Northland Community & Technical College

City/population: East Grand Forks/7,934; Thief River Falls/8,509

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,893

FAFSA code: 002385

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 5,655
Full-year equivalent enrollment: 2,850
Percent female: 41.6%
Percent male: 58.4%
Percent students of color: 10.0%

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

Largest programs: Architectural technology, aviation maintenance technology, computer service and networking, construction electricity, fire technology, liberal arts, nursing, sales, marketing and management

Unique programs: Aviation maintenance technology, cardiovascular technology - invasive, computer modeling and animation, farm operations and management, fire technology, surgical technology, pharmacy technology, physical therapist assistant, robotics technology, respiratory therapy

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

Student activities: Choir, community band, jazz band, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, multicultural club, intramural athletics, student government, student newspaper, student and professional organizations

Housing: Numerous rental units are available in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, and many are within walking distance. Both campuses maintain lists of housing.

Highlights

• Northland has campuses in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls.
• More than 100 different career programs and degree options are available.
• Northland has one of the largest liberal arts programs of two-year colleges in northern Minnesota.
• Flexible scheduling gives students a variety of enrollment options. Students are able to attend full time or part time, and Northland offers hundreds of online and evening classes each year.
• The average class size at Northland is 22 students.
• Numerous student resources are available, including career counselors and advisors, career placement, libraries and learning services.
• Students on both campuses are invited to participate in Pioneer intercollegiate athletics, intramurals and student life activities.
• Northland is the home of Pioneer 90.1, a 24-kilowatt FM radio station programmed by Northland students and community volunteers.

Last updated: 10/08