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Granite Falls, MN 56241
p. 320-564-4511
w. www.mnwest.edu
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
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Information Summary
Ranks 1593rd overall and 40th in Minnesota
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
60.6 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,900 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
67% / 54% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,850 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Granite Falls, MN 56241
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,331 (3,037 urban / 1,294 rural) |
| Households | 1,829 (2.32 people per house) |
| Families | 1,172 (2.93 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 8 |
| Pop. — Asian | 19 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 331 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 3,999 |
| Pop. — Other | 24 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Minnesota West Community and Technical College?
Ranks 2251st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,248 | $4,248 | $4,248 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $446 | $446 | $446 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $156 | $156 | $156 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $13,900 | $13,900 | $13,900 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,900 | $13,900 | $13,900 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,652 | $9,652 | $9,652 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,176  $4,694 |
$4,176  $4,694 |
$4,176  $4,694 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $990  $1,050 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $1,994  $4,248 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,708  $3,908 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,248  $4,248 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,708  $3,908 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,708  $3,908 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Minnesota West Community and Technical College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Minnesota West Community and Technical College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 76 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $2,400 |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Minnesota West Community and Technical College Ranks 2604th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,846 | 256 |  45% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,403 | 256 |  45% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $882 | 54 |  9% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,057 | 361 |  63% |
| Any financial aid type | 465 |  81% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Minnesota West Community and Technical College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 59 | 11 | 70 |
Hispanic | 26 | 42 | 68 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 26 | 37 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 21 | 25 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,069 | 1,212 | 2,281 |
Race Unknown | 114 | 250 | 364 |
| Total | 1,285 | 1,565 | 2,850 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 361 | 390 | |
| 47 | 46 | 93 | |
| 3 | 87 | 90 | |
| 2 | 71 | 73 | |
| 48 | 9 | 57 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Minnesota West Community and Technical College Ranks 1289th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $56,910 ($56,905 male / $56,917 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 83 (50 male / 33 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 113 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.7 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,611,105 |
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