Normandale Community College

9700 France Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431-4399

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 14 community colleges within Hennepin County, MN.
The nearest community college is Minnesota School of Business-Richfield (2.90 miles away).

	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	51 staff

The student population of 9,539 has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 has increased from 26:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.54 is more than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	9,539 students	1,302 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	43:1	30:1

# Full-Time Students	3,995 students	768 students

# Part-Time Students	5,544 students	534 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	-	1%

% Asian	10%	5%

% Hispanic	6%	5%

% Black	9%	8%

% White	66%	73%

% Two or more races	5%	3%

% Non Resident races	1%	-

% 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.	0.54	0.45

College Completion Rate	19%	30%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$40,100	$35,800

The public in-state tuition of $5,709 is less than the state average of $6,979. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,709 is less than the state average of $7,514. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$5,709	$6,979

Out-State Tuition Fees	$5,709	$7,514

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	75%	89%

Median Debt for Graduates	$14,024	$15,511

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,607	$7,600

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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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Did You Know?

For Minneapolis public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,528 per year for in-state students and $8,528 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,754 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Minneapolis community colleges have a of 0.52, which is lower than the national average of 0.67. The most diverse community college in Minneapolis is Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.