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Minnesota West can be found in Granite Falls, Minnesota (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Minnesota West.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at Minnesota West are in nursing and emergency medicine, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending Minnesota West come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Minnesota West are well-paid.
In 2005, 2,785 students were enrolled in the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Minnesota West.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Minnesota West Community and Technical College is dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings."
More complete details are provided below.
Minnesota West Community And Technical College
1593 11th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
General Phone: (320) 564-4511
Admissions Phone: (320) 564-4511
Financial Aid Phone: (320) 564-4511
http://www.mnwest.edu
Minnesota West awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 196 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Construction Trades | 99 | electrician, lineworker, carpentry, plumbing, power transmission, electrical and power installer |
| Mechanics And Repair | 91 | autobody repair, small engine mechanics, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, HVAC, computer repair, communications install and repair |
| Liberal Arts | 79 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Engineering Technician | 39 | hydraulics tech, computer systems tech, robotics tech, computer engineering tech, manufacturing tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 26 | massage therapy |
| Medical Support And Technology | 26 | dental assistant, medical assistant, medical lab tech, medical coding, phlebotomy |
| Medical Adminstration | 17 | medical secretary |
| Transportation | 17 | truck and bus driver |
| Business And Management | 16 | accounting, business management, accounting technology, business |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 15 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | child care management, human services, child care provider |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 13 | meat cutting |
| Office And Administration | 12 | administrative assistant |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 11 | agricultural production, food processing |
| Media | 7 | graphic communications |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | teacher aide |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer networking |
| Production Trades | 3 | machinist |
Number of programs and degrees for Minnesota West in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 307 | 23 |
| Associate's degree | 246 | 28 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 93 | 12 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 48 | 4 |
In 2005, Minnesota West had a total enrollment of 2,785 students (1,891 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 83% |
| South Dakota | 7% |
| Iowa | 4% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
Minnesota West offers campus housing for 56 of its 1,891 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Granite 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: (320) 564-4511
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,176 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,176 |
| Room and board | $ 1,994 |
| Room charge | $ 1,994 |
| Books and supplies | $ 990 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,708 |
Financial Aid:
Minnesota West participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 526300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (320) 564-4511
Minnesota West 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 | 53 | $54,104 | 37 | $53,081 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $54,104 | 37 | $53,081 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
Electrician
Lineworker
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical 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
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Minnesota West Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience 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 campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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