1101 Highway One East
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
United States
Certificates / Diplomas
Associate Degree
About
Whether you’re looking for a stepping stone to a four-year degree, hands-on training to jump-start your career, or something in between - you’ll find it at Northland Community & Technical College.
Northland is ranked top 10 in the nation for affordability and educational excellence, and our Liberal Arts program is ranked in the top 25 nationally. Northland also offers Z-Degree, a zero textbook cost degree. The same award-winning education but with one less obstacle by eliminating textbook costs.
At Northland, you can choose from 80+ program options offering you the focused attention and hands-on training industry wants along with the career-building opportunities you need to reach your potential in high-demand fields like aviation maintenance technology, geospatial intelligence analysis, unmanned aircraft systems technician, animal science, precision agriculture, automotive technology, architectural technology, carpentry, construction electricity, digital marketing, early childhood education, dietetic technician, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, pharmacy technology, physical therapist assistant, radiologic technology, respiratory therapist, surgical technology, IT cybersecurity, criminal justice, fire technology, electronics technology, manufacturing, welding technology and more!
Providing a winning tradition in the classroom and on the field, the Northland Pioneers are recognized as one of the top athletic programs in the MCAC. Northland competes in 7 sports, including baseball, basketball, clay target, wrestling, softball, and volleyball. #WeAreGo
Start your future close to home at one of the lowest tuitions in the state. Be in demand with a degree from Northland. Get started today at northlandcollege.edu.
Northland is ranked top 10 in the nation for affordability and educational excellence, and our Liberal Arts program is ranked in the top 25 nationally. Northland also offers Z-Degree, a zero textbook cost degree. The same award-winning education but with one less obstacle by eliminating textbook costs.
At Northland, you can choose from 80+ program options offering you the focused attention and hands-on training industry wants along with the career-building opportunities you need to reach your potential in high-demand fields like aviation maintenance technology, geospatial intelligence analysis, unmanned aircraft systems technician, animal science, precision agriculture, automotive technology, architectural technology, carpentry, construction electricity, digital marketing, early childhood education, dietetic technician, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, pharmacy technology, physical therapist assistant, radiologic technology, respiratory therapist, surgical technology, IT cybersecurity, criminal justice, fire technology, electronics technology, manufacturing, welding technology and more!
Providing a winning tradition in the classroom and on the field, the Northland Pioneers are recognized as one of the top athletic programs in the MCAC. Northland competes in 7 sports, including baseball, basketball, clay target, wrestling, softball, and volleyball. #WeAreGo
Start your future close to home at one of the lowest tuitions in the state. Be in demand with a degree from Northland. Get started today at northlandcollege.edu.
Cost
Living On-Campus
19,751
Living Off-Campus
19,750
Living with Family
19,750
Average Net Price
$11,952 / 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:
$9,657
$30,001-$48,000:
$9,906
$48,001-$75,000:
$12,352
$75,001-$110,000:
$15,365
Over $110,000:
$15,818
This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.
College Profile
Student/Faculty Ratio
18:1
Size of Student Body
2,716
Average Class Size
14
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Breakdown by Race
American Indian or Alaska Native:
2%
Black or African American:
8%
Hispanic:
5%
Asian:
2%
White:
79%
Two or more races:
3%
International Students:
1%
Unknown:
1%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger:
29%
20 to 24:
29%
25 to 34:
21%
35 to 44:
11%
45 and Older:
10%
Breakdown by Gender
Men:
42%
Women:
57%
New entering students who are transfers
42%
Student Success
Graduation Rate for Two-Year Programs
43%
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Completers within 3 years by race
Hispanic:
26%
White:
50%
Completers within 3 years by Gender
Men:
38%
Women:
49%
Retention Rate
56%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time:
65%
Part-time:
44%
Campus Settings
Financial Aid
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$3,172
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:
$1,702
Institutional grant aid:
$1,631
Federal grant aid:
$2,929
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000:
$6,596
$30,001-$48,000:
$5,534
$48,001-$75,000:
$4,880
$75,001-$110,000:
$2,243
Over $110,000:
$119
School Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid Contact
Cumulative Debt
This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.
Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
- Associate's Degree: $16,125
- Undergraduate Certificate: $9,875
Percent of Graduates With Loans
- Associate's Degree: 65%
- Undergraduate Certificate: 60%
Admission Information
- Common applications (online)
- System applications (online)
- School applications (online)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Transcripts
- Accepts dual credits
- Accepts exam-based credits
- Institution awards credits for military training
Application Timelines
Financial Aid Application Deadline
Varies. See website: http://nctcfoundation.com/foundation-scholarships
Open Admissions Deadline
5th day of semester. Some programs have an application deadline. See program websites for details.
Admissions Contact
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