Minnesota North College
About Minnesota North College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Minnesota North College teaches across the Iron Range and the Arrowhead of northern Minnesota, from Hibbing, Virginia, Ely, Grand Rapids and International Falls, and keeps dormitories. Nursing and engineering are among its largest programs.
Founded
1916
Location
Hibbing, Minnesota
Students
2,013
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
41.6%
Below national average
Tuition
$6,022
Per year
Avg Net Price
$10,432
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$45,570
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
Below Average
41.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
61.5%
Transfer Out
13%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
52.3%
$/Student
$9.8K
Class Size
Medium
The 41.6% graduation rate is below average, but 61.5% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,022
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$8,066
Books & Supplies
$660
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,346
After Financial Aid
$10,432
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,879
Receive Grants
31.1%
Take Loans
29.4%
The total cost of attendance runs about $16,346/yr, including $8,066 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $10,432.
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 Minnesota North College fund their education.
While in School
31.1%
Get Grants
Free money
29.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$29,958
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 Minnesota North College.
Gender
49.2%
Female
51%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,013
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
33.7%
First-Gen
26 yrs
Avg Age
16.7%
Age 25+
With an average entry age of 26, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 33.7% 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
2,013
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Minnesota North College fields 6 varsity teams with 412 student athletes, about 20% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
412
20% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
67% / 33%
276
Men
136
Women
4
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Minnesota North Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$45,570
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$27K
329 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$61K
65 grads
1yr Earnings
Engineering, General
—
31 grads
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
—
20 grads
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
—
19 grads
Forestry
—
17 grads
Graduates earn about $38K six years out, growing to $46K 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.