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School Highlights
Pine Technical & Community College serves 1,724 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 31%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 1,724 students
- In-state tuition: $4,065
- Out-state tuition: $7,741
- Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 20%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 133% over five years.
Pine Technical & Community College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
84 staff
153 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pine Technical & Community College has declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Pine Technical & Community College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,724 students
2,500 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1

# Full-Time Students
393 students
1,076 students

# Part-Time Students
1,331 students
1,424 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
798 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
393 students
1,058 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
52 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,331 students
1,331 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%

% Asian
2%
7%

% Hispanic
5%
7%

% Black
7%
9%

% White
80%
69%

% Two or more races
4%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
2%


Diversity Score
0.35
0.50

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
32%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.97%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,100
$36,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,065 is less than the state average of $5,701. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,741 is more than the state average of $6,336. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,065
$5,701

Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,741
$6,336

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,379
$12,264

Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$6,747

Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Pine Technical College, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is located 60 miles north of the Twin Cities in Pine City, Minnesota and awards certificates, diplomas and two-year degrees. Notable programs include gunsmithing, practical nursing, automotive technology, computerized network control/machining (CNC), business administration, early childhood development, American sign Language, and computer science.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pine Technical & Community College cost?
Pine Technical & Community College's tuition is approximately $4,065 for In-State students and $7,741 for Out-State students.
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