Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Granite Falls, MN · Public · Associate degree-granting

Minnesota West Community and Technical College, based in Granite Falls, Minnesota, is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,762 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $45,285 ten years after enrollment, which is 11% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 49.2%. Mmedian graduate debt is $10,987, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.12x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,191 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Electrical & Power Transmission, Mental Health Services, and Machinist.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,285
Graduation Rate
49.2%
Median Debt
$10,987
Average Net Price
$11,191
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.05x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.12x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,762
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
68.1%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$6,491
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,491
Pell Grant Rate
16.3%
Federal Loan Rate
12.7%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$8,950
Income $30K–$48K
$9,317
Income $48K–$75K
$10,083
Income $110K+
$16,499

Student Demographics

Women
56.5%
White
67.1%
Black
6.8%
Hispanic
16.0%
Asian
2.3%
Two or More Races
2.2%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
52.0%

Accreditations

Programs (46)

Associate (15)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $46,027 77
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 32
Business Administration & Management $48,839 29
Registered Nursing $80,513 19
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $63,073 16
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 10
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 9
Agricultural Business Not reported 7
Dental Support Services Not reported 5
Health Services Administration Not reported 5
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 5
Accounting Not reported 5
Agricultural Production Not reported 4
Computer Engineering Technology Not reported 3
Business Operations Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (16)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Practical Nursing $69,014 257
Electrical & Power Transmission $79,845 59
Mental Health Services Not reported 56
Machinist Not reported 35
Agricultural Business Not reported 24
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services $27,683 23
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $54,690 17
Dental Support Services Not reported 11
Carpentry Not reported 9
Health Services Administration Not reported 9
Agricultural and Food Products Processing Not reported 7
Agricultural Production Not reported 6
Plumbing Not reported 4
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 3
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 3
Accounting Not reported 3
Show 15 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate Certificate 2
Business Operations Undergraduate Certificate 2
Agriculture Associate 1
Computer & Information Systems Security Associate 1
Teaching Assistants/Aides Undergraduate Certificate 1
Electrical Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate 1
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Associate 1
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians Associate 1
Human Development & Family Studies Associate 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Associate 1
Electrical Equipment Repair Undergraduate Certificate 1
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate 1
Clinical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Certificate 1
Business Associate 1
Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate 1

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