Minnesota West Community & Technical College

City/population: Canby / 1,826 ; Granite Falls / 3,041; Jackson / 3,450; Pipestone / 4,333; Worthington / 11,379

Tuition and fees (2009-2010): $4,937

FAFSA code: 005263

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 4,476
Full-time students: 46.3%
Part-time students: 53.7%
Percent female: 55.3%
Percent male: 44.7%
Percent students of color: 7.9%

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

Largest programs: Liberal arts transfer, nursing, law enforcement, powerline, wind energy technology

Unique programs: Agriculture, biotechnology lab technician, biofuels technology, power sports, wind energy technology

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

Student activities: Student government, student and professional organizations, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, Business Professionals of America, SkillsUSA, intramural sports

Housing: Student housing is available at the Canby campus, and private apartment arrangements are available at all campus and center locations. The college provides students with a listing of available rental housing.

Highlights

Minnesota West Community and Technical College has five campuses and four learning centers located in beautiful southwest Minnesota. Thousands of wind turbines dot the landscape along the Buffalo Ridge, which runs through Minnesota West's service area. Minnesota West is a national leader in renewable and sustainable energy programs. The college offers more than 60 majors in technical and liberal arts areas. Situated in a rural setting, Minnesota West boasts activities for both cultural and outdoor enthusiasts.

• Five southwest Minnesota campus locations: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone and Worthington. Learning centers in Fairmont, Luverne, Marshall and Redwood Falls.
• Awarded $4.7 million in gift aid and scholarships in 2008.
• Offering 20 online majors and hundreds of online courses accredited by the Higher Learning Commission leading to degrees, diplomas and certificates.
• The only college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system to own an on-campus wind turbine.
• Home of the Minnesota Energy Enterprise Center.
• The college embraces diversity and provides diversity coordinators at each campus and center location.

Last updated: 09/09