Minnesota State Community & Technical College

City/population: Detroit Lakes / 8,283; Fergus Falls / 13,971; Moorhead Area / 126,769; Wadena / 4,199

Tuition and fees (2009-2010): $4,814

FAFSA code: 005541

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 8,261
Full-time students: 50%
Part-time students: 50%
Percent female: 60.1%
Percent male: 39.9%
Percent students of color: 7.2%

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

Largest Programs: Liberal arts transfer, business, construction electricity, nursing

Unique programs: Case IH and Deere diesel technology, civil engineering technology, electrical lineworker, equine science, medical lab technician, nanoscience technician, pharmacy technology

Intercollegiate sports: NJCAA Division III men's football, golf, basketball, baseball; women's volleyball, golf, basketball, softball;

Student activities: Some student organizations are associated with professional, academic and career choices. Others include student government, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, service clubs, student ambassadors, drama, music and intramural athletics.

Housing: The Fergus Falls campus has apartment-style campus housing. Moorhead campus students may live in residence halls at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Rental units are located near the other campuses.

Highlights

• Through its four campuses and extensive online offerings, Minnesota State Community and Technical College provides more than 120 one-year and two-year career programs.
• The college offers the Associate in Arts degree on all campuses and online. The Fergus Falls campus offers the Associate in Fine Arts degree in visual art or music. These degree options provide easy transfer toward a degree at a four-year institution of your choice.
• The college ranks among the top three fundraising two-year colleges in Minnesota, providing more than $170,000 in scholarships in the 2008-2009 academic year.
• Students benefit from joint programs and unique partnerships with Minnesota State University Moorhead; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Southwest Minnesota State University; University of North Dakota and others.
• All campuses provide career programs in health care services, trade and technology areas.
• Comprehensive support services and facilities provide access to meet the educational needs of students with disabilities.
• All campuses have wireless Internet access for students using laptop computers.
• All students have access to assistance through advising, counseling, tutoring, transfer assistance, career placement and more.
• All campuses provide tours by appointment on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
• The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Last updated: 09/09