Minnesota State Community and Technical College Profile

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1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1000

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Tel: (218)736-1500

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The mission of the college is to provide accessible education with vigor and integrity to diverse learners, preparing them for dynamic learning, living, working, and serving.

School Highlights

Minnesota State Community and Technical College serves 6,415 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is same as the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 26%.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is the only community colleges within Otter Tail County, MN.
The nearest community college is North Dakota State College of Science (24.30 miles away).

	Minnesota State Community and Technical College	(MN) Community College Avg.
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	195 staff	51 staff

The student population of 6,415 has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has declined by 26% over five years.

Total Enrollment	6,415 students	1,302 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	33:1	33:1

# Full-Time Students	2,818 students	768 students

# Part-Time Students	3,597 students	534 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	152	112

% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	1%

% Asian	1%	5%

% Hispanic	2%	4%

% Black	2%	8%

% White	90%	74%

% Two or more races	2%	3%

% Unknown races	1%	5%

Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.19	0.44

College Completion Rate	33%	30%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$36,100	$35,800

The public in-state tuition of $5,338 is less than the state average of $6,975. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,338 is less than the state average of $7,510. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$5,338	$6,975

Out-State Tuition Fees	$5,338	$7,510

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	88%	91%

Median Debt for Graduates	$12,000	$15,511

Median Debt for Dropouts	$7,600	$7,600

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

MSCTC students and customers have a wide array of programs and services from which to choose. Our online programming and cooperative agreements with other colleges and universities provide students with exceptional opportunities with our more traditional learning opportunities. Communities and businesses count on our college for responsive, customized training and education. The campuses of Minnesota State Community and Technical College are located in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, and Wadena, Minnesota. Each campus has its own personality, unique programs, and other offerings. The Fergus Falls campus is primarily a transfer institution, preparing students in general education for transfer to a four-year college or university. The campuses at Detroit Lakes, Moorhead, and Wadena are designed to assist students in their specific career track. Fergus Falls, the Otter Tail County Seat, is located in West Central Minnesota, about 180 miles northwest of Minneapolis and about 25 miles east of the North Dakota border. Minnesota State & Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of North Central Association.