Pine Technical & Community College

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School Highlights

Pine Technical & Community College serves 1,794 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 43%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,794 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,065
  • Out-state tuition: $7,741
  • Student-teacher ratio: 50:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.
Pine Technical & Community College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's 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
36 staff
94 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Pine Technical & Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 50:1 has increased from 23:1 over five years.
The Pine Technical & Community College diversity score of 0.48 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 36% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,794 students
2,812 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
432 students
1,168 students
# Part-Time Students
1,362 students
1,714 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,794 students
2,681 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
432 students
1,143 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,362 students
1,714 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
71%
57%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
12%
7%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
34%
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 $5,530. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,741 is more than the state average of $6,060. The out-state tuition has grown by 72% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,065
$5,530
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,741
$6,060
Tuition Notes
$0 (application fee)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,379
$12,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$6,752
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,794 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,065
  • Out-state tuition: $7,741
  • Student-teacher ratio: 50:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,530 per year for in-state students and $6,060 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,176 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.

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