Northland Community and Technical College

1101 Hwy One East
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
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Tel: (218) 793-2800
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  • 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 lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 153 teachers has declined by 24% over five years.
Northland Community and Technical College(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociates CollegesAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty153 staff73 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Northland Community and Technical College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The Northland Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.36 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 61% over five years.
Total Enrollment3,896 students1,859 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio25:129:1
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# Full-Time Students1,097 students843 students
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# Part-Time Students1,717 students1,016 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
6%
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% Hispanic
2%
6%
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% Black
6%
11%
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% White
78%
63%
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
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% Non Resident races		-
3%
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% Unknown races
5%
6%
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Diversity Score0.360.58
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College Completion Rate
47%
32%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$39,400$35,400
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $6,051 is less than the state average of $6,639. The in-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,051 is less than the state average of $7,204. The out-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$6,051$6,639
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Out-State Tuition Fees$6,051$7,204
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid94%85%
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Median Debt for Graduates$14,230$13,350
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,500$7,508
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Sports

Total Sports Offered6 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Marksmanship, Softball, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball,
Marksmanship, Softball,
Volleyball, Wrestling,
Source: 2019 (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.

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The nearest community college to Northland Community and Technical College is Northwest Technical College (74.0 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 3,896 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,051
  • Out-state tuition: $6,051
  • Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 22%
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For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,639 per year for in-state students and $7,204 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,414 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 85%. 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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