Pine Technical & Community College

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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
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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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
393 students
1,076 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,331 students
1,424 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
798 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
393 students
1,058 students
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# 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%
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% Asian
2%
7%
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% Hispanic
5%
7%
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% Black
7%
9%
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% White
80%
69%
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score
0.35
0.50
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
32%
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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
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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
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,741
$6,336
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$12,379
$12,264
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$6,747
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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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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)

Did You Know?

For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,701 per year for in-state students and $6,336 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,637 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.50, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Globe University-Minneapolis. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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