Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a public, co-educational college located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. It was founded in 1960.
The departments at MSCTC include the following:
MSCTC's sports teams are called the Spartans. Men's teams from the College compete in football, golf, basketball, and baseball. Women's teams participate in volleyball, golf, basketball, and softball. Besides these, the students can also engage in intramural sports such as basketball, bowling, soccer, among others.
Students attend Minnesota State in Fergus Falls, MN, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Minnesota State degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in construction trades.
Applicants to Minnesota State appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Minnesota State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 6,164 students at the school (as of 2007).
Minnesota State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Minnesota State Community and Technical College, a comprehensive institution of higher learning, provides accessible education with vigor and integrity to diverse learners, preparing them for dynamic learning, living, working, and serving."
More complete details are provided below.
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1000
General Phone: (218) 736-1500
http://www.minnesota.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 298 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Construction Trades | 167 | electrician, carpentry, lineworker, plumbing, construction manager |
| Liberal Arts | 162 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 137 | sales and marketing, accounting, human resources, sales, banking, fashion merchandising, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, ... |
| Medical Support And Technology | 107 | radiographer, medical coding, dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical lab tech, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy |
| Medical Administration | 84 | medical secretary, medical transcription, medical records tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 83 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, marine mechanic, autobody repair, small engine mechanics, communications install and repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 54 | computer networking, computer security, web design, computer programming |
| Engineering Technician | 47 | telecommunications tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical drafting, manufacturing tech, computer engineering tech, architectural drafting, computer systems tech |
| Education And Teaching | 41 | teacher aide |
| Therapy And Counseling | 27 | massage therapy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 27 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety |
| Design | 23 | graphic design |
| Office And Administration | 17 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 14 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Law | 11 | legal secretary, legal assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 8 | culinary arts |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Minnesota State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 802 | 40 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 295 | 26 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 108 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 103 | 10 |
In 2007, Minnesota State had a total enrollment of 6,164 students (4,339 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Minnesota State offers campus housing for 150 of its 4,339 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fergus Falls, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,034 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,034 |
| Room and board | $ 6,120 |
| Room charge | $ 2,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Minnesota State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 554100)
Minnesota State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 71 | 60 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 94 | $56,476 | 82 | $56,262 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 94 | $56,476 | 82 | $56,262 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Lineworker
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Minnesota State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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