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Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Fergus Falls, MN · Rural · 2,942 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) in Fergus Falls is highly regarded for its seamless Associate of Arts liberal arts transfer pathway and its exceptional, high-demand programs in nursing and health sciences. Students enjoy an active, close-knit campus culture enriched by competitive Spartan NJCAA athletics, a vibrant fine arts scene, and a supportive, personalized learning environment. What truly sets this campus apart is its rare status as a residential community college, offering on-campus student housing that delivers a traditional, highly engaging university-style experience at an affordable two-year price.


Wikipedia:Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a public community and technical college with multiple campuses in Minnesota. The college is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. It offers more than 70 career and liberal arts programs on its campuses and more than 25 online programs and majors through its eCampus. M State enrolls more than 9,000 campus-based and online students annually.

Location
Fergus Falls, MN, 56537-1000 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
170 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$17,194
Out-of-state COA
$17,194
Avg net price
$12,556
Room & board
$8,820
In-state tuition
$5,908
Out-of-state tuition
$5,908
Books & supplies
$2,020/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,111
$30–48k
$9,741
$48–75k
$11,208
$75–110k
$14,279
$110k+
$16,081
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
47%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
47%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
34%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,829
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,591
Median debt
$12,000
Monthly loan payment
$127
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,644$15,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$25,200
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
25%
First-generation
30%
Median family income
$32,398
Independent students
41%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
42%
Race & ethnicity
White
68%
Hispanic
7%
Black
15%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Institutional
Endowment
$8M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
58%
Avg faculty salary
$9,393/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,386
Federal loan rate
23%

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