Northwest Technical College

905 Grant Avenue SE
Bemidji, MN 56601
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  • Northwest Technical College is a technological learning organization that is also open and inviting, comprised of professionals that value life-long learning and the worth and dignity of all people. Guided by a commitment to excellence through education with a global focus, Northwest Technical College looks to become the premiere technical college in Minnesota. The academic and co-curricular culture at Northwest Technical College encourages an appreciation of differences and a rich knowledge of self and others that is the foundation of democratic citizenship in a technological world. Such an education is a life-enhancing opportunity that will enable individuals to reach their fullest potential and contribute to the richness of the natural, human, and economic resources of this region. Northwest Technical College integrates the value of work with the educational experience to develop resourceful lifelong learners with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to secure rewarding careers and satisfying lives in an increasingly technologically focused, globally interdependent, multicultural society.

School Highlights

Northwest Technical College serves 947 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American and Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 28% over five years.
Northwest Technical College(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty59 staff153 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Northwest Technical College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The Northwest Technical College diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment947 students2,525 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio16:117:1
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# Full-Time Students326 students1,109 students
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# Part-Time Students621 students1,416 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		-112
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% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
1%
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% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
3%
7%
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% Black
5%
13%
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% White
74%
63%
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Unknown races
5%
5%
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Diversity Score0.440.57
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College Completion Rate
42%
33%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$29,700$36,300

Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,490 is more than the state average of $5,427. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,490 is less than the state average of $6,082. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,490$5,427
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,490$6,082
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Tuition NotesOptional Room & Board at Bemidji State University $8,162
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid81%84%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,000$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,851$7,309
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Northwest Technical College is Minnesota state community and technical college (Detroit lakes) (63.2 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 947 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,490
  • Out-state tuition: $5,490
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 26%
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Did You Know?
For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,427 per year for in-state students and $6,082 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,208 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 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. 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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