Minnesota West Community & Technical College
City/population:
Canby/1,842; Granite Falls/3,104; Jackson/3,473; Pipestone/4,369; Worthington/11,307
Tuition and fees (2007-2008): $4,692
FAFSA code: 005263
Enrollment:
Total number students served: 4,414
Full-year equivalent enrollment: 2,067
Percent female: 53.6%
Percent male: 46.4%
Percent students of color: 7.4%
Degrees offered:
Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate
in Applied Science, diplomas, certificates
Largest programs:
Liberal arts transfer, collision repair, electrician,
nursing, law enforcement
Unique programs:
Biotechnology laboratory technician, renewable
energy technology, power sports technology,
wind energy technology
Intercollegiate sports:
Division III men's basketball (NJCAA), baseball,
football, golf, wrestling; women's basketball,
volleyball, softball, golf
Student activities:
Student government, Business Professionals of
America, music, theater, Phi Theta Kappa honor
society, SkillsUSA, intramural sports, Collegiate
Optimist Club, Law Enforcement Club, club for
nontraditional students
Housing:
Student housing is available at the Canby and
Granite Falls campuses, and private apartment
arrangements are available at all campus
locations. The college provides assistance in
locating rental housing in the communities.
Minnesota West Community & Technical
College Highlights
- Five southwest Minnesota campus locations:
Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone and
Worthington. Learning sites are available in
Fairmont, Luverne and Marshall.
- More than 60 majors in technical and liberal arts
areas. Minnesota West Community and
Technical College provides the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum, designed to meet the first
two years' general education requirement at any
Minnesota state college or university and many
other four-year institutions.
- The Center for Digital Education, in conjunction
with the American Association of Community
Colleges, named Minnesota West as the fifthleading
small college nationally in using
information technology to deliver services to
students, faculty and staff.
- New majors in radiologic technology, surgical
technology and liberal arts will be offered from
the college's new Luverne Educational Center
for Health Careers.
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools.
- Offers majors designed to meet emerging
industry needs in renewable energy, biofuel
and wind energy technology.
- Provides wireless computer technology and uses
wireless Internet laptop computers in many
majors.
- Offers online degrees, diplomas and certificates
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Last updated: 10/07
