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