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Minnesota West Community And Technical College, Minnesota

Overview of Minnesota West Community And Technical College

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.

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 nursing and emergency medicine, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.

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. Instructors at Minnesota West are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2005, 2,785 students were enrolled in the school.

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
Admissions Phone: (320) 564-4511
Financial Aid Phone: (320) 564-4511
http://www.mnwest.edu

Minnesota West Programs and Degrees (2005)

Minnesota West awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine196licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Construction Trades99electrician, lineworker, carpentry, plumbing, power transmission, electrical and power installer
Mechanics And Repair91autobody repair, small engine mechanics, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, HVAC, computer repair, communications install and repair
Liberal Arts79liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities
Engineering Technician39hydraulics tech, computer systems tech, robotics tech, computer engineering tech, manufacturing tech
Therapy And Counseling26massage therapy
Medical Support And Technology26dental assistant, medical assistant, medical lab tech, medical coding, phlebotomy
Medical Adminstration17medical secretary
Transportation17truck and bus driver
Business And Management16accounting, business management, accounting technology, business
Beauty And Cosmetology15cosmetology, manicurist
Family And Social Work14child care management, human services, child care provider
Cooking And Culinary Arts13meat cutting
Office And Administration12administrative assistant
Agricultural Science And Management11agricultural production, food processing
Media7graphic communications
Education And Teaching7teacher aide
Security And Law Enforcement3criminal justice and police
Computer Science And Engineering3computer networking
Production Trades3machinist

Number of programs and degrees for Minnesota West in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years30723
Associate's degree24628
Award of less than 1 academic year9312
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years484

Minnesota West Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White91%
Black1%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races4%
(Foreign Students)0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Minnesota83%
South Dakota7%
Iowa4%
Nebraska2%
North Dakota1%
Michigan1%
Florida1%
Wisconsin1%

Minnesota West Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time63 %
Part-Time35 %

Minnesota West Room and Board (2005)

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.

Minnesota West Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Minnesota West has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year53$54,10437$53,081
All faculty totalacademic year53$54,10437$53,081

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

Minnesota West Degree Programs (2005)

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

Minnesota West Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Minnesota West Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Minnesota West Number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 10%Minnesota West Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Minnesota West % of students from other states
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Minnesota West % of degrees in construction trades
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Minnesota West Dorm rooms per full-time student
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Minnesota West Male % of student body
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Minnesota West % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Minnesota West % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Minnesota West Salaries of full-time faculty
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 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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