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Northland Community and Technical College

Thief River Falls, MN 2 year Public
Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 43%

Located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Northland Community and Technical College 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 Northland Community and Technical 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.

Northland Community and Technical 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 Northland Community and Technical College is reported to be 43%, 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 student retention rate of 65% at Northland Community and Technical College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,052

Cost of attendance at Northland Community and Technical College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,052

Cost of attendance at Northland Community and Technical 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, 66 of freshman students at Northland Community and Technical College received on average $4,529 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.

$4,529
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 118 41% $4,473 $527,866
Other Federal Grant 171 59% $3,806 $650,762
State Grant/Scholarships 105 36% $1,977 $207,548
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 0% $2,214 $2,214
Total Grant & Scholarships 190 66% $4,529 $860,524

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northland Community and Technical 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 Northland Community and Technical College students is 43.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.3%.

43.0%

  • asian 28.6% 2 students
  • African American 27.3% 9 students
  • white 49.6% 130 students
  • hispanic 26.3% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 27.3% 6 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Northland Community and Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northland Community and Technical 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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

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