Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Minnesota West Community and Technical College is one of the thirty-one public 2-year colleges in Minnesota. The campus is located in Granite Falls town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,162 students attend the school. Every year 44% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Minnesota West Community and Technical College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,146, and fees were $546. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $10,292 and $546 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students3,162 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate62% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 71 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 48 |
| Certificate | 30 | 307 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 108 miles radius of Minnesota West Community and Technical College
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Ridgewater College
33 miles away |
|
Alexandria Technical & Community College
74 miles away |
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Lake Area Technical Institute
75 miles away |
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St Cloud Technical and Community College
86 miles away |
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South Central College
86 miles away |
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Sisseton Wahpeton College
90 miles away |
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Iowa Lakes Community College
104 miles away |
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Southeast Technical Institute
105 miles away |
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Minnesota State Community and Technical College
106 miles away |
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Hennepin Technical College
108 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 09/01/1968 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2010 - Current |
|
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/1999 - 08/11/2006 |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $190/credit | |
| In State Students | $190/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $361/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $8,550 | $8,550 | $16,245 |
| ADN | 70 | $13,300 | $13,300 | $25,270 |
| BSN | 125 | $23,750 | $23,750 | $45,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 86% of Minnesota West Community and Technical College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 55% | $4,273 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $427 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 51% | $2,220 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $1,087 |
| Federal Student Loans | 47% | $5,350 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $6,137 |
$9,946
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,532 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,111 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,299 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$12,793 |
| Over $110,000$15,431 |
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Student Population
3,162
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,710
Women
1,452
Men
36%
Full-time
64%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
73% |
|
Hispanic |
10% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Minnesota state board of nursing.
