- Minnesota North College is a public community and technical college with six campuses across northern Minnesota. We offer affordable, high-quality education and hands-on training to prepare students for success in their careers and communities.
School Highlights
Minnesota North College serves 3,726 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 3,726 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
- Minority enrollment: 24%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Minnesota North College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Minnesota North College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
99 staff
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
100
40
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Minnesota North College has declined by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 38:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Minnesota North College diversity score of 0.41 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,726 students
2,882 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
2,111 students
1,168 students
# Part-Time Students
1,615 students
1,714 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
372 students
301 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,111 students
1,143 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
76%
57%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,200
$36,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,752
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/14/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnesota North College's ranking?
Minnesota North College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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