Northland Community and Technical College

1101 Hwy One East
Thief River Falls, MN 56701

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 4,321 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 27%.
Northland Community and Technical College is the only community colleges within Pennington County, MN.
The nearest community college to Northland Community and Technical College is Northwest Technical College (74.0 miles away).

School Overview

	Northland Community and Technical 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	159 staff	56 staff

The student population of Northland Community and Technical College has grown by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 24:1 over five years.
The Northland Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.36 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has grown by 63% over five years.

Total Enrollment	4,321 students	1,302 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	27:1	30:1

# Full-Time Students	1,728 students	768 students

# Part-Time Students	2,593 students	534 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	3%	1%

% Asian	2%	5%

% Hispanic	2%	5%

% Black	10%	9%

% White	79%	73%

% Two or more races	-	3%

% Non Resident races	-	-

% Unknown races	4%	4%

Diversity Score	0.36	0.45

College Completion Rate	35%	30%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$39,400	$35,400

The public in-state tuition of $5,793 is less than the state average of $6,980. The in-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,793 is less than the state average of $7,515. The out-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$5,793	$6,980

Out-State Tuition Fees	$5,793	$7,515

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	87%	90%

Median Debt for Graduates	$13,775	$15,511

Median Debt for Dropouts	$7,253	$7,600

Total Sports Offered	5 sports
Sports	Basketball, Marksmanship, Softball, Volleyball, WrestlingBasketball, Marksmanship, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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: 09/09/2020

The nearest community college to Northland Community and Technical College is Northwest Technical College (74.0 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,980 per year for in-state students and $7,515 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,383 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.45, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Globe University-Minneapolis. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.