Minnesota West Community and Technical College

1593 11th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
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  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College is dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings.

School Highlights

Minnesota West Community and Technical College serves 3,362 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.

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Minnesota West Community and Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Minnesota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty102 staff62 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Minnesota West Community and Technical College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Minnesota West Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 36% over five years.
Total Enrollment3,362 students1,118 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio33:129:1
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# Full-Time Students1,103 students828 students
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# Part-Time Students2,259 students691 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		16116
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
3%
6%
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% Hispanic
9%
6%
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% Black
5%
11%
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% White
71%
63%
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Non Resident races
2%
3%
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% Unknown races
7%
6%
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Diversity Score0.480.58
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College Completion Rate
44%
32%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,400$35,400
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $5,660 is less than the state average of $6,812. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,807 is more than the state average of $7,362. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,660$6,812
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Out-State Tuition Fees$10,807$7,362
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid90%85%
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Median Debt for Graduates$13,348$13,350
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Median Debt for Dropouts$7,500$7,508
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington. Minnesota West provides students with the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate. Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a consolidated community/technical college formed on January 1, 1997 when Southwestern Technical College and Worthington Community College merged. The four technical campuses, Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, and Pipestone began as local area vocational schools in the 1960s. They officially merged to become Southwestern Technical College in 1985. The Granite Falls Campus of Minnesota West prides itself on a quality education with accessibility for many different types of students. Our campus meets the needs of the workforce and community by providing many online, technical, and liberal art courses. Whether a student wants to complete a few courses and transfer or earn a degree, the Granite Falls campus has variety of educational options. Minnesota West is a leader in the state and the upper Midwest in Renewable Energy and Computerized Manufacturing. Our safe, attractive and friendly city, set in the beautiful Minnesota River Valley, prides itself on a small town atmosphere, friendly residents, and scenic views. While in Granite Falls you will have the opportunity to experience fine shopping and excellent customer service in either our quaint downtown, located on the West bank of the Minnesota River or along Highway 212. Be sure to stop at the Kilowatt Community Center and Prairie's Edge Casino and Resort. Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, which consists of 34 state universities, community and technical colleges. The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Minnesota West Community and Technical College is Ridgewater College (33.2 miles away).
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  • Ridgewater College
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    Public
    3,298 students | 33.20 Mi2101 15th Ave NW
    Willmar,  MN  56201
    (800) 722-1151     33.203,298
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College
    Alexandria Technical & Community College Photo
    Public
    3,640 students | 74.20 Mi1601 Jefferson Streeet
    Alexandria,  MN  56308
    (320) 762-0221     74.203,640
  • Lake Area Technical Institute
    Public
    2,245 students | 75.30 Mi1201 Arrow Avenue
    Watertown,  SD  57201
    (605) 882-5284     75.302,245
  • Minnesota School of Business-Waite Park
    Public
    218 students | 82.60 Mi1201 2nd Street South
    Waite Park,  MN  56387
    (320) 257-2000     82.60218
  • Rasmussen College-Minnesota
    Private for-profit
    4,124 students | 83.50 Mi226 Park Avenue South
    St. Cloud,  MN  56301
    (320) 251-5600     83.504,124
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 3,362 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,660
  • Out-state tuition: $10,807
  • Student:teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
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Did You Know?
For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,812 per year for in-state students and $7,362 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,088 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 81%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Saint Paul College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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