Northwest Technical College

905 Grant Avenue SE
Bemidji, MN 56601-4907

Tel: (218)333-6600

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 1,091 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American), which is less than the state average of 27%.
Northwest Technical College is the only community colleges within Beltrami County, MN.
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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Northwest Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Minnesota for:

The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Northwest 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	38 staff	56 staff

The student population of Northwest Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Northwest Technical College diversity score of 0.33 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,091 students	1,302 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	29:1	30:1

# Full-Time Students	390 students	768 students

# Part-Time Students	701 students	534 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	9%	1%

% Asian	2%	5%

% Hispanic	2%	5%

% Black	2%	9%

% White	81%	73%

% Two or more races	4%	3%


Diversity Score	0.33	0.45

College Completion Rate	36%	30%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$29,700	$36,800

The public in-state tuition of $5,490 is less than the state average of $6,980. 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 $7,515. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$5,490	$6,980

Out-State Tuition Fees	$5,490	$7,515

Tuition Notes	Optional Room & Board at Bemidji State University $8,162
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	86%	90%

Median Debt for Graduates	$11,871	$15,511

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,324	$7,600

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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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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.