Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Fergus Falls, MN · Public two-year · Rural: Fringe
5,414undergraduates
$9,646average net price per year
46%finish in 3 years
65%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
57 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (237 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (15)
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist Associate (3 awarded)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Associate (4 awarded)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant Associate (3 awarded)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate (18 awarded)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Associate (5 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Associate (1 awarded)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate (1-2 years) (57 awarded)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Certificate (1-2 years) (16 awarded)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary Associate (10 awarded)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Certificate (1-2 years) (8 awarded)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Certificate (1-2 years) (9 awarded), Associate (22 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (55 awarded)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist Associate (14 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (8)
- Accounting Associate (19 awarded)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Certificate (1-2 years) (16 awarded)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (1 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (28 awarded)
- Construction Management, General Associate (5 awarded)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (19 awarded)
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (46 awarded)
Construction trades (3)
- Electrician Certificate (2-4 years) (54 awarded)
- Lineworker Certificate (1-2 years) (54 awarded), Associate (28 awarded)
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (5)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate (5 awarded), Certificate (2-4 years) (12 awarded)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate (16 awarded), Certificate (2-4 years) (4 awarded)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (32 awarded)
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician Associate (1 awarded)
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician Certificate (2-4 years) (2 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (3)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Certificate (under 1 year) (23 awarded)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General Certificate (1-2 years) (18 awarded)
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (5)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General Associate (3 awarded)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (11 awarded)
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration Associate (2 awarded)
- Information Technology Associate (9 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Corrections Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Associate (15 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (1)
- American Sign Language (ASL) Certificate (under 1 year) (15 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (3)
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Associate (1 awarded)
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD Associate (6 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (3)
- Art/Art Studies, General Associate (1 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Associate (1 awarded)
- Graphic Design Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Certificate (2-4 years) (9 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Pre-Engineering Associate (11 awarded)
Education (2)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Associate (4 awarded)
- Teacher Assistant/Aide Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Associate (5 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (1)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal Associate (5 awarded)
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences (1)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- International/Globalization Studies Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Studies Associate (1 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $5,900
- Housing and food on campus
- $8,400
- Books and supplies
- $1,960
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,500
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $19,760
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $19,760
- Total cost living at home
- $11,360
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $7,717 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $8,023 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $10,345 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $13,867 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,339 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 82%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 52%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $5,553
- Got a grant from the college
- 6%
- Average grant from the college
- $1,779
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 25%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 44%
- Average amount borrowed
- $5,715
Graduation
- Finished in 2 years
- 34%
- Finished in 3 years
- 46%
- Finished in 4 years
- 42%
- Transferred to another college
- 44%
- Came back for year two
- 65%
| Pell grant students | 38% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 53% |
| Neither | 52% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 218 | 43% |
| Men | 323 | 49% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 | 33% (small group) |
| Asian | 10 | 30% (small group) |
| Black | 39 | 13% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 30% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% (small group) |
| White | 425 | 52% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 21% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 8 | 63% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 844 | 48% | 19% |
| Started here, part-time | 447 | 22% | 23% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 490 | 51% | 24% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 395 | 34% | 31% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 5,414
- Undergraduates
- 5,414
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,907
- Part-time undergraduates
- 3,507
- Students per faculty member
- 21 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 19%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 29%
| Women | 62% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 76% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
| Race unknown | 3% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Rural: Fringe
- Address
- 1414 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537-1000
- County
- Otter Tail County
- Part of
- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
- Type
- Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- Highest degree
- Associates
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NJCAA
- Offers
- Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.