Minnesota State Community and Technical College — tuition $5,424
Outcomes
C+
55/100
Affordability
C+
64/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
B
67/100
Prestige
D
32/100
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
5,414
Total Enrollment
46%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,646
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Minnesota State Community and Technical College ▼
49%
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.
What happens to students who enroll at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$45,591
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$41,829
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,000
Median debt at graduation
46.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24.8%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% 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 Minnesota State Community and Technical 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.
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 Minnesota State Community and Technical College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $250,983
Avg rent near campus: $914/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 56533 (4.1% cap, Elizabeth)
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🏆 Where Minnesota State Community and Technical College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,669 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person45%
Hybrid (Some Online)27%
Fully Online29%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)40%
25-64 (Adult)19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Minnesota State Community and Technical 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 Minnesota State Community and Technical College?
Tuition at Minnesota State Community and Technical College is
$5,424 for in-state students
and $5,424 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,646.
What is the graduation rate at Minnesota State Community and Technical College?
The graduation rate at Minnesota State Community and Technical College is 46%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Minnesota State Community and Technical College a good school?
Minnesota State Community and Technical College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Minnesota State Community and Technical College?
Minnesota State Community and Technical College has a total enrollment of 5,414 students.
Is there rental demand near Minnesota State Community and Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 49% of students at Minnesota State Community and Technical College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 2,669 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Fergus Falls area.
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