Northland Community and Technical College
Tel:
(218) 793-2800
- Northland is an innovative leader in higher education, preparing all learners with work and life skills that advance personal well-being and regional prosperity.
School Highlights
Northland Community and Technical College serves 3,896 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 153 teachers has declined by 21% over five years.
Northland Community and Technical College | (MN) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Associates Colleges | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 153 staff | 153 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Marksmanship, Softball, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Marksmanship, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Northland Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with campuses located in East Grand Forks, MN and Thief River Falls, MN. We offer certificates, diplomas, and degrees in a variety of majors and general education transfer courses; as well as workforce training and continuing education programs. Northland Community and Technical College was created by a merger in July 1995 to form a comprehensive two-year college. Its founding partners, the Thief River Falls Area Vocation School , opened in 1946, and Northland Community College was founded in 1965. Northland is a comprehensive college, offering many state-of-the-art, nationally-renowned technical programs designed for those looking to quickly join the work force. Northland also has a liberal arts program which offers students the first-two years of a bachelor's degree. Northland Community and Technical College specializes in career-focused training designed to provide you with maximum job placement potential. A Northland college education is personalized, technology-intensive, focused, and innovative. You can graduate in as little as 9-months or earn a two-year degree. Northland Community & Technical College - Thief River Falls and East Grand Forks (formerly known as Northwest Technical College) is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Profile last updated: 07/13/2021
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