Normandale Community College
Tel:
(952)358-8200
- As an urban community college serving primarily the southwest metropolitan region of the Twin Cities, Normandale prepares students for full participation in our diverse communities, creates pathways to other college programs, and builds community connections.
School Highlights
- Normandale Community College serves 9,539 students (42% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
- Normandale Community College is one of 11 community colleges within Hennepin County, MN.
- The nearest community college to Normandale Community College is Minnesota School of Business-Richfield (2.9 miles away).
Top Placements
Normandale Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 224 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Normandale Community College | (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 | 224 staff | 56 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 9,539 students | 1,302 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 43:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,995 students | 768 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 5,544 students | 534 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 10% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% |
| % Black | 9% | 9% |
| % White | 66% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | - |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.45 |
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| College Completion Rate | 19% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $40,100 | $35,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Normandale Community College is an urban two-year college serving primarily the communities of the southwestern metropolitan region of the Twin Cities. Established in 1968, the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. More than 10,000 students from diverse backgrounds take courses at the college annually. Our career programs prepare students for full employment in fields such as Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Business, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Hospitality Management, Law Enforcement, Dietetics, Computer Technology, Accounting and many other areas. We offer developmental courses designed to improve academic skills required for successful performance in college-level courses. Continuing education and customized training opportunities are provided through a variety of non-credit courses offered through the Normandale Center for Opportunity. Normandale Community College will serve as a regional higher education center, working closely with its communities to meet changing needs through innovative and responsive programs and quality teaching. We will inspire learners to develop skills and interests that will enrich their lives and shape their futures.
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