C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
54/100 · earnings-weighted

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

4-Year Public Tribal College
📍 Cloquet, Minnesota 55720
Outcomes
D
44/100
Affordability
B+
76/100
Resources
C+
59/100
Experience
A
85/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,749
Total Enrollment
21%
Graduation Rate
45%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,601
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College ▼

31% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$286,154
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,160
1-Year Change
+7.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$45,665
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,251
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$14,181
Median debt at graduation
25.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
16.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 70th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$57,141$71,548-11%#834 of 962#929$21,025
Criminal Justice and Corrections$51,144$63,056+35%#14 of 426#38$9,500
Human Services—$44,377+13%#23 of 65#28—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$30,455$44,363+1%#389 of 947#588$11,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $286,154
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,160/mo — vs ~$459/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 55711 (3.8% cap, Brookston)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,418 $5,418
Room $4,131
Total Cost (On-Campus) $22,185 $22,185

Financial Aid

89%
Receive Any Aid
75%
Receive Pell Grants
27%
Take Out Loans
$10,601
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$9,820
$30,001 - $48,000$9,606
$48,001 - $75,000$12,058
$75,001 - $110,000$11,212
$110,001+$18,358

Student Demographics

1,749
Total Students
60%
Women
18%
Traditional Age (18-24)
31%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Hispanic 3%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Two or More 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 47%
Off-Campus (Renters) 31%
With Family 22%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~540 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 74%
Hybrid (Some Online) 18%
Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 18%
25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College?
Tuition at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is $5,418 for in-state students and $5,418 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,601.
What is the graduation rate at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College?
The graduation rate at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is 21%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College a good school?
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College?
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has a total enrollment of 1,749 students.
Is there rental demand near Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College?
Yes! Approximately 31% of students at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 540 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Cloquet area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology