North Hennepin Community College is committed to educating a diverse community of learners to maximize their intellectual, creative and leadership potential.
School Highlights
North Hennepin Community College serves 7,120 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 42%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 7,120 students
In-state tuition: $4,358
Out-state tuition: $4,358
Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
Minority enrollment: 58%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of North Hennepin Community College has grown by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The North Hennepin Community College diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,120 students
2,555 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,643 students
915 students
# Part-Time Students
5,477 students
1,808 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
712 students
372 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,643 students
842 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,477 students
1,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
25%
15%
% White
42%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1308%
0.3421%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5652%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,200
$36,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,358 is less than the state average of $5,489. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,358 is less than the state average of $6,145. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,358
$5,489
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,358
$6,145
Tuition Notes
$168.20 online credi
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,050
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,790
$6,747
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
In 1963 the Minnesota Legislature created the Minnesota State
Junior College Board and provided for 15 colleges, including on
that was to be located in the Northwest area of Hennepin County.
North Hennepin Junior College opened its doors to 414 students in
the year 1966. North Hennepin State Junior College changed its name
to North Hennepin Community College in the year 1973. North
Hennepin Community College is part of the Minnesota State Colleges
and Universities system and is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
' a rapidly growing Minneapolis/St. Paul suburb. The College serves
the Northwest metropolitan area including the communities of
Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Osseo, Champlin, Brooklyn Center, New
Hope, Robbinsdale, Crystal, Plymouth, Minneapolis, Fridley, Blaine,
Spring Lake Park, Coon Rapids, Corcoran, Rogers, St. Michael,
Buffalo, Rogers, Elk River, Monticello, Dayton and others. At North
Hennepin you can earn your Associate Degree Associate in Arts
(A.A.) degree Associate in Science (A.S.) degree Associate in
Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Most of our classes are designed
to allow you to transfer credits to four-year colleges and
universities. The Center for Training and Development offers
non-credit continuing education and customized training programs.
North Hennepin makes it possible for students to continue working
while taking classes with every-Other weekend college, accelerated
programs, web enhanced programs, online programs, flexible-hour
programs and off-campus classes offered at our Wright County
Center.
From business and healthcare to technology and skilled trades, the article showcases the breadth of options available to students seeking to enhance their knowledge, develop new skills, or pursue career advancement.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 7,120 students
In-state tuition: $4,358
Out-state tuition: $4,358
Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
Minority enrollment: 58%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Hennepin County, MN community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Hennepin County, MN is Academy College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
