Minnesota West Community and Technical College, MN
Public
2-Year • Small
Associate's College • Largely Vocational • Largely Non-Traditional Students
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Minnesota West Community and Technical College Rankings
Affordability86
Retention13
Graduation1
Earnings23
Diversity49
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
-
Bachelor’s
32%
Associate’s
68%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing5%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Construction Trades6%
Education<1%
Engineering Technologies6%
Health Professions and Related Programs60%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities7%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Personal and Culinary Services2%
Precision Production3%
Public Administration and Social Service<1%
Admissions
Getting into Minnesota West Community and Technical College
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Minnesota West Community and Technical College
$6K
In-State Tuition
$11K
Out-of-State Tuition
$15K
Average Total Cost
$11K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $9K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $11K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $14K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $15K | $21K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Minnesota West Community and Technical College
25%
Receive Federal Loans
$8K
Median Federal Debt
52%
Repayment Rate
$108
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 46% | 43% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 6% | 16% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $9K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $8K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $6K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $9K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $6K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $27K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $16K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 48% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 52% | 56% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 58% | 61% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 65% | 67% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
63%
Retention Rate
17%
Transfer Rate
31%
Withdrawal Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 45% | 50% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 46% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 21% | 27% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 53% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41% | 37% | 47% |
| Other race | 20% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Minnesota West Community and Technical College
93%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 90% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $55K | $59K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $36K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $40K | $35K |
Students
Students at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
1,800
Undergraduates
60%
Full-time Undergrads
25
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 61% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 10% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 64% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 4% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 33% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 23% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 8% | 19% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Minnesota West Community and Technical College, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
26 miles, S
Ridgewater College
33 miles, NE
University of Minnesota-Morris
56 miles, N
Martin Luther College
64 miles, SE