Minnesota School of Business-Waite Park (Closed 2024)

1201 2nd Street South
Waite Park, MN 56387

School Highlights

Minnesota School of Business-Waite Park served 218 students (72% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was less than the state average of 43%.

School Overview

Minnesota School of Business-Waite Park
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
15 staff
94 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
218 students
2,812 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
156 students
1,168 students
# Part-Time Students
62 students
1,714 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
156 students
2,681 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
156 students
1,143 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
88%
57%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.00
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$36,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$14,040
$5,530
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,040
$6,060
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$27,889
$13,775
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$7,253
Acceptance Rate
100%
83%
ACT Composite
23
23
ACT English
22
23
ACT Math
22
22
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Minnesota School of Business-Waite Park cost?
Minnesota School of Business-Waite Park'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-Waite Park?
The acceptance rate of Minnesota School of Business-Waite Park is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 83%.

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