Northland Community and Technical College
About Northland Community and Technical College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Northland Community and Technical College teaches in Thief River Falls and East Grand Forks, in the far northwest of Minnesota, and trains aircraft mechanics and drone pilots. Nursing and allied health are among its other largest.
Founded
1949
Location
Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Students
1,554
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
56%
Below national average
Tuition
$6,289
Per year
Avg Net Price
$13,975
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$44,425
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
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
56% complete their degree within three years
Retention
70.4%
Transfer Out
16%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
54%
$/Student
$10.7K
Class Size
Medium
56% 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
$6,289
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,638
After Financial Aid
$13,975
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$11,348
Receive Grants
21.7%
Take Loans
23.1%
Tuition is $6,289/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $13,975.
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 Northland Community and Technical College fund their education.
While in School
21.7%
Get Grants
Free money
23.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$34,571
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 Northland Community and Technical College.
Gender
56.4%
Female
44%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,554
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
33%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
31%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 56% of the student body. 33% 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
1,554
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
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Northland Community and Technical College fields 5 varsity teams with 91 student athletes, about 6% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
91
6% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
62% / 38%
56
Men
35
Women
3
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Northland Community and Technical Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$44,425
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$35K
122 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$67K
66 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$51K
29 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$43K
20 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$61K
15 grads
4yr Earnings
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
—
14 grads
Graduates earn about $43K six years out, growing to $44K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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