Normandale Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	24 to 1
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	24%

Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Normandale is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Normandale Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Normandale Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Normandale is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Minnesota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Normandale is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Minnesota is 72%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Normandale do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,789

Cost of attendance at Normandale Community College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

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Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,789

Cost of attendance at Normandale Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Normandale Community College received on average $4,439 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,439

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	357	45%	$4,488	$1,602,104
Other Federal Grant	584	74%	$3,970	$2,318,451
State Grant/Scholarships	394	50%	$1,265	$498,575
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	568	72%	$675	$383,292
Total Grant & Scholarships	721	91%	$4,439	$3,200,318

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Normandale Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Normandale Community College students is 24.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.8%.

24.5%

asian 33.3% 35 students
African American 18.1% 34 students
white 26.5% 127 students
unknown 35.7% 5 students
hispanic 22.2% 34 students
Mixed Race 20.0% 12 students

Service Offerings

Normandale Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Normandale Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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