Counselors' Guide to Minnesota Postsecondary Education, 2009-2010

Private Four-Year College / University

Concordia College

901 8th Street South Tel: (218) 299-3004 or (800) 699-9897
Moorhead, MN 56562 Fax: (218) 299-3947
Web: www.concordiacollege.edu
Admissions:
(218) 299-3004 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (218) 299-3010
E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile

Admission Selectivity: Selective Total Applicants: 2,885
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online)
Application Fee: $25, fee waiver available, discount Total Accepted: 2,262
for applying online
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions Total Who Enrolled: 787
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college), letters of % Submitting ACT: 95%
recommendation
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT Average Score: 25
Required Placement Tests: None
% Submitting SAT: 10%
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost
Average Score: n/a
Tuition & Fees: $25,760
Room & Board: $6,275 Financial Aid
Books & Supplies: $740
Required Forms: FAFSA
Campus Profile Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002346
Deadline: None
Campus Setting: Urban Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Academic Calendar: Semesters Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 99%
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Average Class Size: 22 Student Profile
Study Options: Evening courses, summer courses,
academic honor societies, study abroad program, Total Fall Enrollment: 2,823
cooperative education program, ROTC Total Undergraduates: 2,813
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level 98% Full-time
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate, 39% Men
Postsecondary Enrollment Options 61% Women
1% 25 or older
Intercollegiate Sports 5% Students of color
33% Out-of-state
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, 4% International
golf, hockey, soccer, tennis, track & field, wrestling 63% Live on campus
Women: Basketball, cross country, golf, hockey,
soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track
& field, volleyball

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Private College Council

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Private Four-Year College / University

Concordia University

275 Syndicate Street North Tel: (651) 641-8278 or (800) 333-4705
St. Paul, MN 55104 Fax: (651) 603-6320
Web: www.csp.edu
Admissions:
(651) 641-8230 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (651) 603-6300
E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile
Admission Selectivity: Traditional
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online) Total Applicants: 1,073
Application Fee: $30, fee waiver available
Application Deadline: Fall term: August 1; Spring Total Accepted: 634
term: December 1
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Who Enrolled: 211
GED, transcripts (high school and college), letters of
recommendation, minimum 2.0 GPA Average GPA: 3.2
Required Admission Tests: ACT only
Required Placement Tests: None % Submitting ACT: 99%

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Average Score: 21
Tuition & Fees: $26,400
Room & Board: $7,250 % Submitting SAT: 4%
Books & Supplies: $900
Average Score: 1,670
Campus Profile
Campus Setting: Urban Financial Aid
Academic Calendar: Semesters
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Required Forms: FAFSA
Average Class Size: 15 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002347
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, Deadline: Priority deadline is May 1 for fall
summer courses, online courses, academic honor admission and December 1 for spring admission
societies, study abroad program, programs for Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
working adults, ROTC Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 97%
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level Student Profile
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate,
Postsecondary Enrollment Options Total Fall Enrollment: 2,644
Total Undergraduates: 1,691
Intercollegiate Sports
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, 81% Full-time
golf, track & field 40% Men
Women: Basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, 60% Women
softball, track & field, volleyball 40% 25 or older
20% Students of color
21% Out-of-state
1% International
30% Live on campus

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Private College Council

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Private Four-Year College / University Tel: (952) 446-4100 or (800) 682-7696
Fax: (952) 446-4149
Crown College Web: www.crown.edu

8700 College View Drive Financial Aid:
St. Bonifacius, MN 55375 (952) 446-4177
E-mail: [email protected]
Admissions:
(952) 446-4142 Freshman Profile
E-mail: [email protected]
Total Applicants: 402
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Traditional Total Accepted: 290
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online)
Application Fee: $35, fee waiver available, discount Total Who Enrolled: 170
for applying online
Application Deadline: Fall term: May 1 (preferred) Average GPA: 3.04
Spring term: October 1 (preferred)
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or % Submitting ACT: 92%
GED, transcripts (high school and college), letters of
recommendation, application essay, minimum 2.0 Average Score: 22
GPA, top 50% of high school graduating class
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT % Submitting SAT: 8%
Required Placement Tests: Biblical assessment test
both freshman and senior years Average Score: n/a

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees: $19,870
Room & Board: $6,986 Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Books & Supplies: $1,600 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002383
Deadline: August 1
Campus Profile Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Campus Setting: Suburban Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 95%
Academic Calendar: Semesters
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Student Profile
Average Class Size: 20
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, Total Fall Enrollment: 1,270
summer courses, online courses, academic honor Total Undergraduates: 706
societies, study abroad program, programs for
working adults, ROTC 90% Full-time
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 40% Men
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level 60% Women
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate, 6% 25 or older
Postsecondary Enrollment Options 17% Students of color
34% Out-of-state
Intercollegiate Sports 1% International
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, 64% Live on campus
golf, soccer
Women: Basketball, cross country, soccer, softball,
volleyball

Affiliation: None

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Public Two-Year College

Dakota County Technical College

1300 145th Street East Tel: (651) 423-8301 or (877) 937-3282
Rosemount, MN 55068 Fax: (651) 423-8775
Web: www.dctc.edu
Admissions:
(651) 423-8302 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (651) 423-8299
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online),
system (paper only) Total Applicants: 3,305
Application Fee: $20, fee waiver available
Application Deadline: Open admissions; some Total Accepted: 2,156
programs have a fall semester start while others have
start dates in both fall and spring; there are no Total Who Enrolled: 1,498
application deadlines, but some programs fill up on a
first-come/first-served basis Financial Aid
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college), campus Required Forms: FAFSA
visit, immunization form; some programs have Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 010402
additional requirements Deadline: None, except those established by the
Required Admission Tests: None individual scholarship and financial aid programs;
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer applications are processed on a rolling basis
Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 80%
Tuition & Fees: $4,995
Room & Board: Off-campus only Student Profile
Books & Supplies: Varies by program
Total Fall Enrollment: 3,012
Campus Profile Total Undergraduates: 3,012
Campus Setting: Suburban
Academic Calendar: Semesters 50% Full-time
Student/Faculty Ratio: 24:1 50% Men
Average Class Size: 24 50% Women
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, 57% 25 or older
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses, 13% Students of color
academic honor societies, program for working adults 1% Out-of-state
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: College Level 1% International
Exam Program, Postsecondary Enrollment Options 0% Live on campus

Intercollegiate Sports
Men: Baseball, soccer
Women: Soccer, softball

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Private Two-Year College

Duluth Business University

4724 Mike Colalillo Drive Tel: (218) 722-4000 or (800) 777-8406
Duluth, MN 55807 Fax: (218) 628-2127
Web: www.dbumn.edu
Admissions:
(218) 722-4000 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (218) 722-4000
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online)
Application Fee: $35, fee waiver available Total Applicants: 180
Application Deadline: Varies by program
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Accepted: 135
GED, transcripts (high school and college), interview
Required Admission Tests: None Total Who Enrolled: 103
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer
Financial Aid
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost
Tuition & Fees: $14,625 Required Forms: FAFSA, school form,
Room & Board: $8,649 authorizations
Books & Supplies: $1,102 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 009892
Deadline: Before quarter start date
Campus Profile Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Campus Setting: Urban Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 95%
Academic Calendar: Quarters
Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1 Student Profile
Average Class Size: 12
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, Total Fall Enrollment: 310
summer courses, online courses, ROTC Total Undergraduates: 310
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: None
88% Full-time
Intercollegiate Sports 14% Men
Men: None 86% Women
Women: None 48% 25 or older
2% Students of color
17% Out-of-state
0% International
0% Live on campus

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Career College Association

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Private Two-Year College

Dunwoody College of Technology

818 Dunwoody Boulevard Tel: (612) 374-5800 or (800) 292-4625
Minneapolis, MN 55403 Fax: (612) 374-4128
Web: www.dunwoody.edu
Admissions:
(612) 381-3041 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (612) 374-5800
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Liberal Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online)
Application Fee: $50 Total Applicants: 950
Application Deadline: Varies by program and
quarter; Fall term: absolute deadline is one month Total Accepted: 850
prior to start
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Who Enrolled: 750
GED, transcripts (high school and college),
interview, application essay, minimum 2.0 GPA Average GPA: 2.4
Required Admission Tests: None
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer (or ACT) Financial Aid

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Tuition & Fees: $15,000 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 004641
Room & Board: Off-campus only Deadline: No priority deadline
Books & Supplies: Varies by program Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 85%
Campus Profile
Campus Setting: Urban Student Profile
Academic Calendar: Quarters
Student/Faculty Ratio: 20:1 Total Fall Enrollment: 1,600
Average Class Size: 24 Total Undergraduates: 1,600
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses,
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses, 96% Full-time
academic honor societies, study abroad program, 90% Men
programs for working adults 10% Women
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Postsecondary 35% 25 or older
Enrollment Options 25% Students of color
5% Out-of-state
Intercollegiate Sports 1% International
Men: None 0% Live on campus
Women: None

Affiliation: None

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Public Two-Year College

Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College

2101 14th Street Tel: (218) 879-0800 or (800) 657-3712
Cloquet, MN 55720 Fax: (218) 879-0814
Web: www.fdltcc.edu
Admissions:
(218) 879-0808 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (218) 879-0800
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: System (paper only)
Application Fee: $20, fee waiver available Total Applicants: 2,103
Application Deadline: Open admission; nursing program
requires a separate application process conducted during Total Accepted: 1,818
the spring for the following fall semester
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Who Enrolled: 1,559
GED, transcripts (high school and college)
Required Admission Tests: None Financial Aid
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer, must be
taken prior to course registration Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 031291
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Deadline: Priority deadline is April 15
Tuition & Fees: $4,532 Date Award Letters Are Sent: June 15
Room & Board: $10,464 Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 92%
Books & Supplies: $936
Student Profile
Campus Profile
Campus Setting: Small town/rural Total Fall Enrollment: 2,190
Academic Calendar: Semesters Total Undergraduates: 2,190
Student/Faculty Ratio: 18:1
Average Class Size: 23 35% Full-time
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, 44% Men
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses, 56% Women
programs for working adults 32% 25 or older
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 26% Students of color
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level 4% Out-of-state
Exam Program, Postsecondary Enrollment Options 1% International
5% Live on campus
Intercollegiate Sports
Men: Basketball, football
Women: Basketball, softball, volleyball

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Private Two-Year College

Globe University

8089 Globe Drive Tel: (651) 730-5100 or (800) 231-0660
Woodbury, MN 55125 Fax: (651) 730-5151
Web: www.globeuniversity.edu
Admissions:
(651) 714-7331 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] Minneapolis ...................... (612) 455-3000
Woodbury ......................... (651) 730-5100
Freshman Admission Requirements E-mail: [email protected]
Admission Selectivity: Traditional
Accepted Applications: School (online only), Freshman Profile
system (online only), common (online only)
Application Fee: $50 Total Applicants: 875
Application Deadline: Open admissions
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Accepted: 870
GED, transcripts (high school and college), interview
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT (or Total Who Enrolled: 664
Accuplacer Placement Exam)
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer (or ACT/SAT) Financial Aid

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Tuition & Fees: $14,940 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 004642
Room & Board: Off-campus only Deadline: Prior to enrollment
Books & Supplies: $1,620 Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 91%
Campus Profile
Campus Setting: Suburban Student Profile
Academic Calendar: Quarters
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Total Fall Enrollment: 845
Average Class Size: 15 Total Undergraduates: 845
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses,
summer courses, online courses, programs for 63% Full-time
working adults, cooperative education program 28% Men
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 72% Women
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level 44% 25 or older
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate, 17% Students of color
Postsecondary Enrollment Options 13% Out-of-state
1% International
Intercollegiate Sports 0% Live on campus
Men: None
Women: None

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Career College Association

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Private Four-Year College / University

Gustavus Adolphus College

800 West College Avenue Tel: (507) 933-7676 or (800) 487-8288
St. Peter, MN 56082 Fax: (507) 933-7474
Web: www.gustavus.edu
Admissions:
(507) 933-7676 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (507) 933-7527
E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile

Admission Selectivity: Selective Total Applicants: 3,128
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online),
common (paper, online) Total Accepted: 2,343
Application Fee: None
Application Deadline: Fall term: if application is Total Who Enrolled: 635
submitted by November 1, admission decision by
November 20; if submitted by December 1, then Average GPA: 3.7
decision by December. 20; if submitted after January 1,
rolling admission Average ACT Score: 26
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college), letters of Average SAT Score: 1,180
recommendation, application essay, Gustavus
Common Application Supplement
Required Admission Tests: None
Required Placement Tests: None

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees: $31,460 Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Room & Board: $7,900 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002353
Books & Supplies: $2,160 Deadline: April 15 for the FAFSA
Date Award Letters Are Sent: On a weekly basis
beginning November 15
Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 90%

Campus Profile Student Profile

Campus Setting: Small town/rural Total Fall Enrollment: 2,578
Academic Calendar: 4-1-4 Total Undergraduates: 2,578
Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Average Class Size: 15 99% Full-time
Study Options: Online courses, academic honor 43% Men
societies, study abroad program, cooperative 57% Women
education program, ROTC 1% 25 or older
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 10% Students of color
Placement, College in the Schools, International 19% Out-of-state
Baccalaureate, Postsecondary Enrollment Options 1% International
85% Live on campus
Intercollegiate Sports

Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football,
golf, hockey, skiing, soccer, swimming & diving,
tennis, track & field
Women: Basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics,
hockey, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming & diving,
tennis, track & field, volleyball

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Private College Council

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Private Four-Year College / University

Hamline University

1536 Hewitt Avenue, MS-C1930 Tel: (651) 523-2207 or (800) 753-9753
St. Paul, MN 55104 Fax: (651) 523-2030
Web: www.hamline.edu
Admissions:
(651) 523-2207 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (651) 523-3000
E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile

Admission Selectivity: Selective Total Applicants: 2,234
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online),
common (online only) Total Accepted: 1,784
Application Fee: None
Application Deadline: Fall term: February 1 Total Who Enrolled: 452
(preferred); Spring term: January 1 (preferred)
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Average GPA: 3.4
GED, transcripts (high school and college), letters of
recommendation, application essay, minimum 2.0 % Submitting ACT: 92%
GPA; additional information may be required based
on high school academic performance Average Score: 24
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT
Required Placement Tests: None % Submitting SAT: 12%

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Average Score: 1,114

Tuition & Fees: $28,862 Financial Aid
Room & Board: $8,232
Books & Supplies: Varies by program Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002354
Campus Profile Deadline: Priority deadline is March 1
Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Campus Setting: Urban Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 80%
Academic Calendar: 4-1-4
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Student Profile
Average Class Size: 19
Study Options: Evening courses, summer courses, Total Fall Enrollment: 4,876
online courses, academic honor societies, study Total Undergraduates: 2,053
abroad program, ROTC
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 95% Full-time
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level 44% Men
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate, 56% Women
Postsecondary Enrollment Options 6% 25 or older
14% Students of color
Intercollegiate Sports 16% Out-of-state
3% International
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, 40% Live on campus
hockey, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field
Women: Basketball, cross country, gymnastics,
hockey, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis,
track & field, volleyball

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Private College Council

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Public Two-Year College

Hennepin Technical College

9000 Brooklyn Boulevard Tel: (763) 488-2410 or (800) 345-4655
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 Fax: (763) 488-2944
Web: www.hennepintech.edu
Admissions:
(763) 488-2500 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (763) 488-2500
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online),
system (paper, online), common (paper, online) Total Applicants: 6,864
Application Fee: $20, fee waiver available
Application Deadline: Open admissions Total Accepted: 6,864
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or GED
Required Admission Tests: None Total Who Enrolled: 4,251
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer
Financial Aid
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost
Tuition & Fees: $4,265 Required Forms: FAFSA
Room & Board: Off-campus only Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 010491
Books & Supplies: Varies by program Deadline: Four weeks prior to enrollment
Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Campus Profile Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 47%
Campus Setting: Suburban
Academic Calendar: Semesters Student Profile
Student/Faculty Ratio: 25:1
Average Class Size: 25 Total Fall Enrollment: 5,841
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, Total Undergraduates: 5,841
summer courses, online courses, academic honor
societies, programs for working adults, cooperative 55% Full-time
education program 58% Men
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 42% Women
Placement, College Level Exam Program, 60% 25 or older
International Baccalaureate, Postsecondary 36% Students of color
Enrollment Options 1% Out-of-state
1% International
Intercollegiate Sports 0% Live on campus
Men: None
Women: None

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Private Four-Year College / University

Herzing University

5700 West Broadway Tel: (763) 535-3000 or (800) 878-3729
Crystal, MN 55428 Fax: (763) 535-9205
Web: www.herzing.edu
Admissions:
(763) 535-3000 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (763) 535-3000
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Varies by program Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper only)
Application Fee: None Total Applicants: 320
Application Deadline: Open admissions
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Accepted: 320
GED, transcripts (high school and college), interview
Required Admission Tests: None Total Who Enrolled: 289
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer
Financial Aid
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost
Tuition & Fees: $13,388 Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Room & Board: Off-campus only Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 011017
Books & Supplies: $0 Deadline: Same as enrollment application date
Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Campus Profile Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 95%
Campus Setting: Suburban
Academic Calendar: Semesters Student Profile
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Average Class Size: 30 Total Fall Enrollment: 289
Study Options: Summer courses, online courses Total Undergraduates: 289
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: College Level
Exam Program 99% Full-time
12% Men
Intercollegiate Sports 88% Women
Men: None 43% 25 or older
Women: None 17% Students of color
1% Out-of-state
0% International
0% Live on campus

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Career College Association

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Public Two-Year College

Hibbing Community College

1515 East 25th Street Tel: (218) 262-7200 or (800) 224-4422
Hibbing, MN 55746 Fax: (218) 263-2992
Web: www.hibbing.edu
Admissions:
(218) 262-7207 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (218) 262-7378
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online),
system (paper, online) Total Applicants: 1,324
Application Fee: $20, fee waiver available
Application Deadline: Open admissions Total Accepted: 1,324
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college); certain Total Who Enrolled: 969
programs require physicals and background checks
along with special entrance requirements Financial Aid
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT, required for
certain programs, not required for general admission Required Forms: FAFSA
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002355
Deadline: None
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Tuition & Fees: $4,679 Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 80%
Room & Board: $5,300
Books & Supplies: $825 Student Profile

Campus Profile Total Fall Enrollment: 1,238
Campus Setting: Small town/rural Total Undergraduates: 1,238
Academic Calendar: Semesters
Student/Faculty Ratio: 22:1 68% Full-time
Average Class Size: 25 48% Men
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, 52% Women
summer courses, online courses, academic honor 39% 25 or older
societies, ROTC 9% Students of color
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 12% Out-of-state
Placement, College Level Exam Program, 1% International
International Baccalaureate, Postsecondary 7% Live on campus
Enrollment Options

Intercollegiate Sports
Men: Baseball, basketball, golf
Women: Basketball, golf, softball, volleyball

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Private Two-Year College

Institute of Production and Recording

312 Washington Avenue North Tel: (612) 375-1900 or (866) 477-4840
Minneapolis, MN 55401 Fax: (612) 375-1919
Web: www.ipr.edu
Admissions:
(612) 375-1900 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (612) 375-1900
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Traditional Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper only)
Application Fee: $50 Total Applicants: 254
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or GED, Total Accepted: 126
transcripts (high school and college), interview, letters of
recommendation; students need to complete a survey that Total Who Enrolled: 100
is used to determine skills, ambitions and career goals
Required Admission Tests: Applicants must provide Financial Aid
documentation of a bachelor's degree, a minimum
composite score of 21 on the ACT, a composite SAT Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
score of 990 (math and reading), or they must achieve Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 041302
at least the minimum score on the Career Programs Deadline: By quarter start date
Assesment test (CPAt). Date Award Letters Are Sent: Based upon the date
Required Placement Tests: Career Programs of enrollment and completion of financial aid forms
Assessment Test (CAPt), see required admissions tests Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 65%

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Student Profile
Tuition & Fees: $23,439
Room & Board: Off-campus only Total Fall Enrollment: 298
Books & Supplies: Varies by program Total Undergraduates: 298

Campus Profile 100% Full-time
Campus Setting: Urban 87% Men
Academic Calendar: Quarters 13% Women
Student/Faculty Ratio: 6:1 9% 25 or older
Average Class Size: 15 13% Students of color
Study Options: None 47% Out-of-state
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 0% International
Placement, College Level Exam Program 0% Live on campus

Intercollegiate Sports
Men: None
Women: None

Affiliation: None

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Public Two-Year College

Inver Hills Community College

2500 East 80th Street Tel: (651) 450-8500
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 Fax: (651) 450-8677
Web: www.inverhills.edu
Admissions:
(651) 450-8500 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (651) 450-8518
E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile

Admission Selectivity: Open Total Applicants: 2,600
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online), system
(paper, online), common (online only); online Total Accepted: 2,600
application is preferred method
Application Fee: $20, fee waiver available Total Who Enrolled: 2,400
Application Deadline: Open admissions
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Average GPA: 2.75
GED, transcripts (high school and college); some
programs have additional requirements or applications,
including nursing, emergency health services, PSEO
and international students
Required Admission Tests: None
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer, all new
students applying to the college must complete an
assessment test as part of the admission process. some
students are waived if ACT was taken and score meets
minimum or if previous coursework has been approved.

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees: $4,900 Required Forms: FAFSA
Room & Board: Off-campus only Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 006935
Books & Supplies: $1,000 Deadline: Priority date is May 1
Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 55%

Campus Profile Student Profile

Campus Setting: Suburban Total Fall Enrollment: 5,400
Academic Calendar: Semesters Total Undergraduates: 5,400
Student/Faculty Ratio: 25:1
Average Class Size: 28 40% Full-time
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, 42% Men
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses, 58% Women
academic honor societies, study abroad program, 40% 25 or older
programs for working adults, cooperative education 17% Students of color
program, ROTC 3% Out-of-state
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 1% International
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level 0% Live on campus
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate,
Postsecondary Enrollment Options

Intercollegiate Sports

Men: None
Women: None

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Public Two-Year College

Itasca Community College

1851 East Highway 169 Tel: (218) 327-4460 or (800) 996-6422
Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Fax: (218) 327-4350
Web: www.itascacc.edu
Admissions:
(218) 322-2340 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (218) 322-2320
E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile
Admission Selectivity: Open
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online), Total Applicants: 701
system (paper, online), common (paper, online)
Application Fee: $20, fee waiver available Total Accepted: 701
Application Deadline: Open admissions
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Who Enrolled: 553
GED, transcripts (high school and college)
Required Admission Tests: None Average GPA: 2.78
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer, test is used
for course placement and must be taken before student Financial Aid
can register for classes
Required Forms: FAFSA
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002356
Tuition & Fees: $4,717 Deadline: Rolling, priority deadline is May 1
Room & Board: $4,400 Date Award Letters Are Sent: Starts in mid-April
Books & Supplies: $1,000 and then rolling based on application submission/file
completion date
Campus Profile Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 78%
Campus Setting: Small town/rural
Academic Calendar: Semesters Student Profile
Student/Faculty Ratio: 24:1
Average Class Size: 24 Total Fall Enrollment: 1,138
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, Total Undergraduates: 1,138
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses,
academic honor societies, study abroad program, 72% Full-time
programs for working adults, cooperative education 50% Men
program 50% Women
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 30% 25 or older
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level 13% Students of color
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate, 5% Out-of-state
Postsecondary Enrollment Options 3% International
10% Live on campus
Intercollegiate Sports
Men: Baseball, basketball, football, wrestling
Women: Basketball, softball, volleyball

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Private Two-Year College

ITT Technical Institute

8911 Columbine Road Tel: (952) 914-5300 or (888) 488-9646
Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Fax: (952) 914-5350
Web: www.itt-tech.edu
Admissions:
Eden Prairie ...................... (952) 914-5304 Financial Aid:
Woodbury ......................... (651) 379-7700 Eden Prairie ...................... (952) 914-5300
E-mail: [email protected] Woodbury ......................... (651) 379-7700
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper only)
Application Fee: None Total Applicants: 375
Application Deadline: Varies by program
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Accepted: 125
GED, transcripts (high school and college), interview
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT Total Who Enrolled: 100
Required Placement Tests: Wonderlic
% Submitting ACT: 17%
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost
Tuition & Fees: $22,464 % Submitting SAT: 80%
Room & Board: Off-campus only
Books & Supplies: $0 Financial Aid

Campus Profile Required Forms: FAFSA, school form, tax returns,
Campus Setting: Suburban W-2s
Academic Calendar: Quarters Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 030875
Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1 Deadline: State aid deadline is 30 days after start of
Average Class Size: 15 term
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, Date Award Letters Are Sent: Students receive
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses, award letters during their individual meeting with
programs for working adults a financial aid staff member
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: College Level Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 45%
Exam Program
Student Profile
Intercollegiate Sports
Men: None Total Fall Enrollment: 550
Women: None Total Undergraduates: 550

83% Full-time
93% Men
7% Women
31% 25 or older
18% Students of color
0% Out-of-state
0% International
0% Live on campus

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Career College Association

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Public Two-Year College

Lake Superior College

2101 Trinity Road Tel: (218) 733-7601 or (800) 432-2884
Duluth, MN 55811 Fax: (218) 733-5945
Web: www.lsc.edu
Admissions:
(218) 733-7601 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (218) 733-7601
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: System (paper, online)
Application Fee: $20, fee waiver available Total Applicants: 3,000
Application Deadline: Open admissions
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Accepted: 2,500
GED, transcripts (high school and college)
Required Admission Tests: None Total Who Enrolled: 1,100
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer
Financial Aid
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost
Tuition & Fees: $4,390 Required Forms: FAFSA
Room & Board: Off-campus only Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 005757
Books & Supplies: Varies by program Deadline: None
Date Award Letters Are Sent: Initial award letters
Campus Profile are sent by June 1
Campus Setting: Urban Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 70%
Academic Calendar: Semesters
Student/Faculty Ratio: 25:1 Student Profile
Average Class Size: 30
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, Total Fall Enrollment: 4,318
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses, Total Undergraduates: 4,318
academic honor societies, study abroad program,
programs for working adults, cooperative education 53% Full-time
program, ROTC 42% Men
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 58% Women
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level 35% 25 or older
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate, 7% Students of color
Postsecondary Enrollment Options 10% Out-of-state
0% International
Intercollegiate Sports 0% Live on campus
Men: None
Women: None

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Public Two-Year College Tel: (218) 335-4200
Web: www.lltc.edu
Leech Lake Tribal College
Financial Aid:
6945 Littlewolf Road Northwest (218) 335-4224
P.O. Box 180 E-mail: [email protected]
Cass Lake, MN 56633
Freshman Profile
Admissions:
(218) 335-4220 Total Applicants: 145
E-mail: [email protected]
Total Accepted: 145
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Total Who Enrolled: 94
Accepted Applications: School (paper only)
Application Fee: $15 Financial Aid
Application Deadline: Fall term: August 21
(preferred); Spring term: December 30 (preferred) Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 030964
GED, transcripts (high school and college) Deadline: None
Required Admission Tests: None Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Required Placement Tests: Compass Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 84%

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Student Profile
Tuition & Fees: $3,980
Room & Board: Off-campus only Total Fall Enrollment: 243
Books & Supplies: Varies by program Total Undergraduates: 243

Campus Profile 78% Full-time
Campus Setting: Small town/rural 47% Men
Academic Calendar: Semesters 53% Women
Student/Faculty Ratio: 16:1 59% 25 or older
Average Class Size: 20 91% Students of color
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, 0% Out-of-state
summer courses 0% International
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Postsecondary 0% Live on campus
Enrollment Options

Intercollegiate Sports
Men: None
Women: None

Affiliation: None

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Private Four-Year College / University

Macalester College

1600 Grand Avenue Tel: (651) 696-6000 or (800) 231-7974
St. Paul, MN 55105 Fax: (651) 696-6689
Web: www.macalester.edu
Admissions:
(651) 696-6357 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (651) 696-6214
E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile
Admission Selectivity: Highly selective
Accepted Applications: School (paper only), Total Applicants: 5,041
common (paper, online)
Application Fee: $40, fee waiver available Total Accepted: 2,074
Application Deadline: Fall term: November 15
(early decision I), January 2 (early decision II), Total Who Enrolled: 479
January 15 (regular)
Additional Requirements: Transcripts (high school and % Submitting ACT: 56%
college), letters of recommendation, application essay
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT Average Score: 30
Required Placement Tests: None
% Submitting SAT: 70%
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost
Tuition & Fees: $38,174 Average Score: 2,024
Room & Board: $8,768
Books & Supplies: $950 Financial Aid

Campus Profile Required Forms: FAFSA, CSS Profile, tax returns
Campus Setting: Urban and W2s from parent(s) and student, Noncustodial
Academic Calendar: Semesters PROFILE (if applicable)
Student/Faculty Ratio: 10:1 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002358
Average Class Size: 17 Deadline: February 8
Study Options: Academic honor societies, study Date Award Letters Are Sent: April 1
abroad program, cooperative education program, ROTC Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 70%
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced
Placement, International Baccalaureate, Student Profile
Postsecondary Enrollment Options
Total Fall Enrollment: 1,900
Intercollegiate Sports Total Undergraduates: 1,900
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football,
golf, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis 98% Full-time
Women: Basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, 42% Men
softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, 58% Women
volleyball 1% 25 or older
18% Students of color
79% Out-of-state
17% International
65% Live on campus

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Private College Council

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Private Four-Year College / University Tel: (507) 354-8221 or (877) 652-1995
Fax: (507) 354-8225
Martin Luther College Web: www.mlc-wels.edu

1995 Luther Court Financial Aid:
New Ulm, MN 56073 (507) 354-8221
E-mail: [email protected]
Admissions:
(507) 354-8221 x280 Freshman Profile
E-mail: [email protected]
Total Applicants: 225
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Traditional Total Accepted: 200
Accepted Applications: School (paper only)
Application Fee: $25, fee waiver available Total Who Enrolled: 180
Application Deadline: Fall term: April 15; Winter
term: October 15 Average GPA: 3.0
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college), interview, % Submitting ACT: 99%
letters of recommendation, minimum 2.5 GPA
Required Admission Tests: ACT only % Submitting SAT: 0%
Required Placement Tests: None
Financial Aid
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost
Tuition & Fees: $10,660 Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Room & Board: $4,140 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002361
Books & Supplies: $800 Deadline: April 15
Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Campus Profile Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 90%
Campus Setting: Small town/rural
Academic Calendar: Semesters Student Profile
Student/Faculty Ratio: 10:1
Average Class Size: 25 Total Fall Enrollment: 731
Study Options: Weekend courses, summer courses, Total Undergraduates: 731
online courses
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 97% Full-time
Placement, College Level Exam Program, 49% Men
Postsecondary Enrollment Options 51% Women
3% 25 or older
Intercollegiate Sports 1% Students of color
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, 84% Out-of-state
golf, soccer, tennis, track & field 1% International
Women: Basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, 91% Live on campus
softball, tennis, track & field, volleyball

Affiliation: None

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Private Four-Year College / University

McNally Smith College of Music

19 Exchange Street East Tel: (651) 291-0177 or (800) 594-9500
St. Paul, MN 55101 Fax: (651) 291-0366
Web: www.mcnallysmith.edu
Admissions:
(651) 325-2368 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (651) 291-0177 x2372
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Traditional Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper only)
Application Fee: $75 Total Applicants: 525
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Accepted: 460
GED, transcripts (high school and college),
interview, letters of recommendation, application Total Who Enrolled: 313
essay, minimum 2.0 GPA (associate applicant) or 2.5
GPA (bachelor's applicant); audition, music demo or Average GPA: 3.0
entrance exam (or a combination of these) may be
required for some programs % Submitting ACT: 60%
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT, required
for bachelor's degree programs only Average Score: 21
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer, varies by
program % Submitting SAT: 10%

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Average Score: n/a
Tuition & Fees: $21,980
Room & Board: Off-campus only Financial Aid
Books & Supplies: $900
Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Campus Profile Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 030012
Campus Setting: Urban Deadline: August 1
Academic Calendar: Semesters Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1 Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 80%
Average Class Size: 12
Study Options: Summer courses Student Profile
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced
Placement Total Fall Enrollment: 550
Total Undergraduates: 550
Intercollegiate Sports
Men: None 88% Full-time
Women: None 75% Men
25% Women
16% 25 or older
15% Students of color
48% Out-of-state
2% International
0% Live on campus

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Career College Association

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Public Two-Year College

Mesabi Range Community & Technical College

1001 Chestnut Street West Tel: (218) 741-3095 or (800) 657-3860
Virginia, MN 55792 Fax: (218) 748-2419
Web: www.mesabirange.edu
Admissions:
Eveleth.............................. (218) 744-7506 Financial Aid:
Virginia............................. (218) 749-0313 Eveleth.............................. (218) 744-7496
E-mail: [email protected] Virginia............................. (218) 749-7755
E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile
Admission Selectivity: Open
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online), Total Applicants: 858
system (paper, online), common (paper, online)
Application Fee: $20 Total Accepted: 740
Application Deadline: Open admissions
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Who Enrolled: 586
GED, transcripts (high school and college)
Required Admission Tests: None Financial Aid
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer
Required Forms: FAFSA
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 004009
Tuition & Fees: $4,670 Deadline: State aid deadline is 30 days after start of
Room & Board: $6,032 term
Books & Supplies: $1,000 Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 60%
Campus Profile
Campus Setting: Small town/rural Student Profile
Academic Calendar: Semesters
Student/Faculty Ratio: 24:1 Total Fall Enrollment: 1,467
Average Class Size: 24 Total Undergraduates: 1,467
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses,
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses, 64% Full-time
academic honor societies, study abroad program, 53% Men
programs for working adults, cooperative education 44% Women
program 31% 25 or older
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 7% Students of color
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level 3% Out-of-state
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate, 1% International
Postsecondary Enrollment Options 4% Live on campus

Intercollegiate Sports
Men: Baseball, cross country, wrestling
Women: Soccer, track & field

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Public Four-Year University

Metropolitan State University

700 East 7th Street Tel: (651) 793-1212
St. Paul, MN 55106 Fax: (651) 793-1925
Web: www.metrostate.edu
Admissions:
(651) 793-1300 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (651) 793-1414
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Traditional Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online)
Application Fee: $20, fee waiver available Total Applicants: 333
Application Deadline: Fall term: June 15; Spring
term: November 15; Summer term: March 15 Total Accepted: 218
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college), 21 on ACT Total Who Enrolled: 150
or ranked in top half of high school graduating class
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT, not Average GPA: 3.34
required if you are ranked in the top half of your
graduating high school class % Submitting ACT: 21%
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer
% Submitting SAT: 0%
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost
Tuition & Fees: $5,473 Financial Aid
Room & Board: Off-campus only
Books & Supplies: $1,500 Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 010374
Campus Profile Deadline: May 1 for fall semester
Campus Setting: Urban Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Academic Calendar: Semesters Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 60%
Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1
Average Class Size: 25 Student Profile
Study Options: Evening courses, summer courses,
online courses, study abroad program, programs for Total Fall Enrollment: 9,000
working adults Total Undergraduates: 6,991
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced
Placement, College Level Exam Program, 67% Full-time
International Baccalaureate, Postsecondary 40% Men
Enrollment Options 60% Women
74% 25 or older
Intercollegiate Sports 25% Students of color
Men: None 2% Out-of-state
Women: None 2% International
0% Live on campus

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Private Two-Year College

Minneapolis Business College

1711 West County Road B Tel: (651) 636-7406 or (800) 279-5200
Roseville, MN 55113 Fax: (651) 636-8185
Web: www.minneapolisbusinesscollege.edu
Admissions:
(651) 636-7406 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (612) 636-7406
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Liberal Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online)
Application Fee: $50 Total Applicants: 808
Application Deadline: Fall term: first week of
September (absolute) Total Accepted: 729
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college) Total Who Enrolled: 353
Required Admission Tests: None
Required Placement Tests: None Financial Aid

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Required Forms: FAFSA
Tuition & Fees: $13,400 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 004645
Room & Board: $6,640 Deadline: Two months prior to program start
Books & Supplies: Varies by program Date Award Letters Are Sent: At individual
financial aid meeting
Campus Profile Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 82%
Campus Setting: Suburban
Academic Calendar: Semesters Student Profile
Student/Faculty Ratio: 30:1
Average Class Size: 30 Total Fall Enrollment: 353
Study Options: None Total Undergraduates: 353
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: None
100% Full-time
Intercollegiate Sports 33% Men
Men: None 67% Women
Women: None 6% 25 or older
41% Students of color
9% Out-of-state
0% International
15% Live on campus

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Career College Association

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Private Four-Year College / University

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

2501 Stevens Avenue Tel: (612) 874-3700 or (800) 874-6223
Minneapolis, MN 55404 Fax: (612) 874-3704
Web: www.mcad.edu
Admissions:
(612) 874-3760 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (612) 874-3782
E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile

Admission Selectivity: Selective Total Applicants: 734
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online)
Application Fee: $50, fee waiver available Total Accepted: 397
Application Deadline: Fall term: February 15
(preferrred for BFA and BS, required deadline for Total Who Enrolled: 168
merit-based scholarships); Spring term: October 1
(absolute for both BFA and BS) Average GPA: 3.4
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college), letters of % Submitting ACT: 75%
recommendation, application essay, minimum 2.5
GPA, portfolio of visual art for Bachelor of Fine Arts Average Score: 25
candidates, creative writing essay for Bachelor of
Science candidates % Submitting SAT: 25%
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT
Required Placement Tests: None Average Score: 1,634

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees: $29,700 Required Forms: FAFSA
Room & Board: $4,340 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002365
Books & Supplies: $2,500 Deadline: Priority deadline is March 15
Date Award Letters Are Sent: April 1
Campus Profile Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 90%

Campus Setting: Urban Student Profile
Academic Calendar: Semesters
Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Total Fall Enrollment: 742
Average Class Size: 18 Total Undergraduates: 709
Study Options: Evening courses, weekend courses,
summer courses, online courses, academic honor 92% Full-time
societies, study abroad program 44% Men
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 56% Women
Placement, International Baccalaureate, 15% 25 or older
Postsecondary Enrollment Options 5% Students of color
49% Out-of-state
Intercollegiate Sports 1% International
40% Live on campus
Men: None
Women: None

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Private College Council

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Public Two-Year College

Minneapolis Community & Technical College

1501 Hennepin Avenue Tel: (612) 659-6000 or (800) 247-0911
Minneapolis, MN 55403 Fax: (612) 659-6210
Web: www.minneapolis.edu
Admissions:
(612) 659-6200 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (612) 659-6240
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (online only), system
(paper, online) Total Applicants: 7,752
Application Fee: $20
Application Deadline: Fall term: July 1 (preferred); Total Accepted: 7,503
Spring term: November 1 (preferred); Summer term:
May 1 (preferred) Total Who Enrolled: 5,842
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college) Financial Aid
Required Admission Tests: None
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002362
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Deadline: Priority deadline is May 1
Tuition & Fees: $4,625 Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Room & Board: Off-campus only Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 68%
Books & Supplies: $1,100
Student Profile
Campus Profile
Campus Setting: Urban Total Fall Enrollment: 12,761
Academic Calendar: Semesters Total Undergraduates: 12,761
Student/Faculty Ratio: 22:1
Average Class Size: 28 41% Full-time
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, 46% Men
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses, 53% Women
academic honor societies, study abroad program, 45% 25 or older
programs for working adults, ROTC 44% Students of color
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 7% Out-of-state
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level 2% International
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate, 0% Live on campus
Postsecondary Enrollment Options

Intercollegiate Sports
Men: Basketball
Women: Basketball

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Private Four-Year College / University

Minnesota School of Business

8089 Globe Drive Tel: (612) 861-2000 or (877) 231-0660
Woodbury, MN 55125 Fax: (612) 861-5548
Web: www.msbcollege.edu
Admissions:
Blaine................................ (507) 225-8000 Financial Aid:
Brooklyn Center ............... (763) 566-7777 Blaine................................ (763) 225-8000
Moorhead.......................... (218) 422-1000 Brooklyn Center ............... (763) 566-7777
Plymouth........................... (763) 476-2000 Moorhead.......................... (218) 422-1000
Richfield ........................... (612) 861-2000 Plymouth........................... (763) 476-2000
Rochester .......................... (507) 536-9500 Richfield ........................... (612) 861-2000
St. Cloud ........................... (507) 257-2000 Rochester .......................... (507) 536-9500
Shakopee........................... (952) 345-1200 St. Cloud ........................... (320) 257-2000
E-mail: [email protected] Shakopee........................... (952) 345-1200
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Freshman Profile 3,550
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online), 2,323
common (paper, online) Total Applicants: 2.8
Application Fee: $50 Total Accepted:
Application Deadline: Open admissions Average GPA:
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college), Financial Aid
interview, minimum 2.0 GPA
Required Admission Tests: None Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 017145
Deadline: None
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Tuition & Fees: $18,260 Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 85%
Room & Board: Off-campus only
Books & Supplies: Varies by program Student Profile

Campus Profile Total Fall Enrollment: 9,219
Campus Setting: Suburban Total Undergraduates: 9,104
Academic Calendar: Quarters
Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1 57% Full-time
Average Class Size: 11 28% Men
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, 72% Women
summer courses, online courses, programs for 55% 25 or older
working adults 33% Students of color
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: College Level 6% Out-of-state
Exam Program 0% International
0% Live on campus
Intercollegiate Sports
Men: None
Women: None

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Career College Association

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Public Two-Year College

Minnesota State College - Southeast Technical

1250 Homer Road Tel: (507) 453-2700 or (877) 853-8324
P.O. Box 409 Fax: (507) 453-2715
Winona, MN 55987 Web: www.southeastmn.edu

Admissions: Financial Aid:
Red Wing.......................... (651) 385-6300 Red Wing.......................... (651) 385-6323
Winona ............................. (507) 453-2700 Winona ............................. (507) 453-2710
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile
Admission Selectivity: Open
Accepted Applications: System (online only) Total Applicants: 732
Application Fee: $20, fee waiver available
Application Deadline: Open admissions Total Accepted: 732
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college); applicants Total Who Enrolled: 610
without a high school diploma or GED may be admitted
if, at the discretion of the college, that applicant Financial Aid
demonstrates potential for being a successful student
Required Admission Tests: None Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer, prior to Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002393
registration Deadline: As soon as possible
Date Award Letters Are Sent: On a rolling basis
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost beginning in late April
Tuition & Fees: $4,798 Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 75%
Room & Board: Off-campus only
Books & Supplies: Varies by program Student Profile

Campus Profile Total Fall Enrollment: 2,581
Campus Setting: Small town/rural Total Undergraduates: 2,581
Academic Calendar: Semesters
Student/Faculty Ratio: 18:1 59% Full-time
Average Class Size: 22 39% Men
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, 61% Women
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses, 59% 25 or older
academic honor societies, study abroad program, 11% Students of color
programs for working adults, cooperative education 28% Out-of-state
program, ROTC 3% International
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: College in the 0% Live on campus
Schools, College Level Exam Program,
Postsecondary Enrollment Options

Intercollegiate Sports
Men: None
Women: None

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Public Two-Year College

Minnesota State Community & Technical College

1414 College Way Tel: (218) 739-1500 or (877) 450-3322
Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Fax: (218) 736-1510
Web: www.minnesota.edu
Admissions:
Detroit Lakes .................... (218) 846-3700 Financial Aid:
Fergus Falls ...................... (218) 736-1500 Detroit Lakes .................... (218) 846-3754
Moorhead.......................... (218) 299-6500 Fergus Falls ...................... (218) 736-1534
Wadena ............................. (218) 631-7800 Moorhead.......................... (218) 299-6539
Online Education .............. (218) 736-1528 Wadena ............................. (218) 631-7820
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile
Admission Selectivity: Open
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online), Total Applicants: 4,211
system (paper, online)
Application Fee: $20 Total Accepted: 3,780
Application Deadline: Varies by program
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Who Enrolled: 2,845
GED, transcripts (high school and college)
Required Admission Tests: None Financial Aid
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer
Required Forms: FAFSA
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 005541
Tuition & Fees: $4,826 Deadline: Priority deadline is May 15
Room & Board: $6,500 Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Books & Supplies: $1,200 Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 87%

Campus Profile Student Profile
Campus Setting: Varies
Academic Calendar: Semesters Total Fall Enrollment: 6,500
Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1 Total Undergraduates: 6,500
Average Class Size: 21
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, 62% Full-time
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses, 43% Men
academic honor societies, study abroad program, 57% Women
programs for working adults 22% 25 or older
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 5% Students of color
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level 5% Out-of-state
Exam Program, Postsecondary Enrollment Options 5% International
3% Live on campus
Intercollegiate Sports
Men: Baseball, basketball, football, golf
Women: Basketball, golf, softball, volleyball

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Public Four-Year University

Minnesota State University, Mankato

122 Taylor Center Tel: (507) 389-2463 or (800) 722-0544
Mankato, MN 56001 Fax: (507) 389-1511
Web: www.mnsu.edu
Admissions:
(507) 389-1822 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (507) 389-1866
E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile

Admission Selectivity: Traditional Total Applicants: 6,115
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online),
system (paper, online), common (paper, online) Total Accepted: 5,477
Application Fee: $20
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions, deadline Total Who Enrolled: 2,360
is five days before the start of the semester
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or % Submitting ACT: 96%
GED, transcripts (high school and college); letters of
recommendation and personal letter may be requested, % Submitting SAT: 1%
if needed
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT
Required Placement Tests: None

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees: $6,484 Required Forms: FAFSA
Room & Board: $6,322 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002360
Books & Supplies: $856 Deadline: As soon as possible, but priority deadline
is March 15
Date Award Letters Are Sent: Estimates on a rolling
basis by end of April for new entering freshmen, with
official awards to all students starting the first of May.
Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 80%

Campus Profile Student Profile

Campus Setting: Small town/rural Total Fall Enrollment: 14,515
Academic Calendar: Semesters Total Undergraduates: 12,815
Student/Faculty Ratio: 22:1
Average Class Size: 27 90% Full-time
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, 48% Men
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses, 52% Women
academic honor societies, study abroad program, 11% 25 or older
program for working adults, cooperative education 16% Students of color
program, ROTC 12% Out-of-state
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 3% International
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level 23% Live on campus
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate,
Postsecondary Enrollment Options

Intercollegiate Sports

Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football,
golf, hockey, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis,
track & field, wrestling
Women: Basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics,
hockey, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming & diving,
tennis, track & field, volleyball

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system Chapter 3-51

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Public Four-Year University

Minnesota State University Moorhead

1104 7th Avenue South Tel: (218) 477-4000 or (800) 593-7246
Moorhead, MN 56563 Fax: (218) 477-4374
Web: www.mnstate.edu
Admissions:
(218) 477-2161 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (218) 477-2251
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Traditional Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online),
system (paper, online) Total Applicants: 2,600
Application Fee: $20, fee waiver available
Application Deadline: Fall term: August 1 Total Accepted: 2,250
(preferred); Spring term: December 1
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Who Enrolled: 1,250
GED, transcripts (high school and college); students
who do not meet automatic admission criteria are % Submitting ACT: 95%
reviewed on a case-by-case basis
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT Average Score: 21
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer, ACT
subscore used as well % Submitting SAT: 3%

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Average Score: 1,022
Tuition & Fees: $6,144
Room & Board: $5,936 Financial Aid
Books & Supplies: $800
Required Forms: FAFSA
Campus Profile Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002367
Campus Setting: Urban Deadline: February 15 (priority date for SEOG,
Academic Calendar: Semesters Work Study and Perkins Loan; not a deadline)
Student/Faculty Ratio: 20:1 Date Award Letters Are Sent: On a rolling basis
Average Class Size: 35 beginning June 1
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 85%
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses,
academic honor societies, study abroad program, Student Profile
programs for working adults, cooperative education
program, ROTC Total Fall Enrollment: 7,450
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced Total Undergraduates: 7,450
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate, 82% Full-time
Postsecondary Enrollment Options 42% Men
58% Women
Intercollegiate Sports 15% 25 or older
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, 5% Students of color
track & field, wrestling 40% Out-of-state
Women: Basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, 4% International
softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, 20% Live on campus
volleyball

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Public Two-Year College

Minnesota West Community & Technical College

1450 Collegeway Tel: (507) 825-6800 or (800) 657-3966
Worthington, MN 56187 Fax: (507) 825-4656
Web: www.mnwest.edu
Admissions:
Canby................................ (507) 223-7252 Financial Aid:
Granite Falls ..................... (320) 564-5000 Canby................................ (507) 223-7252
Jackson ............................. (507) 847-7920 Granite Falls ..................... (320) 564-5019
Pipestone........................... (507) 825-6800 Jackson ............................. (507) 847-7941
Worthington...................... (507) 372-3400 Pipestone........................... (507) 825-6818
E-mail: [email protected] Worthington...................... (507) 372-3450
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Financial Aid
Accepted Applications: System (paper, online) Required Forms: FAFSA
Application Fee: $20 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 005263
Application Deadline: Open admissions Deadline: State aid deadline is 30 days after start of
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or term
GED, transcripts (high school and college) Date Award Letters Are Sent: As awards are
Required Admission Tests: None determined for each student
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 80%

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Student Profile
Tuition & Fees: $4,809 Total Fall Enrollment: 3,001
Room & Board: Off-campus only Total Undergraduates: 3,001
Books & Supplies: Varies by program
48% Full-time
Campus Profile 45% Men
Campus Setting: Small town/rural 53% Women
Academic Calendar: Semesters 10% 25 or older
Student/Faculty Ratio: 16:1 8% Students of color
Average Class Size: 25 11% Out-of-state
Study Options: Remedial courses, summer courses, 0% International
online courses 0% Live on campus
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate,
Postsecondary Enrollment Options

Intercollegiate Sports
Men: Baseball, basketball, football, golf, wrestling
Women: Basketball, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Private Four-Year College / University

National American University

1550 West Highway 36 Tel: (651) 644-1265 or (866) 628-6387
Roseville, MN 55113 Fax: (651) 644-0690
Web: www.national.edu
Admissions:
Bloomington ..................... (952) 356-3600 Financial Aid:
Brooklyn Center ............... (763) 852-7500 Bloomington ..................... (952) 356-3600
Roseville ........................... (651) 855-6300 Brooklyn Center ............... (763) 852-7500
E-mail: [email protected] Roseville ........................... (651) 855-6300
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online)
Application Fee: $25 Total Applicants: 276
Application Deadline: Open admissions
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Accepted: 202
GED, transcripts (high school and college), interview
Required Admission Tests: None Total Who Enrolled: 202
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer, ALEKS
Math Assessment Financial Aid

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Tuition & Fees: $12,960 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 004057
Room & Board: Off-campus only Deadline: None
Books & Supplies: $1,350 Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 85%
Campus Profile
Campus Setting: Suburban Student Profile
Academic Calendar: Quarters
Student/Faculty Ratio: 9:1 Total Fall Enrollment: 636
Average Class Size: 11 Total Undergraduates: 636
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses,
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses, 40% Full-time
programs for working adults 30% Men
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: College Level 70% Women
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate 64% 25 or older
53% Students of color
Intercollegiate Sports 5% Out-of-state
Men: None 2% International
Women: None 0% Live on campus

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Career College Association

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Public Two-Year College

Normandale Community College

9700 France Avenue South Tel: (952) 487-8200 or (866) 880-8740
Bloomington, MN 55431 Fax: (952) 487-8230
Web: www.normandale.edu
Admissions:
(952) 487-8201 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (952) 487-8250
E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile
Admission Selectivity: Open
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online), Total Applicants: 3,924
system (paper, online)
Application Fee: $20 Total Accepted: 3,863
Application Deadline: Rolling for most programs;
health science programs have application deadlines Total Who Enrolled: 2,985
which vary by program
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Financial Aid
GED, transcripts (high school and college)
Required Admission Tests: None Required Forms: FAFSA
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 007954
Deadline: Priority deadline is May 15
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Date Award Letters Are Sent: On a rolling basis
Tuition & Fees: $4,316 beginning mid to late May
Room & Board: Off-campus only Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 35%
Books & Supplies: $1,160
Student Profile
Campus Profile
Campus Setting: Suburban Total Fall Enrollment: 9,482
Academic Calendar: Semesters Total Undergraduates: 9,482
Student/Faculty Ratio: 31:1
Average Class Size: 27 48% Full-time
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, 44% Men
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses, 56% Women
academic honor societies, study abroad program, 33% 25 or older
programs for working adults, ROTC 23% Students of color
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 1% Out-of-state
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level 1% International
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate, 0% Live on campus
Postsecondary Enrollment Options

Intercollegiate Sports
Men: None
Women: None

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Private Four-Year College / University Tel: (612) 343-4400 or (800) 289-6222
Fax: (612) 343-4778
North Central University Web: www.northcentral.edu

910 Elliot Avenue South Financial Aid:
Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 343-4485
E-mail: [email protected]
Admissions:
(612) 343-4460 Freshman Profile
E-mail: [email protected]
Total Applicants: 439
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Liberal Total Accepted: 211
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online)
Application Fee: $25, fee waiver available Total Who Enrolled: 256
Application Deadline: Fall term: June 1; Spring
term: December 1 Average GPA: 2.8
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college), letters of % Submitting ACT: 86%
recommendation, application essay, minimum 2.2 GPA
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT % Submitting SAT: 14%
Required Placement Tests: None
Financial Aid
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost
Tuition & Fees: $15,478 Required Forms: FAFSA
Room & Board: $5,300 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002369
Books & Supplies: $1,082 Deadline: April 30 is recommended; applications are
processed throughout the summer
Campus Profile Date Award Letters Are Sent: On a rolling basis as
Campus Setting: Urban FAFSA information is received
Academic Calendar: Semesters Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 95%
Student/Faculty Ratio: 18:1
Average Class Size: 30 Student Profile
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses,
weekend courses, summer courses, ROTC Total Fall Enrollment: 1,489
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced Total Undergraduates: 1,489
Placement, College Level Exam Program,
Postsecondary Enrollment Options 93% Full-time
43% Men
Intercollegiate Sports 57% Women
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, 10% 25 or older
golf, skiing, soccer, tennis, track & field 10% Students of color
Women: Basketball, cross country, skiing, soccer, 54% Out-of-state
softball, tennis, track & field, volleyball 1% International
67% Live on campus
Affiliation: None

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Public Two-Year College

North Hennepin Community College

7411 85th Avenue North Tel: (763) 424-0702 or (800) 818-0395
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 Fax: (763) 493-0563
Web: www.nhcc.edu
Admissions:
(763) 488-0392 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (763) 424-0728
E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile
Admission Selectivity: Open
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online) Total Applicants: 2,376
Application Fee: $20
Application Deadline: Open admissions, but Total Accepted: 2,376
application must be complete one week prior to the
start of the term for first-time college students Total Who Enrolled: 2,258
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college); nursing, Financial Aid
MLT, NICT, histotechnology and graphic design
programs have additional requirements Required Forms: FAFSA
Required Admission Tests: None Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002370
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer, LOEP test Deadline: State aid deadline is 30 days after start of
for English language learners term
Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 40%
Tuition & Fees: $4,623
Room & Board: Off-campus only Student Profile
Books & Supplies: Varies by program
Total Fall Enrollment: 6,846
Campus Profile Total Undergraduates: 6,846
Campus Setting: Suburban
Academic Calendar: Semesters 39% Full-time
Student/Faculty Ratio: 28:1 42% Men
Average Class Size: 28 58% Women
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, 40% 25 or older
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses, 29% Students of color
academic honor societies, study abroad program, 1% Out-of-state
programs for working adults, ROTC 1% International
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 0% Live on campus
Placement, College Level Exam Program,
International Baccalaureate, Postsecondary
Enrollment Options

Intercollegiate Sports
Men: None
Women: None

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Public Two-Year College

Northland Community & Technical College

1101 Highway 1 East Tel: (218) 681-0701 or (800) 959-6282
Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Fax: (218) 681-0774
Web: www.northlandcollege.edu
Admissions:
East Grand Forks .............. (218) 793-2800 Financial Aid:
Thief River Falls............... (218) 683-8554 East Grand Forks .............. (218) 793-2800
E-mail: [email protected] Thief River Falls............... (218) 683-8800
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online),
system (paper, online) Total Applicants: 1,854
Application Fee: $20, fee waiver available
Application Deadline: Open admissions Total Accepted: 1,825
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college) Total Who Enrolled: 1,186
Required Admission Tests: None
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer Financial Aid

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Required Forms: FAFSA
Tuition & Fees: $4,893 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002385
Room & Board: $4,500 Deadline: Priority date is May 1
Books & Supplies: $1,000 Date Award Letters Are Sent: Approximately
May 1-15
Campus Profile Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 89%
Campus Setting: Small town/rural
Academic Calendar: Semesters Student Profile
Student/Faculty Ratio: 22:1
Average Class Size: 17 Total Fall Enrollment: 3,525
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, Total Undergraduates: 1,784
summer courses, online courses, academic honor
societies, cooperative education program 55% Full-time
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 46% Men
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level 54% Women
Exam Program, Postsecondary Enrollment Options 27% 25 or older
14% Students of color
Intercollegiate Sports 25% Out-of-state
Men: Baseball, basketball, football 0% International
Women: Basketball, softball, volleyball 0% Live on campus

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Public Two-Year College

Northwest Technical College

905 Grant Avenue Southeast Tel: (218) 755-4270 or (800) 942-8324
Bemidji, MN 56601 Fax: (218) 755-4289
Web: www.ntcmn.edu
Admissions:
(218) 333-6647 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (218) 333-6649
E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile
Admission Selectivity: Open
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online), Total Applicants: 480
system (paper, online)
Application Fee: $20, fee waiver available Total Accepted: 480
Application Deadline: Open admissions
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Who Enrolled: 385
GED, transcripts (high school and college);
transcripts from other colleges are not required for Financial Aid
admission, but are needed for transfer evaluation,
placement assessment waiver and financial aid Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Required Admission Tests: None Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 005759
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer, but other Deadline: Priority date is July 1
placement tests are acceptable (call for more Date Award Letters Are Sent: On a rolling basis
information) beginning July 1
Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 90%
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost
Tuition & Fees: $4,958 Student Profile
Room & Board: Off-campus only
Books & Supplies: Varies by program Total Fall Enrollment: 1,373
Total Undergraduates: 1,373
Campus Profile
Campus Setting: Small town/rural 36% Full-time
Academic Calendar: Semesters 29% Men
Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1 71% Women
Average Class Size: 16 44% 25 or older
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, 12% Students of color
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses, 12% Out-of-state
academic honor societies 0% International
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 5% Live on campus
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate,
Postsecondary Enrollment Options

Intercollegiate Sports
Men: None
Women: None

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Private Four-Year College / University Tel: (651) 631-5100 or (800) 692-4020
Fax: (651) 628-3369
Northwestern College Web: www.nwc.edu

3003 Snelling Avenue North Financial Aid:
St. Paul, MN 55113 (651) 631-5212
E-mail: [email protected]
Admissions:
(651) 631-5111 Freshman Profile
E-mail: [email protected]
Total Applicants: 1,341
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Traditional Total Accepted: 1,064
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online)
Application Fee: None Total Who Enrolled: 593
Application Deadline: Rolling admission
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Average GPA: 3.41
GED, transcripts (high school and college), letters of
recommendation, application essay, minimum 2.0 % Submitting ACT: 95%
GPA; on-campus interview recommended
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT Average Score: 24
Required Placement Tests: None
% Submitting SAT: 13%
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost
Tuition & Fees: $22,990 Average Score: n/a
Room & Board: $7,426
Books & Supplies: $610 Financial Aid

Campus Profile Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Campus Setting: Suburban Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002371
Academic Calendar: Semesters Deadline: Full financial aid funding not guaranteed
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1 beyond May 1
Average Class Size: 25 Date Award Letters Are Sent: On a rolling basis
Study Options: Weekend courses, summer courses, beginning March 1
online courses, academic honor societies, cooperative Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 97%
education program, ROTC
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced Student Profile
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate, Total Fall Enrollment: 2,734
Postsecondary Enrollment Options Total Undergraduates: 2,734

Intercollegiate Sports 73% Full-time
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, 39% Men
golf, soccer, tennis, track & field 61% Women
Women: Basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, 3% 25 or older
softball, tennis, track & field, volleyball 9% Students of color
23% Out-of-state
Affiliation: None 0% International
60% Live on campus

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Public Two-Year College

Pine Technical College

900 4th Street Southeast Tel: (320) 629-5100 or (800) 521-7463
Pine City, MN 55063 Fax: (320) 629-5101
Web: www.pinetech.edu
Admissions:
(320) 629-5100 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (320) 629-5100
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Financial Aid
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online) Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Application Fee: $20 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 005535
Application Deadline: Open admissions Deadline: Prior to enrollment
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
GED, transcripts (high school and college) Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 75%
Required Admission Tests: None
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer Student Profile
Total Fall Enrollment: 1,050
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Total Undergraduates: 1,050
Tuition & Fees: $4,491
Room & Board: Off-campus only 31% Full-time
Books & Supplies: $900 30% Men
70% Women
Campus Profile 31% 25 or older
Campus Setting: Small town/rural 5% Students of color
Academic Calendar: Semesters 8% Out-of-state
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1 0% International
Average Class Size: 12 0% Live on campus
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses,
summer courses, online courses, academic honor
societies, ROTC
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced
Placement, College Level Exam Program,
Postsecondary Enrollment Options

Intercollegiate Sports
Men: None
Women: None

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Public Two-Year College

Rainy River Community College

1501 Highway 71 Tel: (218) 285-7722 or (800) 456-3996
International Falls, MN 56649 Fax: (218) 285-2239
Web: www.rrcc.mnscu.edu
Admissions:
(218) 285-2207 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (218) 285-2205
E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile

Admission Selectivity: Open Total Applicants: 325
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online),
system (paper, online) Total Accepted: 325
Application Fee: $20
Application Deadline: Open admissions Total Who Enrolled: 200
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college); Financial Aid
applicants without a high school diploma or GED
may be admitted if, at the discretion of the college, Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
that applicant demonstates potential for being a Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 006775
successful student by taking the computerized Deadline: Priority date is June 1
placement test Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Required Admission Tests: None Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 80%
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer
Student Profile
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost
Total Fall Enrollment: 350
Tuition & Fees: $5,030 Total Undergraduates: 350
Room & Board: $5,000
Books & Supplies: $800 70% Full-time
42% Men
Campus Profile 58% Women
41% 25 or older
Campus Setting: Small town/rural 30% Students of color
Academic Calendar: Semesters 20% Out-of-state
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1 4% International
Average Class Size: 24 24% Live on campus
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses,
summer courses, online courses, academic honor
societies
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced
Placement, College Level Exam Program,
Postsecondary Enrollment Options

Intercollegiate Sports

Men: Baseball, basketball
Women: Basketball, hockey, softball, volleyball

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Private Four-Year College / University

Rasmussen College

3500 Federal Drive Tel: (651) 687-9000 or (800) 852-6367
Eagan, MN 55122 Fax: (651) 687-0507
Web: www.rasmussen.edu
Admissions:
Brooklyn Park................... (763) 493-4500 Financial Aid:
Eagan ................................ (651) 687-9000 Brooklyn Park................... (763) 493-4500
Eden Prairie ...................... (952) 545-2000 Eagan ................................ (651) 687-9000
Lake Elmo ........................ (651) 259-6600 Eden Prairie ...................... (952) 545-2000
Mankato............................ (507) 625-6556 Lake Elmo ........................ (651) 259-6600
Moorhead.......................... (218) 304-6200 Mankato............................ (507) 625-6556
St. Cloud ........................... (218) 251-5600 Moorhead.......................... (218) 304-6200
E-mail: [email protected] St. Cloud ........................... (320) 251-5600
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online)
Application Fee: $60, fee waiver available Total Applicants: 1,097
Application Deadline: Open admissions
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Accepted: 825
GED, transcripts (high school and college)
Required Admission Tests: None Total Who Enrolled: 750
Required Placement Tests: STEP Assessment
Financial Aid
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost
Tuition & Fees: $18,225 Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Room & Board: Off-campus only Title IV (FAFSA) Code: Varies by campus
Books & Supplies: $0 Deadline: As soon as possible prior to enrollment;
several campus-based aid programs have early
Campus Profile enrollment deadlines; contact the campus for details
Campus Setting: Suburban Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Academic Calendar: Continous Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 81%
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Average Class Size: 17 Student Profile
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses,
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses, Total Fall Enrollment: 3,000
programs for working adults, ROTC Total Undergraduates: 3,000
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: None
80% Full-time
Intercollegiate Sports 25% Men
Men: None 75% Women
Women: None 60% 25 or older
10% Students of color
10% Out-of-state
2% International
0% Live on campus

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Career College Association

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Public Two-Year College

Ridgewater College

2101 15th Avenue Northwest Tel: (320) 231-5114 or (800) 722-1151
Willmar, MN 56201 Fax: (320) 231-7677
Web: www.ridgewater.edu
Admissions:
Hutchinson........................ (320) 234-8501 Financial Aid:
Willmar............................. (320) 222-5976 Hutchinson........................ (320) 234-8601
E-mail: [email protected] Willmar............................. (320) 222-7476
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Financial Aid
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online) Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Application Fee: $20 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 005252
Application Deadline: Open admissions Deadline: Preferred date is April 30
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
GED, transcripts (high school and college) Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 68%
Required Admission Tests: None
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer Student Profile
Total Fall Enrollment: 4,158
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Total Undergraduates: 4,158
Tuition & Fees: $4,606
Room & Board: Off-campus only 61% Full-time
Books & Supplies: Varies by program 45% Men
55% Women
Campus Profile 38% 25 or older
Campus Setting: Small town/rural 6% Students of color
Academic Calendar: Semesters 2% Out-of-state
Student/Faculty Ratio: 21:1 1% International
Average Class Size: 22 0% Live on campus
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses,
summer courses, online courses, academic honor
societies, programs for working adults, cooperative
education program
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level
Exam Program, Postsecondary Enrollment Options

Intercollegiate Sports
Men: Baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer,
wrestling
Women: Basketball, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Public Two-Year College

Riverland Community College

1900 8th Avenue Northwest Tel: (507) 433-0600 or (800) 247-5039
Austin, MN 55912 Fax: (507) 433-0515
Web: www.riverland.edu
Admissions:
(507) 433-0820 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] Albert Lea......................... (507) 379-3323
Austin ............................... (507) 433-0603
Freshman Admission Requirements E-mail: [email protected]
Admission Selectivity: Open
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online) Freshman Profile
Application Fee: $20, fee waiver available
Application Deadline: Open admissions Total Applicants: 3,229
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college) Total Accepted: 2,677
Required Admission Tests: None
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer, must be Total Who Enrolled: 1,751
taken before registering for classes, not required for
students who have previously completed college Average GPA: 3.08
level English and math with a grade of C or better
Financial Aid
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost
Tuition & Fees: $4,800 Required Forms: FAFSA
Room & Board: Off-campus only Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002335
Books & Supplies: Varies by program Deadline: June 1
Date Award Letters Are Sent: Mid-May
Campus Profile Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 60%
Campus Setting: Small town/rural
Academic Calendar: Semesters Student Profile
Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1
Average Class Size: 20 Total Fall Enrollment: 3,584
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, Total Undergraduates: 3,584
weekend courses, summer courses, online courses,
academic honor societies, study abroad program, 40% Full-time
programs for working adults 48% Men
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 52% Women
Placement, College Level Exam Program, 42% 25 or older
Postsecondary Enrollment Options 15% Students of color
3% Out-of-state
Intercollegiate Sports 2% International
Men: Baseball, basketball, golf, soccer 2% Live on campus
Women: Basketball, golf, softball, volleyball

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Public Two-Year College

Rochester Community and Technical College

851 30th Avenue Southeast Tel: (507) 285-7210 or (800) 247-1296
Rochester, MN 55904 Fax: (507) 285-7496
Web: www.rctc.edu
Admissions:
(507) 285-7268 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (507) 285-7271
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online),
common (paper only) Total Applicants: 3,640
Application Fee: $20, fee waiver available
Application Deadline: Fall term: early August Total Accepted: 3,376
(absolute); Spring term: mid-December (absolute);
some majors have earlier application deadlines Total Who Enrolled: 2,075
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college) Financial Aid
Required Admission Tests: None
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002373
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Fees: $4,820 Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Room & Board: Off-campus only Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 80%
Books & Supplies: $1,000
Student Profile
Campus Profile
Campus Setting: Urban Total Fall Enrollment: 5,977
Academic Calendar: Semesters Total Undergraduates: 5,977
Student/Faculty Ratio: 25:1
Average Class Size: 26 54% Full-time
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, 39% Men
summer courses, online courses, academic honor 61% Women
societies, programs for working adults 34% 25 or older
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 14% Students of color
Placement, College Level Exam Program, 10% Out-of-state
Postsecondary Enrollment Options 1% International
0% Live on campus
Intercollegiate Sports
Men: Baseball, basketball, football, golf, wrestling
Women: Basketball, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Private Four-Year College / University

St. Catherine University

2004 Randolph Avenue Tel: (651) 690-6000 or (800) 945-4599
St. Paul, MN 55105 Fax: (651) 690-6024
Web: www.stkate.edu
Admissions:
Minneapolis ...................... (651) 690-7800 Financial Aid:
St. Paul.............................. (651) 690-8850 Minneapolis ...................... (651) 690-7805
E-mail: [email protected] St. Paul.............................. (651) 690-6540
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Selective Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online)
Application Fee: None Total Applicants: 1,528
Application Deadline: Rolling admission; Fall term:
April 15 (preferred) Total Accepted: 1,177
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or
GED, transcripts (high school and college), letters of Total Who Enrolled: 362
recommendation, minimum 2.5 GPA; for students
whose native language is not English: the results of Average GPA: 3.6
the Michigan Test, TOEFL or St. Catherine
University's English Language Test % Submitting ACT: 92%
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT
Required Placement Tests: College-administered Average Score: 24
math placement test
% Submitting SAT: 5%
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost
Tuition & Fees: $28,758 Average Score: n/a
Room & Board: $7,330
Books & Supplies: $800 Financial Aid

Campus Profile Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Campus Setting: Urban Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002342
Academic Calendar: 4-1-4 Deadline: April 15
Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Average Class Size: 19 Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 93%
Study Options: Evening courses, weekend courses,
summer courses, online courses, academic honor Student Profile
societies, study abroad program, program for working
adults, cooperative education program, ROTC Total Fall Enrollment: 5,201
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced Total Undergraduates: 3,727
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate, 88% Full-time
Postsecondary Enrollment Options 0% Men
100% Women
Intercollegiate Sports 14% 25 or older
Men: None 23% Students of color
Women: Basketball, cross country, hockey, soccer, 8% Out-of-state
softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, 3% International
volleyball 40% Live on campus

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Private College Council

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Public Four-Year University

St. Cloud State University

720 4th Avenue South Tel: (320) 308-2244 or (877) 654-7278
St. Cloud, MN 56301 Fax: (320) 308-2243
Web: www.stcloudstate.edu
Admissions:
(320) 308-2244 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (320) 308-2047
E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile

Admission Selectivity: Traditional Total Applicants: 6,548
Accepted Applications: School (paper only), system
(paper, online) Total Accepted: 5,245
Application Fee: $20, fee waiver available
Application Deadline: Fall term: December 15 Total Who Enrolled: 2,403
(early admission), May 1 (regular, later if space
available); Spring term: October (preferred), Average GPA: 3.2
November 1 (later if space available)
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or % Submitting ACT: 88%
GED, transcripts (high school and college); applicants
to Honors Program must provide an essay and letters of Average Score: 21
recommendation; see requirements on application form
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT, ACT is % Submitting SAT: 3%
required for enrollment of traditional freshmen
Required Placement Tests: Placement tests are required Average Score: n/a
for students enrolling in some classes and programs

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees: $6,392 Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Room & Board: $6,016 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002377
Books & Supplies: $1,200 Deadline: As soon as possible after tax returns are
completed; priority deadline is Aprl 15.
Date Award Letters Are Sent: Rolling
Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 75%

Campus Profile Student Profile

Campus Setting: Urban Total Fall Enrollment: 16,921
Academic Calendar: Semesters Total Undergraduates: 15,157
Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1
Average Class Size: 27 80% Full-time
Study Options: Remedial courses, weekend courses, 47% Men
summer courses, online courses, academic honor 53% Women
societies, programs for working adults, cooperative 13% 25 or older
education program, ROTC 8% Students of color
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 13% Out-of-state
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level 6% International
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate, 22% Live on campus
Postsecondary Enrollment Options

Intercollegiate Sports

Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football,
golf, hockey, swimming & diving, tennis, track &
field, wrestling
Women: Basketball, cross country, golf gymnastics,
hockey, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming & diving,
tennis, track & field, volleyball

Affiliation: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

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Public Two-Year College

St. Cloud Technical College

1540 Northway Drive Tel: (320) 654-5000 or (800) 222-1009
St. Cloud, MN 56303 Fax: (320) 654-5981
Web: www.sctc.edu
Admissions:
(320) 308-5000 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (320) 308-5691
E-mail: [email protected]
Freshman Admission Requirements
Admission Selectivity: Open Freshman Profile
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online)
Application Fee: $20 Total Applicants: 3,688
Application Deadline: Varies by program
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Total Accepted: 3,688
GED, transcripts (high school and college);
interviews are required for some health care majors Total Who Enrolled: 2,351
Required Admission Tests: None
Required Placement Tests: Accuplacer, must be taken Financial Aid
at least two weeks prior to the start of any semester
Required Forms: FAFSA, school form
Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 005534
Tuition & Fees: $4,614 Deadline: None
Room & Board: Off-campus only Date Award Letters Are Sent: July
Books & Supplies: Varies by program Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 72%

Campus Profile Student Profile
Campus Setting: Urban
Academic Calendar: Semesters Total Fall Enrollment: 4,762
Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1 Total Undergraduates: 4,762
Average Class Size: 24
Study Options: Remedial courses, evening courses, 63% Full-time
summer courses, online courses, academic honor 50% Men
societies, cooperative education program 50% Women
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced 25% 25 or older
Placement, College Level Exam Program, 3% Students of color
Postsecondary Enrollment Options 3% Out-of-state
1% International
Intercollegiate Sports 0% Live on campus
Men: Baseball, basketball
Women: Basketball, softball, volleyball

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Private Four-Year College / University

Saint John's University

P.O. Box 7155 Tel: (320) 363-2011 or (800) 544-1489
Collegeville, MN 56321 Fax: (320) 363-2504
Web: www.csbsju.edu
Admissions:
(320) 363-2196 Financial Aid:
E-mail: [email protected] (320) 363-3664
E-mail: [email protected]

Freshman Admission Requirements Freshman Profile
Admission Selectivity: Selective
Accepted Applications: School (paper, online), Total Applicants: 1,557
common (paper, online)
Application Fee: None Total Accepted: 1,152
Application Deadline: Fall term: November 15
(early action I); December 15 (early action II); Total Who Enrolled: 461
January 15 (regular decision)
Additional Requirements: High school diploma or Average GPA: 3.58
GED, transcripts (high school and college), letters of
recommendation, application essay, minimum 3.0 GPA % Submitting ACT: 96%
Required Admission Tests: ACT or SAT
Required Placement Tests: None Average Score: 26

Estimated 2009-2010 Full-Year Cost % Submitting SAT: 13%
Tuition & Fees: $29,936
Room & Board: $7,714 Average Score: 1,146
Books & Supplies: $800
Financial Aid
Campus Profile
Campus Setting: Small town/rural Required Forms: FAFSA, school form, copies of
Academic Calendar: Semesters parent(s) and student's tax forms
Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Title IV (FAFSA) Code: 002379
Average Class Size: 20 Deadline: Priority deadline is March 15
Study Options: Academic honor societies, study Date Award Letters Are Sent: On a rolling basis
abroad program, ROTC beginning March 15
Accepts Credit for Prior Learning: Advanced Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 98%
Placement, College in the Schools, College Level
Exam Program, International Baccalaureate, Student Profile
Postsecondary Enrollment Options
Total Fall Enrollment: 2,063
Intercollegiate Sports Total Undergraduates: 1,938
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football,
golf, hockey, skiing, soccer, swimming & diving, 98% Full-time
tennis, track & field, wrestling 100% Men
Women: None
0% Women
1% 25 or older
6% Students of color
16% Out-of-state
6% International
79% Live on campus

Affiliation: Member of the Minnesota Private College Council

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