Alexandria Technical & Community College
About Alexandria Technical & Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Alexandria Technical and Community College teaches in west-central Minnesota and is known for its law enforcement and design programs. Criminal justice is among its largest.
Founded
1961
Location
Alexandria, Minnesota
Students
1,533
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
60%
Near national average
Tuition
$6,236
Per year
Avg Net Price
$13,691
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$49,393
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
$20
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
60% complete their degree within three years
Retention
76.8%
Transfer Out
12%
Teaching Quality
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
54.7%
$/Student
$8.6K
Class Size
Large
60% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,236
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,040
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,698
After Financial Aid
$13,691
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$8,358
Receive Grants
15.8%
Take Loans
17.8%
Tuition is $6,236/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $13,691.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Alexandria Technical & Community College fund their education.
While in School
15.8%
Get Grants
Free money
17.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$49,167
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$127/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Alexandria Technical & Community College.
Gender
43.4%
Female
57%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,533
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
26.3%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
17.9%
Age 25+
Men make up the majority at 57% of the student body. 26.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Remote
Campus Quick Facts
1,533
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Alexandria Technical & Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 88 student athletes, about 6% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
88
6% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
64% / 36%
56
Men
32
Women
3
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Alexandria Technical & Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$49,393
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$19K
90 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$47K
58 grads
1yr Earnings
Design and Applied Arts
$32K
28 grads
1yr Earnings
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
$65K
26 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$66K
26 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$35K
20 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $46K six years out, growing to $49K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.