Northwest Technical College is in a self-contained town, in Bemidji, Minnesota. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Northwest Technical College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Northwest Technical College include office and administration and construction trades.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Some professors at Northwest Technical College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 885 students (680 full-time equivalent).
Northwest Technical College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common.
More complete details are provided below.
Northwest Technical College
905 Grant Avenue SE
Bemidji, MN 56601-4907
General Phone: (218) 333-6600
Admissions Phone: (218) 333-6647
Financial Aid Phone: (218) 333-6648
http://www.ntcmn.edu
Northwest Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 59 | licensed practical nurse |
| Construction Trades | 43 | carpentry, plumbing, electrician |
| Medical Support And Technology | 33 | dental assistant, medical coding, medical lab tech |
| Office And Administration | 26 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry |
| Business And Management | 24 | sales and marketing, accounting, accounting technology, human resources management |
| Medical Adminstration | 19 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Mechanics And Repair | 17 | engine machinist, automobile mechanics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | massage therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer networking |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | forest technology |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | child care management |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | computer systems tech |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 113 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 110 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 29 | 6 |
In 2005, Northwest Technical College had a total enrollment of 885 students (680 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 14% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 94% |
| North Dakota | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Northwest Technical College offers campus housing for 1,282 of its 680 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bemidji, 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: (218) 333-6647
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,125 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,125 |
| Room and board | $ 5,166 |
| Room charge | $ 3,368 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,798 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Northwest Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 575900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (218) 333-6648
Northwest Technical College 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 | 11 | $51,000 | 15 | $49,950 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $51,000 | 15 | $49,950 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Engine Machinist
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwest Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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 placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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