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905 Grant Avenue SE
Bemidji, MN 56601-4907
United States

Certificates / Diplomas
Associate Degree
Northwest Technical College is one of 37 Minnesota State colleges and universities, serving the Bemidji region since 1965. NTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission; other program-specific accreditations include:
• Dental Assisting, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Nursing, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

MISSION
Northwest Technical College engages, supports, and prepares students for rewarding careers through innovative programs and hands-on learning.

VISION
Northwest Technical College will be a regional leader in providing accessible and innovative education to meet the evolving needs of our diverse students, communities, and workforce.

BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP
Our unique relationship with Bemidji State University gives NTC students access to an exciting variety of lakeside support services, facilities, events, organizations and activities on the BSU campus, just 10 minutes away. NTC students can live in BSU residence halls, eat in BSU’s on-campus dining facilities, access the student health center, library and campus recreation, and attend BSU Beavers athletic events at student rates. Additional student fees may apply.

QUICK FACTS
• Enrollment: approximately 1,000 students in on-campus, online and blended courses.
• NTC students come from Minnesota and 15 other states. Approximately 75% enrolled part-time and 25% full-time
• Degrees: 33 certificates, 16 diplomas, 19 Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees and 5 Associate of Science (AS) degrees

SCHOLARSHIPS
The NTC Foundation annually awards more than $50,000 in scholarships.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Northwest Technical College is located in Bemidji, where there are a variety of outdoor activities. Within a 25-mile radius of Bemidji there are over 400 fishing lakes and hundreds of acres of forests, making Bemidji a year-round destination for fishing and hunting. There are also many parks, trails and must-see destinations.
The following information should help you understand the cost of attending college. Keep in mind that most students receive a financial aid package (grants and scholarships) which lowers their out-of-pocket cost. This is reflected on the net price information, if available.
Living On-Campus
19,780
Living Off-Campus
19,780
Living with Family
12,820
The amounts above pertain to first-time full-time undergraduate students and include tuition and fees, housing and meals, transportation, and personal expenses. Use these estimated amounts as a reference for building your annual budget for attending this institution.
Average Net Price $12,540 / year

This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.

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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000: $9,037
$30,001-$48,000: $12,520
$48,001-$75,000: $14,610
$75,001-$110,000: $15,501
Over $110,000: $17,032

This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.

Student/Faculty Ratio
15:1
Size of Student Body
793
Average Class Size
14
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Breakdown by Race
American Indian or Alaska Native: 6%
Black or African American: 4%
Hispanic: 3%
White: 79%
Two or more races: 5%
Unknown: 2%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger: 32%
20 to 24: 23%
25 to 34: 24%
35 to 44: 15%
45 and Older: 6%
Breakdown by Gender
Men: 33%
Women: 67%
New entering students who are transfers
51%

Graduation Rate for Two-Year Programs
45%
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Completers within 3 years by race
White: 52%
Completers within 3 years by Gender
Men: 55%
Women: 30%
Retention Rate
64%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time: 58%
Part-time: 34%
Small town/rural
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$3,609

The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.

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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid: $2,179
Institutional grant aid: $1,000
Federal grant aid: $2,694
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000: $5,917
$30,001-$48,000: $7,535
$48,001-$75,000: $4,817
$75,001-$110,000: $1,469
Over $110,000: $714
School Scholarships
Yes
Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) School Code:
005759
Financial Aid Contact

This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.

Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
  • Associate's Degree: $16,761
  • Undergraduate Certificate: $12,097
Percent of Graduates With Loans
  • Associate's Degree: 78%
  • Undergraduate Certificate: 59%

Application Fee
$20
  • System applications (online)
  • System applications (paper)
  • School applications (online)
  • School applications (paper)
  • TEAS by ATI for Nursing Program
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Transcripts
  • Accepts dual credits
  • Accepts exam-based credits
  • Institution awards credits for military training
Application Timelines

Rolling Admissions Deadline

Rolling

Financial Aid Application Deadline

NTC Foundation Scholarship Deadline 05/31 each year

Open Admissions Deadline

Rolling

Admissions Contact
The data displayed below comes from the Graduate Employment Outcomes tool and only reports on graduates employed in Minnesota. This section shows employment data for graduate class of 2017, including percent of graduates with full-time employment in the 3rd year after college graduation and the median annual wages by award level, according to the Minnesota unemployment insurance records. Data does not include federal employees, self-employed (e.g. professional freelancers, artists, developers, designers, business owners), military, or individuals who moved out of state for a job. The list below may be incomplete and limited to some majors. Additionally, data has been suppressed when it refers to 10 or less students.Jump to:
Certificates / Diplomas
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Construction Trades, General 61% $50,253
Health professions and related programs 35% $43,963
Associate Degree
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 48% $67,344
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 47% $72,853
This profile features institution-wide data. Be aware that some categories may not be showing and that data is suppressed when reporting is for 10 or less students. Most data and terminology is sourced from IPEDS. To learn more about each section, please refer to Data Sources.