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Minnesota West Community And Technical College

Minnesota West Community And Technical College

Minnesota West Community and Technical College, also referred to as Minnesota West, is located in Pipestone, Minnesota, United States. It was established on January 1, 1997, with the merger of Southwestern Technical College and Worthington Community College. In addition to the main campus, Minnesota West also has the following campuses:

  • Canby Campus
  • Granite Falls Campus
  • Jackson Campus
  • Worthington Campus

Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers a range of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs in liberal arts and sciences, technical subjects, and career oriented subjects. Students of Minnesota West can also choose to transfer to a four-year institution.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College's athletics department fields men’s and women’s teams in basketball, football, golf, softball, volleyball, and wrestling. Their teams are known as the Blue Jays.

Overview of Minnesota West Community And Technical College

Minnesota West can be found in Granite Falls, MN (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.

Areas of Study

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 agricultural science and management, nursing and emergency medicine, and construction trades.

Minnesota West Selectivity

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.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2007, 2,943 students were enrolled in Minnesota West. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.

Student Life

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.

Contacting Minnesota West

Minnesota West Community And Technical College
1593 11th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
General Phone: (320) 564-4511
http://www.mnwest.edu

Minnesota West Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine553home health aide, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Construction Trades100electrician, lineworker, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and power installer, power transmission
Liberal Arts98liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities
Agricultural Science And Management76farm management, food processing, agriculture, agricultural production, agricultural operations
Mechanics And Repair66diesel mechanics, small engine mechanics, automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, computer repair
Medical Support And Technology37dental assistant, medical lab tech, medical assistant, medical coding, phlebotomy
Business And Management25business management, accounting, small business management, accounting technology
Engineering Technician21robotics tech, computer systems tech, hydraulics tech, manufacturing tech
Security And Law Enforcement20criminal justice and police
Office And Administration20administrative assistant
Therapy And Counseling18massage therapy
Medical Administration18medical secretary, medical receptionist, medical records tech, health care facilities management
Beauty And Cosmetology17cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist
Family And Social Work11human services, child care provider, child care management
Education And Teaching10teacher aide
Production Trades7machinist
Computer Science And Engineering6computer security, computer networking
Transportation4truck and bus driver
Science And Laboratory Technician2biology tech

Number of programs and degrees for Minnesota West in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year49718
Associate's degree31428
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years26223
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years364

Minnesota West Student Body

In 2007, Minnesota West had a total enrollment of 2,943 students (1,933 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White75%
Black2%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown19%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1810%
18-1924%
20-2111%
22-2410%
25-299%
30-346%
35-397%
40-4911%
50-648%
65+1%

Minnesota West Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %
Part-Time49 %

Minnesota West Room and Board (2007)

Minnesota West offers campus housing for 76 of its 1,933 (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.

Minnesota West Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,694
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,694
Room and board$ 4,248
Room charge$ 2,400
Books and supplies$ 1,050
Other expenses$ 3,908

Financial Aid:
Minnesota West participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 526300)

Minnesota West Faculty

Minnesota West has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4131
Non-tenured, but on tenure track85

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year49$58,28636$56,819
All faculty totalacademic year49$58,28636$56,819

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

Minnesota West Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Agriculture, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
Electrician
Lineworker
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING 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
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist

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
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
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

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Minnesota West Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Minnesota West Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in agricultural science and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Minnesota West % of degrees in agricultural science and management
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Minnesota West Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Minnesota West % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Minnesota West % students 40 years or older
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Minnesota West Dorm rooms per full-time student
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Minnesota West Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Minnesota West % of degrees in construction trades
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching

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