Founded in 1961, the Alexandria Technical College originally opened with only 3 offered programs: machine shop, carpentry and farm equipment mechanics. Since it’s inception, the school has transitioned from being classified as a local school to an official Minnesota State College in 1995 and was the first two-year college to receive accreditation in Minnesota by the Higher Learning Commission. Now, the school offers over 50 programs for students, allowing people to obtain an associate’s degree and jump head first into the work force or transfer to another school to complete the remainder of a four-year baccalaureate degree. The school also offers a slew of one-year certificate and diploma programs.
With regards to the work force, Alexandria Technical College claims to have the highest career placement out of all 2-year public colleges in Minnesota, with around 90% of graduates finding employment within their specific fields.
The student body of Alexandria Technical College rangers around 3,500 and the largest offered fields of study are law enforcement, nursing and diesel mechanics. No student housing is offered on campus; however, there are many rentable properties within walking distance.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Alexandria Technical College.
Since Alexandria Technical College uses an open enrollment system, there are no set application deadlines. It is recommended, however, to submit a completed application as soon as possible since certain programs fill up very quickly and acceptance operates on a first-come basis.
Applications can be completed and submitted online or in hard copy. Besides including a high school transcript or GED, applicants need to complete the Accuplacer placement tests for math, writing and reading as well as schedule a campus visit. The visit is essential for exploring the school and meeting with the instructors of the specific programs that are interesting to the applicants.
Additional items may be requested to complete the application, but they depend on which major or field of study is chosen.
Financial Aid
Like most schools, Alexandria Technical College requires all financial aid applicants to fill out a Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before considering them for grants, loans and scholarships. Once the school receives the FAFSA results, the financial aid office will provide students with all the necessary information pertaining to what federal and state grants and loans a student is eligible for. The school also offers work-study programs to help students pay for tuition. Around 80% of students at Alexandria Technical College receive some sort of financial aid.
With regards to scholarships, the school ranked 2nd amongst Minnesota State Colleges for the amount of awarded scholarship funds. In fact, the Alexandria Technical College Foundation annually gives out more than $150,000 in student aid scholarships. Each foundation scholarship applicant needs to be a high school graduate with good grades as well as submit a letter of recommendation and a personal essay. Deadlines for applications are in April for the fall semester and November for the spring semester.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Alexandria Technical College 2691st for the average student loan amount.
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At Alexandria Technical College, the student body is provided with numerous organizations and activities both on and off campus. With regards to the school, many intramural athletic programs are available in such sports as volleyball, flag football, basketball and even broomball, which is a take on hockey without ice skates or hockey sticks. Additionally, the school hosts a variety of cultural entertainment including numerous speakers and provides students with a slew of leadership programs and clubs, such as the Business Professionals of America and Skills USA.
Off campus, Alexandria provides all of the outdoor recreation that students crave. Andes Tower Hills ski area is located very close to the town as well as a slew of picturesque lakes. Hiking is also readily available for all lovers of the open-air. Not to mention that many festivals are hosted in Alexandria, including the Festival of the Lakes and Vikingland Band Festival.
Plus, with a slew of restaurants and bars within the town’s center, including Godfather’s Pizza and Fat Daddy’s Bar & Grill, students can always find a great place to grab a good bite and have some fun.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Alexandria Technical College?
Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
Men’s Club and Women’s Club Golf
Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
Men’s Club and Women’s Club Table_tennis
Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
Alumni
When it comes to alumni, Alexandria Technical College does its best to keep in touch and maintain a personal connection. The school has a seasonal alumni magazine called “In Touch” as well as publishes career highlights for many graduates on the school’s Web site, informing all visitors of alumni accomplishments.
Also, the school has an alumni scholarship opportunity that annually provides 15 scholarships of $300 each to the children and grandchildren of Alexandria Technical College alumni.
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Alexandria, MN 56308
Surrounding community
Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
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