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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:
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.
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.
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.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way Minnesota West works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 2,943 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Minnesota West, often seeking career changing education.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school.
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
http://www.mnwest.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 500 | home health aide, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 98 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Construction Trades | 86 | electrician, lineworker, plumbing, electrical and power installer, power transmission, carpentry |
| Mechanics and Repair | 62 | autobody repair, small engine mechanics, HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, computer repair |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 50 | farm management, food processing, agricultural production, agriculture |
| Medical Support and Technology | 46 | medical coding, medical lab tech, dental assistant, medical assistant, phlebotomy |
| Business and Management | 37 | accounting, business management, accounting technology, business administration |
| Medical Administration | 34 | medical secretary, medical receptionist |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 22 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Family and Social Work | 19 | human services, child care management, child care provider |
| Office and Administration | 17 | administrative assistant, receptionist |
| Therapy and Counseling | 15 | massage therapy |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | hydraulics tech, computer systems tech, manufacturing tech, robotics tech, computer engineering tech |
| Production Trades | 10 | machinist |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer security, computer networking |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 5 | biology tech |
| Transportation | 2 | truck and bus driver |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Minnesota West in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 450 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 317 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 238 | 22 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 29 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Minnesota West had a total enrollment of 2,943 students (2,062 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
Minnesota West offers campus housing for 115 of its 2,062 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,810 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,810 |
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 38 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 44 | $61,580 | 34 | $60,831 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $61,580 | 34 | $60,831 |
*: 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
Agriculture, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
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 Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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 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
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
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
Receptionist
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Minnesota West Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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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