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Students attend Minnesota State in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Minnesota State degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Minnesota State is known for its programs in construction trades.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 5,631 students at Minnesota State (as of 2005).
The school 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 an accessible vigorous education, crafted and delivered with integrity to enrich peopleÆs lives for learning, working, living and serving in their communities."
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
Admissions Phone: (218) 736-1525
Financial Aid Phone: (218) 736-1534
http://www.minnesota.edu
Minnesota State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 295 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Construction Trades | 191 | electrician, carpentry, lineworker, plumbing, construction manager |
| Liberal Arts | 162 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 125 | sales and marketing, accounting, banking, fashion merchandising, human resources, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, sales, ... |
| Mechanics And Repair | 94 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics, diesel mechanics, autobody repair, communications install and repair, marine mechanic |
| Medical Adminstration | 81 | medical secretary, medical transcription, medical records tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 74 | dental assistant, medical coding, dental hygienist, pharmacy tech, medical lab tech, phlebotomy |
| Engineering Technician | 65 | telecommunications tech, electronics tech, mechanical drafting, manufacturing tech, architectural drafting, civil engineering tech, computer systems tech, computer engineering tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 59 | computer networking, computer programming, web design |
| Design | 39 | graphic design |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | massage therapy |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 19 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Office And Administration | 18 | administrative assistant |
| Law | 13 | legal secretary |
| Education And Teaching | 12 | teacher aide |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 8 | culinary arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Minnesota State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 752 | 37 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 330 | 26 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 148 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 55 | 6 |
In 2005, Minnesota State had a total enrollment of 5,631 students (4,273 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 73% |
| North Dakota | 24% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
Minnesota State offers campus housing for 150 of its 4,273 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (218) 736-1525
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,654 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,755 |
| Room and board | $ 5,374 |
| Room charge | $ 2,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid:
Minnesota State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 554100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (218) 736-1534
Minnesota State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 81 | $51,799 | 80 | $49,950 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 81 | $51,799 | 80 | $49,950 |
*: 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
Management Information Systems, 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
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
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
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
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 5% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in design (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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