Minnesota State Community and Technical College

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School Overview

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (MSCTC) has several campuses throughout the state of Minnesota. One of those campuses in Fergus Falls. In all, MSCTC serves over 6,500 students each year. It offers over 120 career-oriented degree, certificate and diploma programs through its five campuses. Programs at the Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls campus are designed to provide students the training they’ll need to have a successful career experience. Some students will go on to attend a four-year college or university and acheive an advanced degree.

MSCTC in Fergus Falls offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Fine Arts degrees that can be transfered to a four-year higher education institution upon graduation. Some of the more popular fields of study at the Fergus Falls campus include Business, Culinary Arts, Carpentry, Accounting, Computers and Construction Trades, among others. Even though the Fergus Falls campus is relatively small, there are several organizations and clubs that students may join and the school provides several opportunities to be involved in sports and athletics.

While students are expected to finance their own education, there are several financial aid and assistance programs, including students loans, grants and scholarships, that are available to qualifying students.

General Information

Admission Office

1414 College Way

Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1000

(218) 736-1525

(877) 450-3322

Fax: (218) 736-1510



Contact: Carrie Brimhall

Director of Enrollment Management
Main Address

1414 College Way

Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1000

(218) 736-1500

www.minnesota.edu
Size

Total undergrads: 6,377

Setting

Rural setting

Large town (10,000 – 49,999)

Commuter campus

Degrees offered:
Associate

Admissions Information

Application Fee

College has an application fee: Yes

Regular application fee: $20

Online application fee: $20

Admissions Policies/Requirements

Not reported


College Majors

Arts, Visual & Performing

Graphic Design A,C
Music – General A

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Biology A

Business, Management, & Marketing

Accounting A,C
Accounting Technology C
Administrative/Secretarial Services A,C
Banking/Financial Services A
Business Administration/Management A,C
Entrepreneurial Studies C
Fashion Merchandising A,C
Human Resources Management A
Information Processing/Data Entry A,C
Sales and Distribution A,C
Sales/Selling Skills A

Computer & Information Sciences

Computer Networking/Telecommunications A,C
Computer Programming – General A,C
Computer/Information Sciences – General C
Computer/Systems Security A
Web/Multimedia Design A,C

Construction Trades

Carpentry A,C
Construction Site Management A
Electrician C
Lineworker C
Plumbing C

Education

Teacher Assistance A

Engineering Technologies

Architectural Drafting A
Computer Engineering A,C
Computer Systems A,C
Electrical Engineering Technologies A,C
Manufacturing Technologies A,C
Mechanical Drafting A,C
Telecommunications A,C

Family & Consumer Sciences

Child Care Service C

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology A
Dental Assistance C
Dental Hygiene A
Massage Therapy C
Medical Administrative Assistance A,C
Medical Insurance Coding C
Medical Records Technology A,C
Medical Transcription C
Nursing (RN) A
Nursing – Practical A,C
Pharmacy Assistance A,C
Phlebotomy C
Radiologic Technology/Medical Imaging A

Law & Legal Studies

Legal Administrative Assistance A,C
Paralegal/Legal Assistance A

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Liberal Arts & Sciences A

Mechanic & Repair Technologies

Auto Body Repair A,C
Automotive Technology A,C
Communications Systems C
Diesel Mechanics A,C
Heating/A.C./Refrigeration Mechanics C
Industrial Equipment Maintenance/Repair A,C
Marine Maintenance/Ship Repair A,C
Small Engine Mechanics/Repair C

Personal & Culinary Services

Aesthetics/Skin Care C
Cosmetology C
Culinary Arts/Related Services C
Manicure/Nails C

Security & Protective Services

Corrections C
Criminal Justice Studies A
Fire Science/Firefighting C

Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:

    A = Associate degree
    B = Bachelor’s degree
    C = Certificate or diploma

*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.

Minnesota State Community and Technical College Highlights

School Information

Phone Number: (218) 736-1500
Website: www.minnesota.edu
Type of School: 2-year, Public
Apply Online: https://eservices.minnstate.edu/adm/public/studentIntent?campusId=system&utm_source=MnSCUedu&utm_medium=CollegeSearch&utm_campaign=GenApplyNow
Address: 1414 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1000
Setting: Town: Remote
Campus Housing: Yes

Students & Programs

Student Population: 6,086
6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): %
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 23 to 1
Distance Learning Programs: Yes
Distance Learning Students*: 3,458 (57% of total students)
Degree Levels Offered: Certificates, Associates

* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course

Tuition & Financial Aid*

In-state Tuition: $5,560
Out-of-state Tuition: $5,560
% of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 87%
Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: $4,573

* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Minnesota State Community and Technical College Programs

See the degree programs that are offered at Minnesota State Community and Technical College.

Degree Name Cert Assoc Bach Mast Doct
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences 31
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 2
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 1112
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services 86
Construction Trades 73
Education 1
Engineering 1
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields 55
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences 11
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 21
Health Professions and Related Programs 1511
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service 31
Legal Professions and Studies 11
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 1
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians 124
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 1
Natural Resources and Conservation 1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 1
Personal and Culinary Services 5
Physical Sciences 1
Precision Production 1
Visual and Performing Arts 24
Grand total 7758

* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates

Tuition & Financial Aid

See what it costs to enroll at Minnesota State Community and Technical College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.

Undergraduate Student Tuition

Average tuition and fees for academic year:

Tuition and Fees 2019-2020
In-state $5,560
Out-of-state $5,560
Books and supplies $1,960

Graduate Student Tuition

Average tuition and fees for academic year:

Tuition and Fees 2019-2020
In-state $0
Out-of-state $0

Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019

Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid Number Receiving Aid % Receiving Aid Avg. Amt. of Aid
Any student financial aid 634 87%
Grant or scholarship aid 452 62% $4,573
Student loan aid 397 55% $6,031

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid Number Receiving Aid % Receiving Aid Avg. Amt. of Aid
Grant or scholarship aid 2,767 44% $3,946
Federal student loans 2,072 33% $5,962

Admissions & Enrollment

See the admission requirements for Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Minnesota State Community and Technical College students.

Admissions Considerations

Required Recommended Optional
Secondary school GPA
Secondary school rank
Secondary school record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations
Formal demonstration of competencies
Admission test scores
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Minnesota State Community and Technical College Enrollment, Fall 2020

Total Enrollment 6,086
Undergraduate enrollment 6,086
Graduate enrollment 0

Undergraduate Attendance

Undergraduate Gender

Undergraduate Age

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

Undergraduate Distance Education

Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education

Graduate Distance Education

Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education

Minnesota State Community and Technical College Accreditation

This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission

Specialized institution accreditations:

*General information for this school has been gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) database, a service provided by the U.S. Department of Education. CollegeAtlas.org does not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.

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