Alexandria Technical College

City/population: Alexandria/11,043

Tuition and fees (2007-2008): $4,329

FAFSA code: 005544

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 3,356
Full-year equivalent enrollment: 2,071
Percent female: 42.2%
Percent male: 57.8%
Percent students of color: 3.0%

Degrees offered: Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, certificates

Largest programs: Law enforcement, nursing, diesel mechanics (partnership with Ziegler, Inc., the Caterpillar dealer for Minnesota and Iowa), carpentry, marine and small engine mechanic (partnership with Arctic Cat)

Unique programs: Health and fitness specialist, communication art and design, e-commerce Web developer, hotel-restaurant management, fluid power technology, fashion management, medical device manufacturing

Student activities: Intramural sports, service learning, Student Senate, Delta Epsilon Chi, Business Professionals of America, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, SkillsUSA, American Society of Interior Designers, National Kitchen and Bath Association, National Association of Home Builders, Law Enforcement Club, Child Development Club

Housing: The college has no on-campus housing, but numerous rental units are within two miles of the campus. The college provides a housing list describing rental facilities.

Alexandria Technical College Highlights

• Located in a recreational area with more than 50 lakes that offer opportunities for fishing, hiking, biking, walking and downhill and crosscountry skiing.
• A new partnership with Bemidji State University allows students to earn associate degrees in Alexandria and then transfer for the remaining two years of their bachelor's degrees.
• Located two hours northwest of Minneapolis- St. Paul and 90 minutes southwest of Fargo-Moorhead on Interstate 94.
• In 2006-2007, students enrolled from 86 of Minnesota's 87 counties and 14 states.
• Personal attention from faculty and staff.
• Hands-on learning in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
• Excellent technology, equipment and facilities.
• Member of Distance Minnesota, an online college experience for students seeking an online degree or course. Other member colleges are Northwest Technical College, Minnesota State Community and Technical College, and Northland Community and Technical College.
• Many two-year associate degrees that transfer to other colleges such as Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University Moorhead; and Southwest Minnesota State University.
• Affordable - the college's foundation awards more than $100,000 in student support and scholarships each year. Recently, 85 percent of students received financial aid totaling more than $8 million.
• Choose from more than 55 programs.
• Online degrees in business administration, computer information systems, human services practitioner, individualized professional studies and paralegal.
• In 2005, 95.7 percent of graduates found jobs related to their field of study.

Last updated: 10/07