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Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- 1593 11th Ave
- Granite Falls, MN 56241
- OPEID College Code: 00526300
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- General Phone: (320) 564-4511
- President: Ronald A. Wood
- Website: www.mnwest.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 2,943
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Minnesota West Community and Technical College is dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 64% | 45% | 51% | 14% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,446 | $2,808 | $1,637 | $844 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.7% | 5.7% | 3.9% |
| Number in Default | 32 | 43 | 25 |
| Number in Repayment | 855 | 750 | 631 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,694 | $4,464 | $4,176 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,694 | $4,464 | $4,176 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 | $990 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,248 | $1,994 | $1,994 |
| Other Expenses | $3,908 | $3,908 | $3,708 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,248 | $4,248 | $4,248 |
| Other Expenses | $3,908 | $3,908 | $3,708 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,908 | $3,908 | $3,708 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,900 | $11,416 | $10,868 |
| Out of State | $13,900 | $11,416 | $10,868 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,900 | $13,670 | $13,122 |
| Out of State | $13,900 | $13,670 | $13,122 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,652 | $9,422 | $8,874 |
| Out of State | $9,652 | $9,422 | $8,874 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,943 Undergraduate: 2,943
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,320 Female: 1,623
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,320 Female: 1,623
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,422 Part-Time: 1,521
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,422 Part-Time: 1,521
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 7 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 27 | 0.9% |
| Black | 78 | 3% |
| Asian | 41 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 3% |
| White | 2,426 | 82% |
| Unknown | 290 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 280 | 10% |
| Ages 18-19 | 696 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 317 | 11% |
| Ages 22-24 | 288 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 273 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 182 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 192 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 337 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 233 | 8% |
| Age Over 65 | 29 | 1% |
| Age Uknown | 116 | 4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 365 | 169 | 196 |
| Faculty Status | 209 | 85 | 124 |
| Tenured Faculty | 77 | 72 | 5 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 209 | 85 | 124 |
| Primarily Instruction | 209 | 85 | 124 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 16 | 16 | - |
| Other Professionals | 61 | 26 | 35 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 79 | 42 | 37 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 43 | 19 | 24 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 18 | 13 | 5 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,665 (85) | $58,286 (49) | $56,819 (36) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,665 (85) | $58,286 (49) | $56,819 (36) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 133 | 94 | 39 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 133 | 94 | 39 |
| Baseball | 12 | 12 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Football | 49 | 49 | - |
| Golf | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Softball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Wrestling | 13 | 13 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $9,743 | $9,556 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,873 | $4,146 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 45% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 46% |
| Female | 42% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 14% |
| Black | 26% |
| Asian | 20% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| White | 47% |
| Unknown | 33% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
