Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Granite Falls, MN. Minnesota West Community and Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Minnesota West Community and Technical College is $6,491 where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.53% from last year at Minnesota West Community and Tec.
- Total 3,695 students have enrolled in Minnesota West Community and Tec and, of that, 1,130 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Minnesota West Community and Tec offers 119 programs and 39 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Minnesota West Community and Tec is 52% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Minnesota West Community and Technical College is $6,491 in average over all programs. The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.53% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $11,236 |
| 2022 | $11,936 |
| 2023 | $12,332 |
| 2024 | $12,332 |
| 2025 | $6,491 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers 128 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 38 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Minnesota West Community and Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 49 | 13 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 2 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 33 | 7 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 128 | 38 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Lineworker | 42 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 25 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 24 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 20 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 15 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 77 |
| Business Administration and Management | 29 |
| Electrician | 20 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 19 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 14 |
Student Population
Total 3,695 students have enrolled to Minnesota West Community and Technical College. By gender, there are 1,782 male and 1,913 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.93 to 1.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,130 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 29 | 11 | 18 |
| Asian | 89 | 36 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 170 | 92 | 78 |
| Hispanic | 450 | 183 | 267 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| White | 2,628 | 1,306 | 1,322 |
| Two or More Races | 91 | 38 | 53 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 177 | 76 | 101 |
| Total | 3,695 | 1,782 | 1,913 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Minnesota West Community and Technical College is 52% and the transfer-out rate is 15%. The average financial aid amount is $3,857 and 63% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 52% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Retention Rate | 68% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,857 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 77 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 144 |