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School Highlights
Pine Technical & Community College serves 1,724 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 31%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 1,724 students
- In-state tuition: $4,065
- Out-state tuition: $7,741
- Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 20%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pine Technical & Community College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
84 staff
153 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pine Technical & Community College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Pine Technical & Community College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,724 students
2,500 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
393 students
1,076 students
# Part-Time Students
1,331 students
1,424 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
798 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
393 students
1,058 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
52 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,331 students
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
7%
9%
% White
80%
69%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.50
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
32%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.97%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,100
$36,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,065 is less than the state average of $6,223. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,741 is more than the state average of $6,839. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,065
$6,223
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,741
$6,839
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,379
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$6,747
Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Pine Technical College, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is located 60 miles north of the Twin Cities in Pine City, Minnesota and awards certificates, diplomas and two-year degrees. Notable programs include gunsmithing, practical nursing, automotive technology, computerized network control/machining (CNC), business administration, early childhood development, American sign Language, and computer science.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pine Technical & Community College cost?
Pine Technical & Community College's tuition is approximately $4,065 for In-State students and $7,741 for Out-State students.
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