will demonstrate We Care by preparing career-focused, community-minded graduates for the global workforce. We care about our students, we care about our employees and we Care about the employers who hire our students.
School Highlights
- Minnesota School of Business-Plymouth serves 130 students (65% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 27%.
- Minnesota School of Business-Plymouth is one of 13 community colleges within Hennepin County, MN.
- The nearest community college to Minnesota School of Business-Plymouth is Herzing University Minneapolis (7.8 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 50% over five years.
| Minnesota School of Business-Plymouth | (MN) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 10 staff | 56 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 130 students | 1,302 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 85 students | 768 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 45 students | 534 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1%
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| % Asian | 2%
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5%
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| % Hispanic | 3%
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5%
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| % Black | 9%
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9%
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| % White | 79%
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73%
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| % Two or more races | 2%
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3%
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| % Non Resident races | - | - |
| % Unknown races | 5%
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4%
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.45 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,200 | $35,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
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The nearest community college to Minnesota School of Business-Plymouth is Herzing University Minneapolis (7.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
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328 students | 7.80 Mi5700 West Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55428
763-535-3000 7.80328 -
Herzing University-MinneapolisPrivate, non-profit375 students | 7.80 Mi 435 Ford Road
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(763)535-3000 7.80375 -
7,409 students | 8.70 Mi9000 Brooklyn Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55445
9529951300 8.707,409 -
7,384 students | 9.80 Mi7411 85th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763)424-0702 9.807,384 -
1,070 students | 10.40 Mi818 Dunwoody Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55403
6123745800 10.401,070
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