Minneapolis Community & Technical College

City/population: Minneapolis / 388,020

Tuition and fees (2009-2010): $4,675

FAFSA code: 002362

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 12,761
Full-time students: 41.0%
Part-time students: 59.0%
Percent female: 54.0%
Percent male: 46.0%
Percent students of color: 44.9%

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

Largest programs: Liberal arts, nursing careers, business management, law enforcement, child development, human services

Unique programs: Air traffic control, apparel technologies, cinema production, electroneurodiagnostic technology, polysomnography, computer forensics, biotechnology, screenwriting

Intercollegiate sports: Men's and women's NJCAA Division III basketball

Student activities: Student government, academic interest clubs, special interest clubs, honor societies, theater productions, music ensembles, intercollegiate athletics, recreation activities

Housing: The college has no on-campus student housing, but rental units are available within walking distance of the campus. The college students find rental housing.

Highlights

Minneapolis Community and Technical College is conveniently located downtown and is easily accessible by public transportation. The beautiful campus overlooks Loring Park. With more than 80 liberal arts disciplines and 45 technical and career programs, you will be comfortable at Minneapolis Community and Technical College whether you have just graduated from high school or are an adult learner looking for day, evening or online classes.

• New Science and Allied Health Center and state-of- the-art library.
• Liberal arts and career programs; transfer curriculum.
• One of the most ethnically diverse student bodies in the state.
• Small class sizes.
• A variety of support services, including tutoring and academic counseling.
• Multicultural student services program, disability services office, resource and referral and student transition services to support student success.
• Power of You program has provided nearly 900 residents graduating from Minneapolis or St. Paul public high schools the opportunity to attend Minneapolis Community and Technical College tuition free. The program supports as many students as possible based on need.
• More than $650,000 in scholarships awarded last year to students by the college foundation.
• Informational Get Started sessions are held at 5 p.m. Mondays and at noon Thursdays in the Student Services Center.

Last updated: 09/09