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Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Granite Falls, Minnesota

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Overview

Enrollment

3,352
Minnesota West Community and Technical College overview
Location Granite Falls, Minnesota
Online mnwest.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Minnesota West Community and Technical College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Granite Falls campus, is a public institution that provides a broad spectrum of two-year programs aimed at both academic transfer and career development. Established in 1968, the college serves the southwestern region of Minnesota, placing it in a rural setting, approximately 125 miles from the city of Minneapolis. Reflecting the school's technical emphasis, it is known for its robust offerings in fields such as energy technology, nursing, and liberal arts. Admissions at Minnesota West tend to be non-selective, embracing a wide array of students seeking post-secondary education and vocational skills. On-campus housing is not available at the Granite Falls campus, encouraging students to integrate into the local community or commute to the campus. Minnesota West's educational approach combines traditional classroom learning with hands-on experiences intended to prepare graduates for the workforce or further education.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  978 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,374 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $5,848 plus fees of $636.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Minnesota Resident Tuition

$5,848
In State Costs for Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$636
Room and Board $6,500
Budget for Other Expenses$4,900
Total One Year Cost$19,084

Out of State Resident Tuition

$11,696
Out of State Costs for Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$636
Room and Board $6,500
Budget for Other Expenses$4,900
Total One Year Cost$24,932

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Minnesota West Community and Technical College students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 56%
Construction Trades 10%
Business 8%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 7%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173638 IPEDS survey data for Minnesota West Community and Technical College.

Current students may use the Minnesota West Community and Technical College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024