School Overview
When Southwestern Technical College and Worthington Community College merged in 1997 the results was comprehensive technical school and community college known as Minnesota West Community and Technical College. Locally referred to as “Minnesota West”, Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a two-year, accredited technical and community college based in Pipestone, Minnesota with additional locations in Jackson, Granite Falls, Canby and Worthington, MN. In addition to its five campuses, Minnesota West has four education centers. The college offers technical certificates, diplomas and associate degrees, as well as two-year academic associate degrees in over 60 fields of study and disciplines.
Minnesota West’s four branch campuses (formerly technical institutes) located in Granite Falls, Canby, Jackson and Worthington are a remnant of Minnesota West’s predecessor, Southwestern Technical College. In 1985 the four area technical institutes were merged in 1985 to create Southwestern Technical College which was merged with Worthing Community College 1997 to establish Minnesota West. Today Minnesota West belongs to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
General Information
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Admission Office 1314 North Hiawatha Avenue Pipestone, MN 56164 (800) 658-2330 (800) 658-2330 Fax: (507) 825-4656 [email protected] Contact: Barbara Reinders Admissions Coordinator |
Main Address 1314 North Hiawatha Avenue Pipestone, MN 56164 (800) 658-2330 www.mnwest.edu |
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Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,630 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $4,694 | $4,810 | $4,939 | $5,154 | +4.35% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,200 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $4,248 | $4,248 | $4,464 | $4,248 | -4.84% |
| Other | $3,908 | $3,908 | $4,908 | $4,908 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $4,248 | $4,248 | $4,464 | $4,248 | -4.84% |
| Other | $3,908 | $3,908 | $4,908 | $4,908 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $13,900 | $14,016 | $15,511 | $15,510 | -0.01% |
| In-state Off Campus | $13,900 | $14,016 | $15,511 | $15,510 | -0.01% |
| In-state with Family | $5,744 | $5,860 | $6,139 | $6,354 | +3.50% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 404 | 90% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 282 | 63% | $1,031,529 | $3,658 |
| • Federal grants | 183 | 41% | $633,605 | $3,462 |
| • Pell grants | 183 | 41% | $603,426 | $3,297 |
| • Other federal grants | 65 | 15% | $30,179 | $464 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 210 | 47% | $317,729 | $1,513 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 52 | 12% | $80,195 | $1,542 |
| Student loan aid | 309 | 69% | $1,655,974 | $5,359 |
| • Federal student loans | 307 | 69% | $1,559,262 | $5,079 |
| • Other student loans | 20 | 4% | $96,712 | $4,836 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | DOCTOR | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | – | – | – | 321 | 824 |
| Agriculture | – | – | – | 8 | 50 |
| Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | – | – | – | 2 | 3 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | – | – | – | 5 | 1 |
| Farm/farm and Ranch Management | – | – | – | – | 46 |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | – | – | – | 55 | 20 |
| Accounting | – | – | – | 15 | – |
| Accounting Technology/technician and Bookkeeping | – | – | – | – | 7 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Programs | – | – | – | 12 | 10 |
| Business Administration and Management | – | – | – | 23 | – |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Business/commerce | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Management Information Systems | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Receptionist | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Computing and Information Sciences | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/information Assurance | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Construction Trades | – | – | – | 30 | 83 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/installer | – | – | – | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | – | – | – | 15 | 18 |
| Electrician | – | – | – | 4 | 18 |
| Lineworker | – | – | – | 8 | 34 |
| Pipefitting/pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | – | – | – | – | 12 |
| Education | – | – | – | – | 9 |
| Teacher Assistant/aide | – | – | – | – | 9 |
| Engineering Technology | – | – | – | 8 | 3 |
| Automation Engineer Technology/technician | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Computer Technology/computer Systems Technology | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/technician | – | – | – | 3 | 2 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Robotics Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | – | – | – | 112 | 557 |
| Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician | – | – | – | 9 | – |
| Dental Assisting/assistant | – | – | – | 7 | 9 |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/management | – | – | – | 2 | 1 |
| Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training | – | – | – | – | 62 |
| Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage | – | – | – | – | 5 |
| Medical Administrative/executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | – | – | – | 8 | 6 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/coder | – | – | – | – | 7 |
| Medical/clinical Assistant | – | – | – | 4 | 2 |
| Nursing Assistant/aide and Patient Care Assistant/aide | – | – | – | – | 453 |
| Radiologic Technology/science – Radiographer | – | – | – | 6 | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | – | – | – | 76 | – |
| Surgical Technology/technologist | – | – | – | – | 12 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Criminal Justice/police Science | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | 93 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | – | – | – | 6 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | – | – | 87 | – |
| Mechanics and Repairers | – | – | – | – | 64 |
| Autobody/collision and Repair Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 6 |
| Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 14 |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 13 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 9 |
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 20 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | – | – | – | – | 22 |
| Cosmetology/cosmetologist | – | – | – | – | 21 |
| Nail Technician/specialist and Manicurist | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Precision Production Trades | – | – | – | 1 | 5 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (cnc) Machinist Technology/cnc Machinist | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Machine Tool Technology/machinist | – | – | – | 1 | 3 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | – | – | – | – | 10 |
| Truck and Bus Driver/commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | – | – | – | – | 10 |
| Work and Family Studies | – | – | – | 4 | 1 |
| Child Care Provider/assistant | – | – | – | 4 | 1 |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 Online application fee: $20 |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
PSB-Aptitude for Practical Nursing Examination required of nursing applicants. |
Undergraduate Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural Business A Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General A Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric A Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General A Construction Trades Carpentry C Education Business Teacher Education A Engineering Engineering – General A Engineering Technologies Computer Engineering A English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General A Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology A History History – General A Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General A Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mathematics Mathematics – General A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Auto Body Repair A,C Philosophy & Religion Philosophy A Physical Sciences Chemistry A Precision Production Trades Machine Tool Technology A Psychology Psychology – General A Public Administration & Services Human Services A Security & Protective Services Corrections A Social Sciences Economics A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
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 West Community and Technical College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (800) 658-2330 |
| Website: | www.mnwest.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.mnwest.edu/admissions/apply |
| Address: | 1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,421 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 20 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,750 (51% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $5,846 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $11,146 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 92% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,292 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 4 | 7 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 7 | 5 | |||
| Construction Trades | 8 | 6 | |||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 9 | 8 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 13 | 10 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 11 | 3 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 4 | ||||
| Precision Production | 3 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 71 | 50 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Minnesota West 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 |
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| In-state | $5,846 |
| Out-of-state | $11,146 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
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 |
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| Any student financial aid | 335 | 92% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 258 | 71% | $5,292 |
| Student loan aid | 225 | 62% | $5,573 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,033 | 60% | $3,381 |
| Federal student loans | 795 | 24% | $6,001 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Minnesota West 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 West Community and Technical College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| 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 West Community and Technical College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,421 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,421 |
| 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 West Community and Technical College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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