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Minnesota State Community And Technical College

Minnesota State Community And Technical College

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:

  • Fine Arts
  • Humanities
  • Natural Sciences and Mathematics
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences

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.

Overview of Minnesota State Community And Technical College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in construction trades.

Minnesota State Selectivity

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.

Faculty

Minnesota State has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 6,164 students at the school (as of 2007).

Student Life

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.

Contacting Minnesota State

Minnesota State Community And Technical College
1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1000
General Phone: (218) 736-1500
http://www.minnesota.edu

Minnesota State Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine298licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Construction Trades167electrician, carpentry, lineworker, plumbing, construction manager
Liberal Arts162liberal arts and sciences
Business And Management137sales and marketing, accounting, human resources, sales, banking, fashion merchandising, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, ...
Medical Support And Technology107radiographer, medical coding, dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical lab tech, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy
Medical Administration84medical secretary, medical transcription, medical records tech
Mechanics And Repair83HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, marine mechanic, autobody repair, small engine mechanics, communications install and repair
Computer Science And Engineering54computer networking, computer security, web design, computer programming
Engineering Technician47telecommunications tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical drafting, manufacturing tech, computer engineering tech, architectural drafting, computer systems tech
Education And Teaching41teacher aide
Therapy And Counseling27massage therapy
Security And Law Enforcement27fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety
Design23graphic design
Office And Administration17administrative assistant, office data entry
Beauty And Cosmetology14cosmetology, manicurist
Law11legal secretary, legal assistant
Cooking And Culinary Arts8culinary arts
Family And Social Work1child care provider

Number of programs and degrees for Minnesota State in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree80240
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years29526
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years1086
Award of less than 1 academic year10310

Minnesota State Student Body

In 2007, Minnesota State had a total enrollment of 6,164 students (4,339 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White86%
Black2%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian2%
Unknown8%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1815%
18-1926%
20-2117%
22-2413%
25-2912%
30-345%
35-394%
40-494%
50-642%
65+0%

Minnesota State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time50 %

Minnesota State Room and Board (2007)

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.

Minnesota State Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Minnesota State has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured7160
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2322

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year94$56,47682$56,262
All faculty totalacademic year94$56,47682$56,262

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Minnesota State Degree Programs (2007)

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

DESIGN
Graphic Design

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Minnesota State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Minnesota State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Minnesota State Number of degree programs
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Minnesota State % of degrees in medical adminstration
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Minnesota State Number of students
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Minnesota State Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Minnesota State % of degrees in construction trades
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Minnesota State % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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