Minneapolis Community & Technical College

City/population: Minneapolis/387,970

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,532

FAFSA code: 002362

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 11,886
Full-year-equivalent enrollment: 5,706
Percent female: 54.6%
Percent male: 45.4%
Percent students of color: 44.6%

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: Cinema, with specialty areas in screenwriting, directing and producing, cinematography, and editing and post-production; education, child development and recreation; applied technology; culinary arts; biotechnology; fine arts; global studies

Intercollegiate sports: Women's basketball; men's NJCAA Division III basketball

Student activities: Student government, more than 30 special interest clubs, 10 academic 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 within walking distance. The college provides community resources to help locate housing.

Highlights

Minneapolis Community and Technical College is conveniently located downtown and is easily accessible by public transportation. The beautiful campus overlooks Loring Park. You will be comfortable at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, whether you have just graduated from high school or are an adult learner looking to further your education.

• New Science and Allied Health Center and state-of- the-art library.
• Liberal arts and career programs; transfer curriculum.
• One of the most diverse student bodies in the state.
• Small class sizes.
• A variety of support services, including tutoring, academic counseling and career advising.
• Multicultural Student Services program, Disability Services office, new resource and referral and student transition services to support student success.
• Power of You program provides 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 student need.
• More than $100,000 in scholarships awarded to students each year by the college foundation.
• Informational Get Started sessions at 5 p.m. Mondays and noon Thursdays in the Student Services Center.
• Services offered at neighborhood locations in north and south Minneapolis.

Last updated: 10/08