2008-2009 Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Go Places

Go Places. Minnesota State Colleges & Universities 2008-2009

www.mnscu.edu

This document is made available electronically by the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library as part of an ongoing digital archiving project. http://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/lrl.asp Starting your college search

It’s never too soon to begin planning for your college education. Start with this Go Places guidebook, a great source of information about how to select a college and apply for admission.

It takes time to ﬁnd a college or university where you will feel comfortable and personally challenged to discover what you really enjoy doing. Fortunately, a wide variety of resources and people are ready to help you.

Your school career center and counselors are a good source of information about various types of colleges, what they offer, how much they cost and how to apply for ﬁnancial aid to help pay for college.

To learn about the 32 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, read this guidebook and then contact a campus directly or ﬁnd out more online at www.mnscu.edu.

Which type of college is right for you? The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities offer many options. You can stay close to home or explore a new area of the state. Some campuses are small, some have thousands of students, and all have excellent teachers and programs.

n State universities offer hundreds of programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s and advanced degrees. See Pages 10-11 and 33-41.

n State technical colleges, community colleges and combined community and technical colleges offer hundreds of one-year and two-year programs. You can earn a certiﬁcate, diploma or degree in a career area. Or you can earn an associate degree and then transfer to a four-year university to ﬁnish a bachelor’s degree.e. See Pages 8-9 and 13-31.

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These are the 32 public colleges and universities that offer more than 3,500 programs Map of campus locations ...... 2 on 53 campuses across Minnesota and online at an affordable cost. The Minnesota Directory of colleges and universities ...... 2, 3 State Colleges and Universities system includes all of the state’s public colleges and Find the campus that’s right for you ...... 4 universities except the University of Minnesota, which is a separate system. College cost comparison...... 5 See how ﬁnancial aid could work for you ...... 6 More than 242,000 students are enrolled in credit courses in the Minnesota State 2-year state colleges ...... 8, 13

Colleges and Universities, and nearly 90 percent of graduates get jobs related to their Transferring ...... 9 What are the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities? field of study. 4-year state universities ...... 10, 33 Learning through study abroad ...... 12 Online education ...... 32 Helpful Web sites ...... 42

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and Universities locations Bemidji State University...... P. 35 Bemidji www.bemidjistate.edu 1-877-BEMIDJI (236-4354) NE-Rainy River Community College Metropolitan State University...... P. 36 International Falls Northland Community St. Paul, Minneapolis & Technical College www.metrostate.edu Thief River Falls (651) 793-1300 Northland Community NE-Vermilion & Technical College Community College NE-Mesabi Range Ely East Grand Forks Bemidji State Community & Technical College Minnesota State University, University Virginia Mankato ...... P. 37 NE-Hibbing Mankato Northwest NE-Mesabi Range Community College Community & www.mnsu.edu Technical College Hibbing Bemidji Technical College Eveleth 1-800-722-0544 Minnesota State NE-Itasca University Minnesota State Community College Moorhead Community & Grand Rapids Minnesota State University Technical College Lake Superior College Detroit Lakes Moorhead ...... P. 38 Duluth Minnesota Fond du Lac Tribal & Minnesota State Universities Moorhead State Minnesota State Community College Minnesota State Colleges Community Community & Cloquet www.go.mnstate.edu & Technical Technical College 1-800-593-7246 College Wadena Moorhead Central Central Lakes College METRO AREA St. Cloud State University ...... P. 39 Minnesota Lakes Brainerd State Community College St. Cloud Staples Anoka-Ramsey & Technical College Pine Technical College www.stcloudstate.edu Fergus Falls Anoka Community College Pine City Technical Coon Rapids 1-877-654-7278

Alexandria Technical College College Anoka Century St. Cloud Anoka-Ramsey College Southwest Minnesota Alexandria Hennepin North Hennepin Technical College Community Community College White Bear Lake College Technical State University...... P. 40 St. Cloud State University Brooklyn Park Cambridge College Marshall St. Cloud Brooklyn Park Metropolitan State University www.southwestmsu.edu Ridgewater Minneapolis Minneapolis College Metropolitan Community & State University 1-800-642-0684 Willmar Ridgewater Technical College www.mnscu.edu St. Paul Minnesota West College Community Minneapolis Saint Paul | Hutchinson Hennepin Winona State University...... P. 41 & Technical Minnesota West College Inver Hills Technical St. Paul College Community & Minneapolis St. Paul College Community Winona Canby Normandale College Technical College Eden Prairie Community www.winona.edu Granite Falls Inver Grove College Heights 1-800-DIAL-WSU (342-5978) Southwest Minnesota Minnesota State Bloomington State University South College–Southeast Marshall Dakota County Central College Technical Technical College Minnesota West North Mankato Red Wing Rosemount Community & Minnesota State Minnesota South State College– The University of Minnesota is not part of the Technical College University, Mankato Central College Pipestone Mankato Southeast Technical Faribault Winona Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Minnesota West Rochester Community Winona system. For U of M admissions information,

Map of campus locations Minnesota West Community & & Technical College State Technical College contact (612) 625-2008 or www.umn.edu. Community & University | Riverland Rochester Technical Jackson Community Riverland College College Community College Worthington Albert Lea Austin 06/08 2

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Alexandria Technical College ...... P. 18 Inver Hills Community College ...... P. 22 NE - Hibbing Community College* ..P. 26 Pine Technical College ...... P. 28 Alexandria Inver Grove Heights Hibbing Pine City www.alextech.edu www.inverhills.edu www.hibbing.edu www.pinetech.edu 1-888-234-1222 (651) 450-8500 1-800-224-4422 1-800-521-7463

Anoka-Ramsey Lake Superior College ...... P. 22 NE - Itasca Community College* ...... P. 26 Ridgewater College...... P. 29 Community College ...... P. 18 Duluth Grand Rapids Hutchinson, Willmar Cambridge, Coon Rapids www.lsc.edu www.itascacc.edu www.ridgewater.edu www.anokaramsey.edu 1-800-432-2884 1-800-996-6422 1-800-722-1151 (763) 433-1100 Minneapolis Community NE - Mesabi Range Community Riverland Community College ...... P. 29 Anoka Technical College ...... P. 19 & Technical College ...... P. 23 & Technical College* ...... P. 26 Albert Lea, Austin Anoka Minneapolis Eveleth, Virginia www.riverland.edu www.anokatech.edu www.minneapolis.edu www.mesabirange.edu 1-800-247-5039 (763) 576-4850 1-800-247-0911 1-800-657-3860 Rochester Community Central Lakes College ...... P. 19 Minnesota State College NE - Rainy River & Technical College ...... P. 30 Brainerd, Staples Southeast Technical ...... P. 23 Community College* ...... P. 27 Rochester www.clcmn.edu Red Wing, Winona International Falls www.rctc.edu 1-800-933-0346 www.southeastmn.edu www.rrcc.mnscu.edu 1-800-247-1296 1-877-853-8324 1-800-456-3996 Century College ...... P. 20 St. Cloud Technical College ...... P. 30 Directory of colleges and universities White Bear Lake Minnesota State Community NE - Vermilion St. Cloud www.century.edu & Technical College ...... P. 24 Community College* ...... P. 27 www.sctc.edu 1-800-228-1978 Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, Wadena Ely 1-800-222-1009 www.minnesota.edu www.vcc.edu Dakota County Technical College ....P. 20 1-888-MY-MSCTC (696-7282) 1-800-657-3608 Saint Paul College ...... P. 31 Rosemount St. Paul www.dctc.edu Minnesota West Community Northland Community www.saintpaul.edu 1-877-937-3282 & Technical College ...... P. 24 & Technical College ...... P. 27 1-800-227-6029 Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, East Grand Forks, Thief River Falls Fond du Lac Tribal Worthington www.northlandcollege.edu South Central College ...... P. 31 & Community College ...... P. 21 www.mnwest.edu 1-800-959-NCTC (6282) Faribault, North Mankato Cloquet 1-800-658-2330 explore.southcentral.edu www.fdltcc.edu Northwest Technical College** ...... P. 28 1-800-722-9359

1-800-657-3712 Normandale Community College .....P. 25 Bemidji |

Bloomington www.ntcmn.edu www.mnscu.edu Hennepin Technical College ...... P. 21 www.normandale.edu 1-800-942-8324 Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie 1-866-880-8740 www.hennepintech.edu *NE stands for Northeast Higher Education District, a 1-800-345-4655 North Hennepin consortium of five state colleges: Hibbing, Itasca, Mesabi Range, Rainy River and Vermilion. Community College ...... P. 25 Brooklyn Park **Northwest Technical College is aligned with Bemidji State University.

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Tips for successful campus visits Earn college credits in high school n Call to make an appointment to tour the campus or join High school juniors and seniors can receive both high school a regularly scheduled tour. and college credit for college-level courses completed through n Make a list of questions to take with you. the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program, also known as n Ask about academic programs, student activities, special PSEO. You may take courses on a campus, or where available, support services, tuition and other costs. at your high school at no cost to you as long as you also earn n Check out the library, cafeterias and bookstore. high school credit. n Ask to see a dorm room if you want to live on campus. If there is no campus housing, ask about off-campus options. To learn more and find out if you are eligible, ask your high school counselor or the admissions office at the Congratulations on your visit! It’s an important step college or university you want to attend. Or go to toward choosing a campus that’s right for you. www.mnscu.edu/students/specialprograms/pseo.html.

High school juniors must be in the upper one-third of their class Tips for parents and mentors or score at or above the 70th percentile on a test such as the n Talk about college with your student and why it’s smart ACT or SAT. Seniors must be in the upper one-half of their to continue education after high school. class or score at or above the 50th percentile on the ACT or

n Ask what’s important to your student in choosing a college SAT. Colleges and universities may admit students based on or university and what careers seem interesting. other documentation of ability to perform college-level work. n Encourage your student to look at campus Web sites and The college or university makes the final determination on a to request information. student’s readiness. n Attend college fairs together and ask college representatives www.mnscu.edu about their campuses. They are eager to meet you. Also, some high schools offer Advanced Placement or |

n Help schedule campus visits. Go when classes are in session, International Baccalaureate classes. By taking these courses, if possible, so you can meet students and faculty and see you can get a head typical campus life. start on doing college- n Ask about student services and other ways the campus level work. If you are supports student success. successful, you might be n Find out about scholarships and financial aid to help reduce able to skip introductory costs. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or courses in those subjects FAFSA form, as soon as possible after Jan. 1 in 12th grade. when you get to college. See www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Have fun together! You’ll be a great coach. Find the campus that’s right for you

8060275_01-12.indd 4 8/6/08 2:21:51 PM College cost comparison Comparing average costs Annual tuition and fees, 2008-2009 Minnesota State Colleges (2-year) Minnesota State Universities (4-year) 2-year

$4,506 ...... Alexandria Technical College $6,756 ...... Bemidji State University $4,565 Minnesota State Colleges $4,100 ...... Anoka-Ramsey Community College $5,473 ...... Metropolitan State University $4,669 ...... Anoka Technical College $5,971 ...... Minnesota State University, Mankato $4,540 ...... Central Lakes College $5,764 ...... Minnesota State University Moorhead $16,921 Private trade schools $4,565 ...... Century College $5,905 ...... St. Cloud State University $4,909 ...... Dakota County Technical College $6,412 ...... Southwest Minnesota State University $4,440 ...... Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College $6,301 ...... Winona State University $4,265 ...... Hennepin Technical College 4-year $4,655 ...... Inver Hills Community College $4,254 ...... Lake Superior College University of Minnesota (4-year) $6,083 Minnesota State Universities $4,532 ...... Minneapolis Community & Technical College $4,584 ...... Minnesota State College – Southeast Technical $10,006 ..... University of Minnesota, Morris $4,730 ...... Minnesota State Community $10,279 ..... University of Minnesota, Duluth $10,308 University of Minnesota & Technical College $10,638 ..... University of Minnesota, Twin Cities $4,807 ...... Minnesota West Community & Technical College $28,137 Private colleges and universities $4,607 ...... Normandale Community College Private colleges and universities $4,623 ...... North Hennepin Community College (4-year) $4,481 ...... NE-Hibbing Community College $4,489 ...... NE-Itasca Community College $18,710 ...... Bethany Lutheran College $4,481 ...... NE-Mesabi Range Community $24,120 ...... Concordia College (Moorhead) & Technical College $24,150 ...... Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Tuition at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is

$4,517 ...... NE-Rainy River Community College $24,900 ...... Concordia University (St. Paul) lower than tuition at many other colleges, universities Comparing average costs $4,511 ...... NE-Vermilion Community College $25,860 ...... Bethel University and trade schools because the state of Minnesota pays $4,893 ...... Northland Community & Technical College $26,103 ...... Augsburg College $4,808 ...... Northwest Technical College $26,490 ...... College of St. Scholastica a portion of the cost of your education. $4,341 ...... Pine Technical College $27,414 ...... College of St. Catherine $4,606 ...... Ridgewater College $27,822 ...... University of St. Thomas Your share, the state’s share For every $1 you pay in tuition $4,701 ...... Riverland Community College $28,181 ...... Hamline University at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, the state of $4,820 ...... Rochester Community & Technical College $28,400 ...... Minneapolis College of Art & Design $4,614 ...... St. Cloud Technical College $28,668 ...... College of Saint Benedict Minnesota pays $1.05 to support your education. $4,399 ...... Saint Paul College $28,668 ...... Saint John’s University $4,515 ...... South Central College $29,990 ...... Gustavus Adolphus College Room and board costs The cost for a double room and board $34,300 ...... St. Olaf College | w.nc.d | www.mnscu.edu | $36,504 ...... Macalester College at a state university averages $5,923 for one year. Some two-year Private trade schools (2-year) $38,046 ...... Carleton College colleges also have housing on campus or nearby, and many others can help you find housing in the area. The costs of these $9,550 - $17,450* ...... Aveda Institute options will vary. $10,350 - $16,050* ...... University of Phoenix, Minneapolis The costs for Minnesota State Colleges and Universitieses are $17,650 ...... Minnesota School of Business/ for average full-time tuition and fees per year for Minnesotanesota Globe College residents. The costs do not include room and board foror aanyn y $15,000 - $16,500* ..... Dunwoody Institute institution listed. Some colleges and universities chargege $16,956...... Brown College additional fees. Fees vary depending on program. For *Costs vary by program. exact tuition and fees, contact the admissions office at the college or university that interests you. 5

8060275_01-12.indd 5 8/6/08 2:22:17 PM See how financial aid could work for you

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid after Jan. 1 of your senior year. You can complete the form online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or pick up the form at your school counselor’s office. For help in completing the form, go to your high school counselor or the financial aid office at the college or university you plan to attend.

Four kinds of ﬁ nancial aid Other ways to save Many students rely on a combination of these types of financial Reduced out-of-state tuition aid to help them pay for college. Students from other states don’t always have to pay higher tuition if they want to attend the Minnesota State Colleges 1. Scholarships and Universities. If you live in Wisconsin, North Dakota, South

Scholarships are a great source of aid and you do not need to Dakota or Manitoba, Canada, you’re eligible for tuition rates pay them back. Many scholarships are available for students similar to those paid by Minnesota residents. And 23 of the with special interests and backgrounds. Talk to your guidance state colleges and universities allow students from other states counselor about what kind of scholarships you can get. to pay the lower in-state rates, so ask the college or university about its tuition charges. www.mnscu.edu 2. Grants | You may be able to receive federal and state grants of $400 Tax credits to about $6,000 per year. You do not need to pay these back. Some college students also benefit from two federal tax credit programs, the Hope Scholarship and the Lifetime Learning tax 3. Work study credit. These may apply to you or your family, depending on Work-study programs give you the opportunity to work your financial circumstances. on campus or with approved off-campus employers to earn money to pay for college. Work-study jobs are often Veterans very flexible, allowing you to work around your class and Veterans are welcomed at the state colleges and universities. personal schedules. If you’ve served in the armed forces, you might be eligible for help with paying for college. Stop by one of the on-campus veterans 4. Student loans centers for information, support and assistance. Also, check with You also may be eligible for student loans, which must be the campus financial aid office about benefits from the new

See how financial aid could work for you paid back. Student loans usually have a lower interest rate Minnesota GI Bill. Or go to www.MyMilitaryEducation.org.

| than other kinds of loans.

8060275_01-12.indd 6 8/6/08 2:22:22 PM Scenario 1 (state college) Scenario 2 (state university) Scenario 3 (state university) Robert’s costs for one year Kia’s costs for one year Ryan’s costs for one year Robert is a freshman at a two-year college in the Twin Cities. He Kia is a freshman at a state university. She has a brother in high Ryan is a freshman at a state university. He has a brother has a sister in college, and his single mother owns a home but school, and her single mother has no significant savings. Her in college and his parents own a home but have no other has no other significant savings. His family’s income: $45,000. family’s income: $30,000. significant savings. His family’s income: $60,000. See how financial aid could work for you

College costs for one year College costs for one year College costs for one year 2008-2009 tuition: ...... $4,080 2008-2009 tuition: ...... $5,561 2008-2009 tuition: ...... $5,561 Fees: ...... $485 Fees: ...... $522 Fees: ...... $522 Estimated room and board: * ...... $8,820 Estimated room and board:* ...... $5,770 Estimated room and board:* ...... $5,770 Estimated living expenses: ** ...... $5,623 Estimated living expenses:** ...... $4,147 Estimated living expenses:** ...... $4,147 Cost of attendance: ...... $19,008 Cost of attendance: ...... $16,000 Cost of attendance: ...... $16,000

Robert’s fi nancial aid Kia’s fi nancial aid Ryan’s fi nancial aid Federal grants (do not need to be paid back): ...... $3,481 Federal grants (do not need to be paid back): ...... $5,731 Federal grants (do not need to be paid back): ...... $1,481 Minnesota grant (does not need to be paid back): ...... $1,160 Minnesota grant (does not need to be paid back): ...... $1,961 Minnesota grant (does not need to be paid back): ...... $2,045 Work study earnings: ...... $6,000 Work study earnings: ...... $3,000 Work study earnings: ...... $3,000

Student loan (to be paid back after graduation): *** ....$5,500 Student loan (to be paid back after graduation):*** .....$5,308 Student loan (to be paid back after graduation):*** .....$9,474 |

Total financial aid: ...... $16,141 Total financial aid: ...... $16,000 Total financial aid: ...... $16,000 www.mnscu.edu

Cost to Robert’s family: $2,867 Cost to Kia’s family: $0 Cost to Ryan’s family: $0

* Estimated cost reflects apartment rental rate and food in the Twin Cities. * Estimated cost of campus dormitory and food service. * Estimated cost of campus dormitory and food service. Actual costs could be much less for students living with parents, sharing an ** Estimated expenses including transportation, books, clothing and social ** Estimated expenses including transportation, books, clothing and social apartment or living outside the metro area. activities. activities. ** Estimated expenses including transportation, books, clothing and social *** Could include a combination of government and private loans. *** Could include a combination of government and private loans. |

activities. *** Could include a combination of government and private loans. 7

8060275_01-12.indd 7 8/6/08 2:22:40 PM 2-year state colleges

Two-year colleges provide lots of choices and a great value. You can start college close to home and plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after two years, or you can complete a one- or two-year career program quickly and start work.

You can save some money, too, since costs are less at a public two-year college. If you live at home, you can save even more.

You can participate in a variety of campus organizations and activities, sports and recreation, and many other opportunities, depending on the two-year college you choose.

Admission requirements The two-year state community and technical colleges have an open admissions policy. This means:

n You can enroll if you have a high school diploma or a GED. Even without those, you may be admitted if you demonstrate

potential for success in college. n You dondon’t t have to take a standardized test to be admitted, and your high scyour scschoolc grades and class rank are not considered. n Once yyyou ou are admitted,add you will take a placement test. That willillll ttell elll l yyyou ou iff yoyyouo oou neednee to take remedial or developmental courses,courses whiwhichhihich h wwwwill ililll nonnot count toward a degree, before you | www.mnscu.edu

can take college-levelcollegee-leve eel courses. Many students only need one developmentalded evvelo op p course, often in math or English. IfI f youu have taken a “college prep” curriculum ini n hihigh ggh school, you’re more likely to do well ono ththeh e test. 2-year state colleges

8060275_01-12.indd 8 8/6/08 2:22:57 PM Plan ahead to make transferring easy College students often decide to transfer from one institution to another while completing a degree, and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities work together to make transferring easier. All 32 state colleges and universities are accredited and offer the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, a package of general education courses accepted for transfer to the other state colleges and universities.

Plan ahead if you think you might want to transfer someday, and let your college advisor know. Some programs and courses are not designed for transfer, so be sure to ask before you register for classes.

MnTransfer is a Web service that enables students and advisors to obtain official, consistent and accurate transfer information. Each campus has transfer specialists who can answer questions, help you with course 2-year state colleges / transfer information transfer / colleges state 2-year selection and plan your future with you. Ask for the transfer specialist when you call or visit the admissions office. The transfer specialists’

names, along with other helpful information on transferring, can be found at www.mntransfer.org.

TRIO services help students succeed To help students do well in college, many campuses offer TRIO programs, which serve first-generation college students – students from families in which neither parent attended college – among others. These programs help students overcome obstacles that could prevent them from successfully completing their programs. Also, many colleges and universities have other services to help you if you do not qualify for TRIO programs.

Services for students with disabilities | www.mnscu.edu | The state colleges and universities all have accessible buildings for students with disabilities. And they provide accommodations to help students who have documented physical and learning disabilities. Just ask the disability coordinator at the college or university you’re interested in

attending, and learn more at www.mnscu.edu/students/disabilities.html.

8060275_01-12.indd 9 8/8/08 7:51:08 PM 4-year state universities

You can start your education at one of the seven state universities or transfer to a state university from other colleges and universities to complete a bachelor’s degree. The state universities offer hundreds of academic programs. As a student, you can explore a wide range of activities, sports and recreation and develop your interests and leadership potential through student organizations.

Admission requirements The seven state universities generally will accept you as a new first-year student if you can answer “yes” to at least one of these questions:

n Did you graduate in the top half of your high school graduating class? n Did you score 21 or higher on the ACT standardized test? n Did you receive a combined score of 1,000 or higher on the SAT standardized test?

To be admitted, some of the state universities may ask you to meet slightly different requirements. Check with the university admissions office for details. And even if you don’t meet the minimum requirements, you may be considered for admission under special provisions. | www.mnscu.edu

When should you apply? Apply early in 12th grade for the best chance at being admitted. Some universities and programs do not have room for all qualified applicants.

4-year state universities

8060275_01-12.indd 10 8/8/08 7:56:33 PM What courses do I need to take in high school? For admission to a state university, you should have completed these courses in high school:

n Four years of English, including composition, literature and speech n Three years of math, including two years of algebra, one of which is intermediate or advanced algebra, and one year of geometry n Three years of science, including one year each of a biological and a physical science, all with significant laboratory experience n Three years of social studies, including one year each of geography and U.S. history n Two years of a single world language, including non-English native languages and American Sign Language n One year of arts (visual arts and the performing arts of theater, music, dance and media arts)

Graduate programs The state universities offer graduate programs leading to master’s degrees, other advanced degrees including some doctorate degrees, and specialized certificates. Students can call the office of graduate studies or 4-year state universities the admissions office for information and a graduate program application.

Minors, special options and preprofessional programs The state universities offer many ways to pursue interests beyond your major through a minor, emphasis, option or a preprofessional program in addition to programs listed on Pages 33 and 34. Check with university

| admissions offices for details. www.mnscu.edu

Preprofessional programs help students prepare for advanced study in areas such as agriculture, architecture, dentistry, engineering, law, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy and veterinary medicine.

8060275_01-12.indd 11 8/6/08 2:24:51 PM Learning through study abroad

Do you want to study and meet people in another country? The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities have exciting study-abroad programs in Europe, Asia, Africa and other parts of the world.

You can spend a full semester or take shorter study trips. Service learning programs such as helping with a community project or working with young people in their school also are available. You may be able to live in an English castle, visit ancient monuments, become friends with people in remote villages and participate in wildlife management in Africa.

Ask for more information about study-abroad opportunities from the state college and university admissions offices.

Students on a faculty-led trip to Africa studied the culture and ecology aroundound LakLakeakee Victoria, which spans the borders of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The studentsdents also cleaned and painted a hospital and enjoyed opportunities during theirr travels to photograph wildlife and meet local residents.

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ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION 2-year state colleges Building Inspection • • Building/Property Maintenance • • • • Cabinetmaking & Finishing Trades • • • • • • • Carpentry & Building Trades • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Concrete/Masonry/Bricklaying • • • Construction Management • • • • • • Electric Utility Technology • • • Electrical Lineworker • • •

Electrician & Electrical Maintenance • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • | w.nc.d | www.mnscu.edu | Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration • • • • • • • • • • • • • Heavy Equipment Operation • Interior Design • • • • Ironworker • Plumbing/Pipeﬁtting • • • • • • • • Power Generation & Distribution •

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Accounting • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Administrative Assistant & Support • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Business Administration & Management • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cosmetology, Manicurist & Barbering • • • • • • • • • • 13

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college programs

Some programs are online only. Not all of

the system’s 3,500 programs are listed here.

To find more, go to www.mnscu.edu.

Business & Management, continued Alexandria Cambridge Anoka-Ramsey, Brainerd Central Lakes, Staples Central Lakes, Pine City Pine, Technical Cloud St. Coon Rapids Anoka-Ramsey, Anoka Anoka Technical, White Bear Lake Century, Rosemount County, Dakota Brooklyn Park Hennepin, Eden Prairie Hennepin, Inver Grove Heights Inver Hills, Minneapolis Bloomington Normandale, Brooklyn Park North Hennepin, Saint Paul Cloquet du Lac, Fond Duluth Superior, Lake NE - Hibbing Grand Rapids NE - Itasca, Eveleth NE - Mesabi Range, Virginia NE - Mesabi Range, Int’l Falls NE - Rainy River, NE - Ely Vermilion, Detroit Lakes MN State CTC, Falls Fergus MN State CTC, Moorhead MN State CTC, Wadena MN State CTC, East Grand Forks Northland, River Falls Thief Northland, Bemidji Northwest, Red Wing MSC-SE Technical, Winona MSC-SE Technical, Albert Riverland, Lea Austin Riverland, Rochester Faribault South Central, North Mankato South Central, Minnesota West, Canby Granite Falls West, Minnesota Minnesota West, Jackson Minnesota West, Pipestone Worthington Minnesota West, Hutchinson Ridgewater, Willmar Ridgewater, MinnesotaOnline.org Customer Service/Call Center • • • • Entrepreneurship • • • • • • • Fashion Merchandising • • Finance • • • • • • • Hotel, Restaurant & Casino Operations • • • • Human Resources Management • • • • • • • • • •• • •• • Insurance • • International Business • • Marketing & Sales •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Quality Improvement • • • • • • • • • • • Real Estate/Property Management • • Restaurant & Food Services Management • • Small Business Management • • •• • • • •• •• • • •• • Sports Facility Management • • • Travel Planner/Tourism • • • •

EDUCATION Education -General • Educational Assistant/Paraeducator • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • •• • Special Education • Teaching - Early Childhood • • •• Teaching -Elementary • • Teaching -Music • Teaching -Physical Education • •

Teaching -Physical/Earth Science • Teaching -Urban Education • •

ENGINEERING & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES Biomedical Equipment Technology • • Communication System Installation/Repair • • • • Drafting - Architectural, Electrical & Mechanical • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• Engineering -Chemical • • Engineering - Civil & Surveying • • • • • • • • | www.mnscu.edu

Engineering - General •• • • • •• •• • Engineering Technology - Electronic •• • • • • • • • • • Fluid Power (Hydraulic/Pneumatics) • •• • Geographical Information Systems (GIS) • • • • Nanotechnology • • • • • • Nondestructive Testing • Robotics/Instrumentation Technology • • • • • Telecommunications/Wireless Technology • • •

2-year state colleges HEALTH

| Activity Director • Biomedical Technology/Clinical Research • • • • 14 Biotechnology/Biochemistry • • •

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college programs

Ely Some programs are online only. Not all of

the system’s 3,500 programs are listed here.

To find more, go to www.mnscu.edu.

Health, continued Alexandria Cambridge Anoka-Ramsey, Brainerd Central Lakes, Staples Central Lakes, Pine City Pine, Technical Cloud St. Coon Rapids Anoka-Ramsey, Anoka Anoka Technical, White Bear Lake Century, Rosemount County, Dakota Brooklyn Park Hennepin, Eden Prairie Hennepin, Inver Grove Heights Inver Hills, Minneapolis Bloomington Normandale, Brooklyn Park North Hennepin, Saint Paul Cloquet du Lac, Fond Duluth Superior, Lake NE - Hibbing Grand Rapids NE - Itasca, Eveleth NE - Mesabi Range, Virginia NE - Mesabi Range, Int’l Falls NE - Rainy River, NE - Vermilion, Detroit Lakes MN State CTC, Falls Fergus MN State CTC, Moorhead MN State CTC, Wadena MN State CTC, East Grand Forks Northland, River Falls Thief Northland, Bemidji Northwest, Red Wing MSC-SE Technical, Winona MSC-SE Technical, Albert Riverland, Lea Austin Riverland, Rochester Faribault South Central, North Mankato South Central, Minnesota West, Canby Granite Falls West, Minnesota Minnesota West, Jackson Minnesota West, Pipestone Worthington Minnesota West, Hutchinson Ridgewater, Willmar Ridgewater, MinnesotaOnline.org Cardiovascular Technology • • • • • Central Services Technician • Community Health Services • • • • Dental Assistant • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Dental Hygienist • • • • • • Dental Ofﬁce Support • • EMT - Basic or First Responder •• • • • •• • • •• • • EMT - Paramedic •• • • • •• •• Health Information Technology • • • • • • Health Services Administration •• • • • • Health Unit Coordinator • • ••• Health, Fitness & Sport Science •• • • • • • • • Hemodialysis • • Histotechnology • • Holistic Health & Healing • • • • Massage Therapy • • • • • • • • • • Medical Administrative Assistant • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Medical Assistant •• • • • • • • Medical Coding Specialist • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • Medical Technology/Clinical Lab Science • ••••• •• •• Medical Transcription • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Neurophysiology Technology • • Nursing •• •• • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • •• • • Nursing - Assistant/Home Health Aide •• •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • •• •

Nursing - Practical • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • 2-year state colleges Nutrition & Dietetic Technology • • Occupational Safety • • Occupational Therapy Assistant • • Orthotics & Prosthetics • Pharmacy Technology • ••• • Phlebotomy • • • • • • • • Physical Therapy Assistant • • • Polysomnography • • Radiologic Technology • •• •• •• ••• | www.mnscu.edu | Respiratory Therapy • • • Sonography • • Surgical Technology • • • • • •

HUMAN SERVICES Child Care/Development • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Community Support/Disabilities & Human Services • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • •• • Counseling -Chemical Dependency • • • • • Gerontology • Mental Health Services • Occupational Skills • • • • Translating & Interpreting • 15

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college programs

Some programs are online only. Not all of

the system’s 3,500 programs are listed here. Albert Lea

To find more, go to www.mnscu.edu.

Alexandria Cambridge Anoka-Ramsey, Brainerd Central Lakes, Staples Central Lakes, Pine City Pine, Technical Cloud St. Coon Rapids Anoka-Ramsey, Anoka Anoka Technical, White Bear Lake Century, Rosemount County, Dakota Brooklyn Park Hennepin, Eden Prairie Hennepin, Inver Grove Heights Inver Hills, Minneapolis Bloomington Normandale, Brooklyn Park North Hennepin, Saint Paul Cloquet du Lac, Fond Duluth Superior, Lake NE - Hibbing Grand Rapids NE - Itasca, Eveleth NE - Mesabi Range, Virginia NE - Mesabi Range, Int’l Falls NE - Rainy River, NE - Ely Vermilion, Detroit Lakes MN State CTC, Falls Fergus MN State CTC, Moorhead MN State CTC, Wadena MN State CTC, East Grand Forks Northland, River Falls Thief Northland, Bemidji Northwest, Red Wing MSC-SE Technical, Winona MSC-SE Technical, Riverland, Austin Riverland, Rochester Faribault South Central, North Mankato South Central, Minnesota West, Canby Granite Falls West, Minnesota Minnesota West, Jackson Minnesota West, Pipestone Worthington Minnesota West, Hutchinson Ridgewater, Willmar Ridgewater, MinnesotaOnline.org

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Computer Engineering Technology • • • Computer Networking •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • •• • Computer Programming •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Computer Science & Information Systems •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Computer Security & Forensics/IT Auditing •• • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • Computer Software Applications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Computer Technology & Support Services •• • •• • •• • • • •• • • • •• • •• •• • Database Technologies & Administration • • • Internet & Convergence Technologies • • Management Information Systems • • • • • • • • Web Design, Development & Visualization • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • Webmaster & Web Administration • • • •

LAW, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & SAFETY Criminal Justice/Corrections • • • • • • • • • • • • Criminalistics & Investigative Sciences • • Fire Protection/Fireﬁghting • •• • • • • • Law Enforcement • • • •• • • • • • •• •• • Legal Administrative Assistant • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Paralegal • • • • • • Public Administration • • Public Security & Emergency Management • • Rescue Technician •

Underwater Search & Recovery •

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES American Indian/Native American Studies • • • • • American Sign Language/Interpreter • • • Art/Studio Arts • • • • • • • • • • • Biological & Natural Sciences • • • • • •• • •• Chemistry • • • • English -Language, Literature, Writing • | www.mnscu.edu

Film Studies • Global Studies/International Relations • • Individualized Studies • • • • • • Latin American Studies • Liberal Arts & Sciences • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • •• • • •• • • Mathematics • • • Music • • • • • • • Psychology • Theater Arts & Drama • • •• • 2-year state colleges Women’s Studies • • •

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college programs

Some programs are online only. Not all of

the system’s 3,500 programs are listed here.

To find more, go to www.mnscu.edu. Winona Technical,

Alexandria Cambridge Anoka-Ramsey, Brainerd Central Lakes, Staples Central Lakes, Pine City Pine, Technical Cloud St. Coon Rapids Anoka-Ramsey, Anoka Anoka Technical, White Bear Lake Century, Rosemount County, Dakota Brooklyn Park Hennepin, Eden Prairie Hennepin, Inver Grove Heights Inver Hills, Minneapolis Bloomington Normandale, Brooklyn Park North Hennepin, Saint Paul Cloquet du Lac, Fond Duluth Superior, Lake NE - Hibbing Grand Rapids NE - Itasca, Eveleth NE - Mesabi Range, Virginia NE - Mesabi Range, Int’l Falls NE - Rainy River, NE - Ely Vermilion, Detroit Lakes MN State CTC, Falls Fergus MN State CTC, Moorhead MN State CTC, Wadena MN State CTC, East Grand Forks Northland, River Falls Thief Northland, Bemidji Northwest, Red Wing MSC-SE Technical, MSC-SE Albert Riverland, Lea Austin Riverland, Rochester Faribault South Central, North Mankato South Central, Minnesota West, Canby Granite Falls West, Minnesota Minnesota West, Jackson Minnesota West, Pipestone Worthington Minnesota West, Hutchinson Ridgewater, Willmar Ridgewater, MinnesotaOnline.org

MANUFACTURING, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR Apparel & Textile Manufacturing • Gunsmithing • Heavy Equipment Maintenance • • Heavy Equipment Maintenance – Mining • • Industrial Maintenance • • • • • • • • • Machining • ••• • • • • • • ••• • Major Appliance Repair • • Manufacturing & Industrial Technology • • •• • • • •• •• •• • • Musical Instrument Repair • Plastics Technology • Sheet Metal • Watch, Clock & Jewelry Repair • • Welding • •• • • •• • • • • •• •• • ••

MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS Advertising • • • Audio Technology/Sound Arts • • • • Broadcasting, Radio & Television • • Communications Studies • Digital Arts, Computer Animation & Multimedia • ••• • • • • •• •• Filmmaking & Screenwriting • Graphic Design & Visual Communications • • • • • • • • • • • Judicial Reporting/Broadcast Captioning •

Library & Information Technology • • 2-year state colleges Mass Communications & Journalism • Music Industry Management • Photography/Photographic Technology •• • • • • • Printing & Prepress • • • • Video Production • •

TRANSPORTATION & DISTRIBUTION Air Trafﬁc Controller/Dispatcher • Aircraft Pilot & Navigator • • • • | www.mnscu.edu | Auto Body Repair • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Aviation Maintenance/Avionics • • • Aviation Management & Airway Science • • • • Mechanic - Auto Technician • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mechanic - Diesel Engine/Truck • • • •• • • • •• Mechanic - Marine, Motor Sports & Small Engine • • • • • • Railroad Conductor • Truck Driving • • • • • •

8060275_13-32.indd 17 8/6/08 2:37:06 PM Alexandria Technical College Anoka-Ramsey Community College www.alextech.edu www.anokaramsey.edu

Admissions: (320) 762-4520 TTY: 1-800-627-3529 Admissions: (763) 433-1450 TTY: (763) 433-1450 To arrange a campus visit: 1-888-234-1222, ext. 4520 To arrange a campus visit: (763) 433-1100

Mailing address: 1601 Jefferson St. Mailing address: 11200 Mississippi Blvd. N.W. Alexandria, MN 56308 Coon Rapids, MN 55433 City/population: Alexandria/11,323 City/population: Cambridge/7,382 Coon Rapids/63,649 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,506 FAFSA code: 005544 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,100 FAFSA code: 002332

ENROLLMENT: HOUSING: Alexandria Technical College has no ENROLLMENT: HOUSING: The college has no on-campus student Total number students served...... 3,647 on-campus student housing, but many community Total number students served...... 10,265 housing, but rental units are available within Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 2,114 rental units are within walking distance of the Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 4,876 walking distance of the campus. Percent female...... 43.1% campus. The college provides a housing list Percent female...... 63.6% Percent male...... 56.9% describing rental facilities. Percent male...... 36.4% HIGHLIGHTS Percent students of color...... 2.6% Percent students of color...... 10.8% n Explore more. Watch the video at HIGHLIGHTS http://www.anokaramsey.edu/prospective. DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate n Job placement rates for graduates have been DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate n Discover the college’s unique campuses on the in Science, Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, around 95 percent for several decades. in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Rum River in Cambridge – featuring a new certificates n A rich history includes excellence in instruction, Applied Science, diplomas, certificates facility – and on the Mississippi River in Coon high academic expectations of students and a Rapids. Call (763) 433-1100 to schedule an LARGEST PROGRAMS: Law enforcement, great number of partnerships with local, state, LARGEST PROGRAMS: General education/liberal appointment or visit www.anokaramsey.edu and nursing, diesel mechanics (partnership with Ziegler, national and international businesses and arts transfer programs, business, business marketing click on the “Ask Us” icon. Inc., the Caterpillar dealer for Minnesota and Iowa), industries. and management, pre-engineering n Among the most affordable tuition and fees carpentry, marine and small engine mechanic n Many two-year associate degrees are available among state colleges and universities. Includes

(partnerships with Arctic Cat and Briggs & Stratton), that transfer toward completion of bachelor’s UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Fine arts (art, music, free tutoring, personal attention, small class sizes welding technology, health and fitness specialist degrees at universities including Bemidji State theater), biomedical technology, biological science, and dedicated faculty. Ask about scholarships University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; environmental science, geographic information and financial aid packages. UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Communication art Minnesota State University Moorhead; and systems, integrative health and healing, music, n Bachelor’s and master’s degree options from and design, fluid power technology, fashion Southwest Minnesota State University. physical therapist assistant, pre-engineering; courses Metropolitan State University; Minnesota management, health and fitness specialist, n Students can choose from more than 50 in glass-blowing, Chinese language study abroad, State University, Mankato; and St. Cloud computer and voice networking, hotel-restaurant programs with hands-on learning in a friendly, American Sign language; on-campus bachelor’s and State University offered on the Anoka-Ramsey management, mechatronics (combines mechanical, supportive atmosphere. master’s degree programs Community College campuses. | www.mnscu.edu

electronic and networking systems), concrete mason n Recognized in the Minnesota Office of Higher n Associate in Fine Arts degree options including Education’s “Minnesota Measures” report on INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: Women’s basketball art, music and theater. STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Intramural sports, education, Alexandria Technical College had (NJCAA 2007 National Champions), volleyball, n More than 55 online courses, featuring an online service learning, Student Senate, Delta Epsilon the highest success percentages of public two- soccer; men’s basketball, baseball associate degree in business. Chi, Business Professionals of America, Phi Theta year colleges in Minnesota in student retention, n State-of-the-art science center on the Coon Kappa honor society, SkillsUSA, American Society student graduation rate, and combined student STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Concert choir, chamber Rapids campus and a new 34,000-square-foot of Interior Designers, National Kitchen and Bath graduation and transfer rate. singers, concert band, jazz band, theater, student addition to the Cambridge campus. Association, National Association of Home Builders, n The college’s foundation awards more than newspaper, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, n Award-winning faculty recognized in 2007 by

2-year state colleges Law Enforcement Club, Child Development Club $100,000 in student support and scholarships student government, academic clubs, intramural prestigious organizations including the McKnight

| each year. sports, Christian Fellowship, Muslim Association, Foundation, Walker Art Center, Association of Multicultural Club Writers and Writing Programs and SASE/Jerome 18 Foundation.

8060275_13-32.indd 18 8/6/08 2:37:07 PM Anoka Technical College Central Lakes College www.anokatech.edu www.clcmn.edu

Admissions: (763) 576-4850 TTY: 711-763-576-4850 Admissions: (218) 855-8037 TTY: (218) 855-8224 To arrange a campus visit: (763) 576-4850 To arrange a campus visit: (218) 855-8037

Mailing address: 1355 W. Highway 10 Mailing address: 501 W. College Drive Anoka, MN 55303 Brainerd, MN. 56401 City/population: Anoka/18,076 City/population: Brainerd/13,947 Staples/3,149

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,669 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,540 FAFSA code: 007350 FAFSA code: 002339

ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS Total number students served...... 3,143 n More than 40 years of providing innovative Total number students served...... 3,942 n Championship athletic teams – National Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 1,576 career and technical education to help students Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 2,340 contenders in volleyball, softball, basketball, golf. Percent female...... 55.9% and communities live and learn well. Percent female...... 57.3% n Location – A hub of outdoor recreation, easy to Percent male...... 44.1% n Located just outside of the Twin Cities, Anoka Percent male...... 42.7% reach from anywhere in the state. Percent students of color...... 16.7% Tech has more than 35 career programs that Percent students of color...... 4.5% n Faculty – Instructors are accessible and give respond to today’s contemporary and traditional personal assistance to students. DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Applied Science, technical industry needs. DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate n Comfort zone – See for yourself. Campus visits diplomas, certificates n Job placement rates are 100 percent for many in Science, Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, available. Clean and safe with high-speed programs. certificates Internet access, high-tech science labs, efficient LARGEST PROGRAMS: Practical nursing, medical n The college has transfer agreements with many library and computer commons. assistant, welding, surgical technology four-year institutions, including Bemidji State LARGEST PROGRAMS: Liberal arts for transfer n Financial aid – 70 percent of students get financial University; Concordia College; Metropolitan State to a four-year college, nursing, heavy equipment aid. The Central Lakes College Foundation awards UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Broadcast captioning, University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; operation and maintenance, criminal justice, more than $280,000 annually in scholarships. judicial reporting, occupational therapy assistant, Minnesota State University Moorhead; St. Cloud computer technology n Jobs – 92 percent career-program-related job

golf course grounds management, health State University; and the University of Minnesota, placement. 2-year state colleges information technology, multimedia and gaming Crookston. UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Photo imaging technology, n Partners – Easy transfer to obtain bachelor’s information technology n Affordable tuition includes job placement robotics and automated systems, criminalistics, degrees with college and university partners assistance, math and reading tutoring, access Latin American studies, American Sign Language, such as Southwest Minnesota State University; STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Student Senate, Vocational to the Internet and Adult Basic Education. underwater search and recovery Minnesota State University, Mankato; and Bemidji Industrial Clubs of America, occupational therapy n Small classes with a 22-to-1 ratio of students State University in nursing, law enforcement, assistant program students, Phi Theta Kappa honor to teachers include hands-on, group-learning INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: NJCAA Division III child development, natural resources, business society, multicultural student organizations and lecture experiences. women’s volleyball, basketball, softball, golf; men’s management, natural sciences, technology

n Classrooms are modern and designed with basketball, baseball, golf, NJCAA football management and accounting. | w.nc.d | www.mnscu.edu | HOUSING: Anoka Technical College does not have the equipment and technology required of a n Online – Many Web-based courses. on-campus student housing, but roommate and progressive technical college. STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Choir, band, theater, n Facilities – New science and nursing labs, housing lists are available. n Scholarships and financial aid are available newspaper, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, student music rehearsal and recital hall, unique heavy to those who qualify. government, multicultural, international, intramural, equipment service facility. n Professional training and continuing education more than 20 academic clubs n Diversity – Multicultural program leads classes are provided by the Anoka Technical collegewide initiative for respect and tolerance. College Corporate Center, located on campus. HOUSING: Student housing is adjacent to campus n Affordable – The Associate in Arts degree with

n Visit Anoka Tech online at www.anokatech.edu. or within walking distance. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum credits provides

an affordable way to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. 19

8060275_13-32.indd 19 8/6/08 2:37:19 PM Century College Dakota County Technical College www.century.edu www.dctc.edu

Admissions: (651) 773-1700 TTY: (651) 773-1715 Admissions: (651) 423-8302 TTY: 651-423-8621 To arrange a campus visit: (651) 773-1700 To arrange a campus visit: (651) 423-8302

Mailing address: 3300 Century Ave. N. Mailing address: 1300 145th Street E. White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Rosemount, MN 55068 City/population: White Bear Lake/24,723 City/population: Rosemount/20,207

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,565 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,909 FAFSA code: 010546 FAFSA CODE: 010402

ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS Total number students served ...... 11,709 Century College has a beautiful new Science and Total number students served ...... 4,582 n Consistently places graduates in their chosen Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 5,957 Library Building, which features built-in window Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 2,203 career field within six months of graduation. Percent female ...... 58.4% seats for studying and lounging, laptop computer Percent female ...... 45.7% n Small class sizes with readily available advising Percent male ...... 41.6% checkout, wireless capacity, a fireplace and more Percent male ...... 54.3% and assistance from faculty and staff. Percent students of color ...... 22.2% than 45,000 books. Other features include state-of Percent students of color ...... 14.0% n Class times and delivery formats designed for the-art classrooms and nine science labs. student convenience. DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Science, n More than 100 classes online or in hybrid format in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in As both a community college and a technical Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, certificates (combining online and classroom learning). Applied Science, diplomas, certificates college, Century also offers: n Degrees entirely online in supervisory n GPS LifePlan, an electronic tool to connect LARGEST PROGRAMS: Accounting, automotive management, business and marketing; numerous LARGEST PROGRAMS: Courses such as English educational goals to future career plans. technician, dental assistant, electrical construction degrees and certificates in hybrid format. and mathematics that transfer to a four-year n Award-winning faculty members, including the and maintenance technology, interior design, n Convenient south metro location; recently college, English for Speakers of Other Languages, 2008 winner of a state mathematics instruction practical nursing renovated classrooms, labs and lounge area; nursing, emergency medical services and award. an on-campus café; expanded computer labs;

paramedics, computer science and technology n Excellent programs in areas such as emergency UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Nanoscience technology, wireless Internet access; academic support medical services, law enforcement, computers, railroad conductor training, biomedical technician, offices; ample parking; and quick access to UNIQUE: Orthotics/prosthetics, women and gender interior design, horticulture and dental hygiene. General Motors Automotive Service Educational Minneapolis and St. Paul. studies, pre-engineering, visual communications n A Phi Theta Kappa honor society named one of Program, wood finishing, concrete and masonry n Credits transferable to many public and private technologies, kitchen and bath design, sports the top 100 in the nation. four-year colleges and universities. facilities management, paraeducator n A new Associate in Fine Arts in Music degree. INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: Women’s soccer, n Short-term programs can be completed in as little n Nearly 40 student clubs, men’s and women’s softball; men’s baseball, soccer as eight weeks. www.mnscu.edu INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: Women’s and men’s golf and soccer teams, intramural activities, new n Business and industry relationships provide |

golf, soccer fitness center, and music and theater programs. STUDENT ACTIVITIES: More than 20 organizations, up-to-date, relevant curricula and the opportunity n A renowned service learning program. including student government, multicultural club, for hands-on experiences. STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Phi Theta Kappa honor n The Wood Duck Trail for walking and running. marketing club, horticulture club, SkillsUSA and service n An Apple Valley location just off of Cedar society, chamber orchestra, concert band, choir, n A multicultural center where international learning Avenue allows students to seamlessly transfer Asian Student Association, Creative Arts Alliance, students from more than 45 countries meet to to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree through drama club, Q and S Club, Student Senate, Wood plan activities, socialize and study. HOUSING: The college has no on-campus housing. partnerships with Inver Hills Community College Duck Celebration, intramural sports, debate team, A list that includes area apartments, apartment and St. Mary’s University. math team locator firms and community housing projects is n Customized, short-term training in areas such as

2-year state colleges available through the college’s Student Services. law enforcement, business, manufacturing, IT,

| HOUSING: The college has no on-campus housing, truck driver training and transportation. but rental units are within walking distance. 20

8060275_13-32.indd 20 8/6/08 2:37:27 PM Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College Hennepin Technical College www.fdltcc.edu www.hennepintech.edu

Admissions: (218) 879-0808 TTY: 218-879-0805 Admissions: (763) 488-2500 TTY: (763) 488-2571 To arrange a campus visit: (218) 879-0808 To arrange a campus visit: (763) 488-2500

Mailing address: 2101 14th St. Mailing address: 9000 Brooklyn Blvd. Cloquet, MN 55720 Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 City/population: Cloquet/11,714 City/population: Brooklyn Park/71,942 Eden Prairie/61,325 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,440 FAFSA code: 031291 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,265 FAFSA code: 010491

ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS Total number students served ...... 2,724 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is the only Total number students served ...... 8,120 n Job placement for graduates consistently above Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 1,179 combined tribal college and state community college Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 3,616 95 percent. Percent female ...... 58.9% in the United States. The beautiful campus setting and Percent female ...... 43.9% n A great value, with one of the lowest tuition Percent male ...... 41.1% buildings are unlike any other college campus. Percent male ...... 56.1% rates in the state. Percent students of color ...... 19.7% n Reputation for friendly service and a comfortable Percent students of color ...... 25.7% n New medical assistant, public works and campus atmosphere. individualized degree programs. DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate n A $12.5 million library expansion and a new DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Science, n Many transferable courses and degrees options. in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in cultural-recreation center with physical education Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, certificates n New science courses and a new science suite Applied Science, diplomas, certificates space, plus law enforcement and nursing training opening 2009. areas, that open in August 2008. LARGEST PROGRAMS: Fire protection, practical n Award-winning faculty who have industry LARGEST PROGRAMS: Liberal arts and transfer n High rate of law enforcement graduates pass the nursing, information technology, machine trades, experience. programs, law enforcement, business, human Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training automotive mechanics technology n New Tech Trek program that gives first- services, environmental science Board exam. generation college students the opportunity n Students learn from award-winning instructors UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Public works, floral design, to receive free tuition up to 30 credits, based

UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Geospatial technologies, and friendly staff. automation robotics engineering technology, on student need. 2-year state colleges American Indian studies, law enforcement skills, n Super-fast wireless network on campus for plastics manufacturing technology, audio n More that $150,000 in scholarships awarded environmental science, clean energy technology laptop users. production, printing and prepress technology, Ford each year by the Hennepin Technical College n 2,000-acre Environmental Study Area is only five ASSET (Automotive Student Services Educational Foundation. INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: Women’s softball, minutes from campus. Training), marine and motor sports technology, n Advanced Center for Emergency Services volleyball, basketball; men’s football, basketball n Classes usually have 20 or fewer students. medium and heavy truck technology specializes in training on campus and has the n High-speed Internet access and individual e-mail ability to train around the region with mobile STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Approximately 12 student accounts for all students. STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Student government, equipment.

organizations and activities, including intramural n Well-equipped science labs and computer labs. SkillsUSA, Phi Beta Kappa honor society, Pangea n Largest stand-alone technical college in | sports, Law Enforcement Club, Phi Theta Kappa n Convenient daytime, evening, weekend and Club (multicultural activities), Images and other Minnesota with more than 8,000 students www.mnscu.edu honor society, American Indian Business Leaders, online courses. program clubs from diverse backgrounds. Student Senate, Anishinaabe Student Congress, n Emphasis on uniting cultures and creating individual n Many programs can be completed entirely in the Environmental Science and Outdoor Recreation and community awareness of each other. HOUSING: The college does not have on-campus evening or during the day so students can work Club, Human Services Club, Residence Hall Council n Unique transfer programs with four-year colleges housing, but rental units are close to the campus. while attending college. ensure credits will transfer easily. HOUSING: The spectacular campus residence n Accredited and certified programs and degrees

hall features large apartment-style units with full ensure academic requirements meet national, |

kitchens and private bathrooms. Units are fully state and employment standards. furnished and have high-speed Internet access, air conditioning and cable television. 21

8060275_13-32.indd 21 8/6/08 2:37:39 PM Inver Hills Community College Lake Superior College www.inverhills.edu www.lsc.edu

Admissions: (651) 450-8500 TTY: (651) 450-8369 Admissions: (218) 733-7601 TTY: (218) 722-6893 To arrange a campus visit: (651) 450-8500 To arrange a campus visit: (218) 733-7601

Mailing address: 2500 80th St. E. Mailing address: 2101 Trinity Road Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 Duluth, MN 55811 City/population: Inver Grove Heights/33,139 City/population: Duluth/85,170

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,655 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,254 FAFSA code: 006935 FAFSA code: 005757

ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS Total number students served ...... 8,027 At Inver Hills, you’ll find a place where you belong. Total number students served ...... 8,084 Lake Superior College is situated on a wooded Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 3,488 You will be part of a supportive learning community Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 3,279 campus that overlooks Duluth’s famous harbor and Percent female ...... 58.8% with helpful services, faculty who put your learning Percent female ...... 53.1% the St. Louis River Valley. It features award-winning Percent male ...... 41.2% first, and opportunities to grow personally and Percent male ...... 46.9% architecture, comfortable classrooms, up-to-date Percent students of color ...... 16.3% academically. Percent students of color ...... 7.1% technical labs, and beautiful study and library facilities. n Conveniently located just 10 minutes south of The campus has a natural setting that includes an DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate downtown St. Paul and 10 minutes east of the DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate urban forest, nature trails and a trout stream. in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Mall of America, Inver Hills offers a broad range in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in n Lake Superior College offers more than Applied Science, diplomas, certificates of transfer, career preparation and job skills Applied Science, diplomas, certificates 90 technical majors, programs for transfer, educational programs. continuing education and customized training LARGEST PROGRAMS: Liberal arts transfer, n A comprehensive offering of liberal arts and general LARGEST PROGRAMS: Associate in Arts degree, for business and industry. nursing, paralegal, teacher education, business education courses allows students to complete the practical nursing, radiologic technology, associate n A long-time provider of online education, the first two years of most bachelor’s degree programs. degree nurse, dental hygiene, fire technology and college operates one of the largest online UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Urban teacher education, n More than 20 two-year degree options prepare administration instructional programs in the Minnesota State

Cisco network technology and security, emergency students for employment upon graduation or Colleges and Universities system, serving more health service (paramedic), adult accelerated degree permit them to continue their education through UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Professional pilot, than 800 full-year-equivalent students and option, interdisciplinary learning communities, transfer to a four-year institution. paralegal, hemodialysis patient care technician, offering more than 140 courses each semester. online Associate in Arts degree n All teaching and training labs are new or sonography Online programs include hemodialysis patient remodeled in the past five years: computers, care, accounting, business administration and INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: Students at Inver networking, nursing, science, emergency STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Student Senate and more transfer degrees. Hills may try out for Dakota County Technical medicine, fitness and more. than 40 clubs, including art and ceramics, computer n The college offers semester-abroad programs College’s teams: women’s soccer, softball; men’s n Programs available completely online include gaming, snowboarding and skiing, curling, chess, in Italy and Mexico. | www.mnscu.edu

soccer, wrestling, baseball the Associate in Arts degree, paralegal, human intercultural, Spanish, veterans n The Emergency Response Training Center services and building inspection technology. provides world-class training for emergency STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Phi Theta Kappa honor n Comprehensive student services include career HOUSING: The college has no on-campus housing response professionals, including firefighters and society; choir; theater; Student Senate; intramural development, academic counseling, writing and but provides information to students seeking emergency medical technicians. and club sports; recreation and fitness programs; math assistance, free tutoring and services for housing in the community. n The college offers dental hygiene and physical student clubs based on academic, career, political, students with disabilities. therapy services to students and uninsured and cultural interests n Average class size of about 25 allows for residents of the region through faculty-supervised personal attention. student clinics.

2-year state colleges HOUSING: The college has no on-campus student n With distinctive architecture, separate buildings n An Honors Online program provides college

| housing, but many rental units are nearby including and a natural setting of hills and woodlands, courses to high school students via the Internet. some within walking distance. Inver Hills is one of the most scenic college n A new $12.5 million academic and student 22 campuses in the Twin Cities. services expansion opened in 2007.

8060275_13-32.indd 22 8/6/08 2:37:47 PM Minneapolis Community & Technical College Minnesota State College – Southeast Technical www.minneapolis.edu www.southeastmn.edu

Admissions: (612) 659-6200 TTY: (612) 659-6731 Admissions: 1-877-853-8324 TTY: (507) 453-2785 To arrange a campus visit: (612) 659-6282 To arrange a campus visit: 1-877-853-8324

Mailing Address: 1501 Hennepin Ave. Mailing address: 1250 Homer Road Minneapolis, MN 55403 Winona, MN 55987 City/population: Minneapolis/387,970 City/population: Red Wing/16,329 Winona/27,324

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,532 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,584 FAFSA code: 002362 FAFSA code: 002393

ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS Total number students served ...... 11,886 Minneapolis Community and Technical College Total number students served ...... 2,450 n More than 80 diverse programs in six major Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 5,706 is conveniently located downtown and is easily Full-year equivalent enrollment ...... 1,514 career fields: business and office, health and Percent female ...... 54.6% accessible by public transportation. The beautiful Percent female ...... 58.2% human services, sales and management, musical Percent male ...... 45.4% campus overlooks Loring Park. You will be Percent male ...... 41.8% instrument repair, technical, and trade and Percent students of color ...... 44.6% comfortable at Minneapolis Community and Percent students of color ...... 9.7% industrial. Technical College, whether you have just graduated n Three sites – Red Wing, Winona and Winona DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate from high school or are an adult learner looking to DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate Airport – located along majestic bluffs of the in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in further your education. in Science, Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, Mississippi River Valley. Applied Science, diplomas, certificates n New Science and Allied Health Center and state certificates n Welcoming college environment with small of-the-art library. classes and instructors who know you by name. LARGEST PROGRAMS: Liberal arts, nursing n Liberal arts and career programs; transfer curriculum. LARGEST PROGRAMS: Nursing, medical n The Associate in Arts degree option, awarded careers, business management, law enforcement, n One of the most diverse student bodies in the state. secretary, supervisory management, accounting, by Winona State University, is known for child development, human services n Small class sizes. microcomputer support its transferability and allows students the n A variety of support services, including tutoring, opportunity to complete a liberal arts education.

UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Cinema, with specialty academic counseling and career advising. UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Musical string instrument Take advantage of the growing general 2-year state colleges areas in screenwriting, directing and producing, n Multicultural Student Services program, Disability repair, band instrument repair, massage therapy, education offerings available on both Red Wing cinematography, and editing and post-production; Services office, new resource and referral and mobile electronics installation and Winona campuses. education, child development and recreation; student transition services to support student n The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum allows applied technology; culinary arts; biotechnology; success. STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Business Professionals students to transfer approved general education fine arts; global studies n Power of You program provides residents of America, Student Senate, Cultural Diversity, courses to other colleges and universities. graduating from Minneapolis or St. Paul SkillsUSA, Distributive Education Clubs of America, n Students enjoy hands-on learning in clinical INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: Women’s basketball; public high schools the opportunity to attend Student Music Association settings and labs.

men’s NJCAA Division III basketball Minneapolis Community and Technical College n 96 percent of graduates find job placement in | tuition-free. The program supports as many HOUSING: The college has no on-campus housing, their chosen field. www.mnscu.edu STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Student government, more students as possible based on student need. but numerous rental units are available. Privately n A two-year nursing associate degree program is than 30 special interest clubs, 10 academic interest n More than $100,000 in scholarships awarded to owned dorm-style housing is available close to the available in Red Wing and Winona. clubs, honor societies, theater productions, music students each year by the college foundation. campuses. n Trade and industrial majors include automotive; ensembles, intercollegiate athletics, recreation activities n Informational Get Started sessions at 5 p.m. carpentry; machine tool and die; truck driving; Mondays and noon Thursdays in the Student and heating, ventilating, air conditioning and HOUSING: The college has no on-campus student Services Center. refrigeration.

housing, but rental units are within walking n Services offered at neighborhood locations in n New for fall 2008 – welding diploma. |

distance. The college provides community resources north and south Minneapolis. n Technical majors include drafting, electronics, to help locate housing. computer programming and networking with Cisco and Microsoft certification. 23

8060275_13-32.indd 23 8/6/08 2:37:57 PM Minnesota State Community & Technical College Minnesota West Community & Technical College www.minnesota.edu www.mnwest.edu

Admissions: 1-888-696-7282 TTY: 1-800-627-3529 Admissions: (507) 825-6800 TTY: 1-800-627-3529 To arrange a campus visit: 1-888-MY-MSCTC (696-7282) To arrange a campus visit: 1-800-658-2330 ext. 6811

Mailing address: 1414 College Way Mailing address: 1314 N. Hiawatha Ave. Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1000 Pipestone, MN 56164 City/population: Detroit Lakes/8,195 City/population: Canby/1,835 Granite Falls/3,057 Fergus Falls/13,949 Moorhead/35,225 Wadena/4,227 Jackson/3,469 Pipestone/4,342 Worthington/11,349

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,730 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,807 FAFSA code: 005541 FAFSA code: 005263

ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS Total number students served ...... 8,212 n Through its four campuses and extensive online Total number students served ...... 4,452 n Five southwest Minnesota campus locations: Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 4,601 offerings, Minnesota State Community and Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 2,048 Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone and Percent female ...... 59.6% Technical College provides more than 120 one- Percent female ...... 57.0% Worthington. Learning sites in Fairmont, Luverne Percent male ...... 40.4% year and two-year career programs. Percent male ...... 43.0% and Marshall. Percent students of color ...... 7.1% n The college offers the Associate in Arts degree Percent students of color ...... 7.8% n More than 60 majors in technical and liberal arts on all campuses and online. The Fergus Falls areas. Minnesota West Community and Technical DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate campus offers the Associate in Fine Arts degree DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate College provides the Minnesota Transfer in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in in visual art or music. These degree options in Science, Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, Curriculum, designed to meet the first two years Applied Science, diplomas, certificates provide easy transfer toward a degree at a four- certificates general education requirement at any Minnesota year institution of your choice. state college or university and many other four- LARGEST PROGRAMS: Liberal arts transfer, n The college ranks among the top three LARGEST PROGRAMS: Liberal arts transfer, year colleges. business, construction electricity, nursing fundraising two-year colleges in Minnesota, nursing, electrician, law enforcement, powerline n Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission providing more than $170,000 in scholarships of the North Central Association of Colleges and UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Case IH and Deere diesel in the 2007-2008 academic year. UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Biotechnology lab Schools.

technology, civil engineering technology, electrical n Students benefit from joint programs and unique technician, renewable energy technology, power n One of the first Minnesota State Colleges and lineworker, equine science, medical lab technician, partnerships with Minnesota State University sports technology, wind energy technology Universities to offer online degrees, diplomas nanoscience technician, pharmacy technology Moorhead; Minnesota State University, Mankato; and certificates accredited by the Higher Learning Southwest Minnesota State University; University INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: NJCAA Division III Commission. INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: NJCAA Division III of North Dakota and others. women’s basketball, golf, softball, volleyball; men’s n Offers majors designed to meet emerging women’s volleyball, golf, basketball, softball; men’s n All campuses provide career programs in health baseball, basketball, football, golf, wrestling industry needs in renewable energy, biofuel and football, golf, basketball, baseball care services, trade and technology areas. wind energy technology. n Comprehensive support services and facilities STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Student government, n Recipient of the Minnesota State Colleges and | www.mnscu.edu

STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Some student organizations provide access to meet the educational needs student and professional organizations, Phi Theta Universities 2008 Innovative Partnering and are associated with professional, academic and of students with disabilities. Kappa honor society, Business Professionals of Collaboration Award for BioScience Partnership career choices. Others include student government, n All campuses have wireless Internet access America, SkillsUSA, intramural sports and the Excellence in Curriculum Programming Phi Theta Kappa honor society, service clubs, student for students using laptop computers. Award for the Minnesota Energy Enterprise Center. ambassadors, drama, music and intramural athletics. n All students have access to assistance through HOUSING: Student housing is available at the n Radiologic, surgical, medical laboratory advising, counseling, tutoring, transfer Canby and Granite Falls campuses, and private technology and medical assistant programs now HOUSING: The Fergus Falls campus has apartment- assistance, career placement and more. apartment arrangements are available at all campus available from the Luverne Educational Center for style campus housing. Detroit Lakes, Moorhead and n All campuses provide tours by appointment and site locations. The college provides students Health Careers.

2-year state colleges Wadena campuses have community rental units on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. with a listing of available rental housing.

| near campus but no on-campus housing. Moorhead n The college is accredited by the Higher Learning campus students may live in residence halls at Commission of the North Central Association of 24 Minnesota State University Moorhead. Colleges and Schools.

8060275_13-32.indd 24 8/6/08 2:38:04 PM Normandale Community College North Hennepin Community College www.normandale.edu www.nhcc.edu

Admissions: (952) 487-8201 TTY: (952) 487-7032 Admissions: (763) 424-0702 TTY: (763) 424-0949 To arrange a campus visit: (952) 487-8201 To arrange a campus visit: (763) 424-0702

Mailing address: 9700 France Ave. S. Mailing address: 7411 85th Ave. N. Bloomington, MN 55431-4399 Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 City/population: Bloomington/85,832 City/population: Brooklyn Park/71,942

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,607 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,623 FAFSA code: 007954 FAFSA code: 002370

ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS Total number students served ...... 12,848 Normandale Community College is located at 98th Total number students served ...... 9,229 Picture yourself on a beautiful college campus, Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 6,348 Street and France Avenue South in Bloomington Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 4,191 bustling with activity and rich with diversity. North Percent female ...... 57.2% on a wooded 90-acre site just 1.5 miles south of Percent female ...... 59.8% Hennepin Community College offers small class sizes Percent male ...... 42.8% Interstate 494. Percent male ...... 40.2% and faculty and staff who are dedicated to helping Percent students of color ...... 21.5% n More than 12,500 students from diverse Percent students of color ...... 28.7% you reach your educational and career goals. backgrounds attend classes at the college each DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate year, making it one of the largest of Minnesota’s DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate Picture your future with a wide variety of degree and in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in community colleges. in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in certificate programs from which to choose. You can Applied Science, certificates n The college prepares students for full participation Applied Science, certificates complete the first two years of a four-year degree in diverse communities, creates pathways to and transfer your credits or earn an associate degree LARGEST PROGRAMS: Liberal arts transfer, other college programs and builds community LARGEST PROGRAMS: Liberal arts and general and immediately enter the workforce. Partnerships business, math, science and engineering, nursing, connections. Normandale is committed to quality, studies, business, nursing, graphic design, health with universities make it possible to earn bachelor’s teacher education affordability, student access and success. careers degrees in business, science and health careers n Normandale offers an accredited music program, on campus. You don’t have to start all over again

UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Nanotechnology; criminal one of the few among two-year colleges in UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Individualized studies, in a new place or leave the metro area to find an 2-year state colleges justice; teacher education collaboration with Minnesota Minnesota. Business ASAP (Associate in Science Accelerated affordable provider. State University, Mankato; engineering foundations; n Joint programs with Fairview-University Hospital Program), Every-Other Weekend College, evening n Tour the campus at 6 p.m. any Tuesday or hospitality management; dental hygiene; dietetic and Clinic; Minnesota State University, Mankato; and weekend nursing, associate degree programs schedule a tour with a new student specialist or technology; radiologic technology; nationally accredited Metropolitan State University; and the University offered at Buffalo High School, paralegal, building student ambassador by calling (763) 424-0702. music program; Academy of Math and Science of Minnesota provide students additional inspection technology, medical lab technology, n Traditional, online, Web-enhanced, accelerated opportunities to reach their career goals. histotechnology, e-commerce and off-campus classes are offered in the STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Student government, n Support services are provided for second morning, afternoon, evening and on weekends

Normandale Programming Board, The Lions’ Roar language and developmental education students, STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Extracurricular to fit any busy schedule. | student newspaper, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, as well as students with disabilities. opportunities include student government, student n Student services and resources include www.mnscu.edu service learning, recreational sports, outdoor n Academic programs in more than 60 areas ambassadors, special interest clubs and professional counseling, advising, career planning, tutoring, recreation, leadership development, concert band, are offered, including programs for transfer to organizations, honor societies, recreational sports, disability access services, math and writing concert choir, theater, student and professional four-year colleges, specialized career programs literary arts magazine, art, music and theater. centers, English for Speakers of Other Languages, organizations, special interest and culture-based leading to direct employment, and noncredit TRIO and student support services, Upward student clubs continuing education and customized training HOUSING: The college has no on-campus student Bound, First-Year Experience activities, learning programs. Flexible schedules provide a variety housing, but rental units are within walking communities, high school transition programs,

HOUSING: A list of off-campus rental housing of enrollment options. distance or on the Metro Transit bus line. book clubs, service learning and internship |

is available at the Call Center in the foyer of the opportunities. College Services building. Some rental units are available within walking distance of the campus. 25

8060275_13-32.indd 25 8/6/08 2:38:11 PM Northeast Higher Hibbing Itasca Mesabi Range Community Education District Community College Community College & Technical College www.hibbing.edu www.itascacc.edu www.mesabirange.edu The Northeast Higher Education District is a consortium of five state colleges: Hibbing, Itasca, Mesabi Range, Rainy River and Vermilion. Admissions: (218) 262-7207 Admissions: (218) 327-4460 Admissions: (218) 749-0313 TTY: (218) 262-7294 TTY: (218) 327-4167 TTY: (218) 749-7783 To arrange a campus visit: (218) 262-6713 To arrange a campus visit: (218) 327-4464 To arrange a campus visit: (218) 749-0314

Mailing address: Mailing address: Mailing address: 1515 E. 25th St. 1851 E. Highway 169 1001 W. Chestnut St. Hibbing, MN 55746 Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Virginia, MN 55792 City/population: Hibbing/16,283 City/population: Grand Rapids/8,790 City/population: Virginia/8,776 Eveleth/3,631

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,481 Tuition and fees (2007-2008): $4,489 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,481 FAFSA code: 002355 FAFSA code: 002356 FAFSA code: 004009

ENROLLMENT: ENROLLMENT: ENROLLMENT: Total number students served ...... 1,850 Total number students served ...... 1,547 Total number students served ...... 2,040 Full-year equivalent enrollment ...... 1,145 Full-year equivalent enrollment ...... 1,045 Full-year equivalent enrollment ...... 1,105 Percent female ...... 52.1% Percent female ...... 52.3% Percent female ...... 51.8% Percent male ...... 47.9% Percent male...... 47.7% Percent male ...... 48.2% Percent students of color ...... 11.0% Percent students of color ...... 6.7% Percent students of color ...... 7.2%

LARGEST PROGRAMS: Nursing, law enforcement, LARGEST PROGRAMS: Liberal arts, psychology, LARGEST PROGRAMS: Transfer programs, industrial technology-mining, electrical maintenance, engineering, practical nursing, natural resources industrial mechanical technology, nursing, welding liberal arts UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Geography/GIS, American UNIQUE PROGRAM: Industrial technology, human UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Industrial technology-mining, Indian studies, pulp and paper, early childhood services, graphic design and print communications, pharmacy technician, helicopter pilot training education masonry

HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS Programs such as helicopter training, pharmacy The scenic Itasca Community College campus, just Located in the heart of beautiful northeastern Minnesota, technician and industrial technology-mining offer 180 miles north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Mesabi Range has small class sizes that offer personal students learning opportunities for cutting-edge is surrounded by majestic pines in an area with more attention and interaction with other students. careers. than 1,000 lakes. n The college foundation awards $105,000 in n Athletics, fine arts activities, student government, n 90 percent of Itasca students who apply for aid scholarships annually. www.mnscu.edu academic and occupational-related clubs, receive it. n Strong tradition of successful athletics, student |

honor society, theater, engineering and science n Start your bachelor’s degree here. government and student life. club, student leaders group, and study-abroad n High-tech Engineering Center. n Women’s volleyball, basketball, softball; men’s opportunities. n Women’s volleyball, basketball, softball; men’s football, basketball, baseball. n Women’s volleyball, basketball and softball; men’s football, basketball, wrestling, baseball. n International study, student government, theater, basketball and baseball. Co-ed golf, club soccer n Student clubs, coed intramurals, two on-campus Phi Theta Kappa honor society, career program clubs. and ice hockey. residence halls. n Semi-furnished apartments on the Virginia campus. n On-campus student housing. 2-year state colleges

8060275_13-32.indd 26 8/6/08 2:38:18 PM Rainy River Vermilion Northland Community & Technical College Community College Community College www.northlandcollege.edu www.rrcc.mnscu.edu www.vcc.edu Admissions: (218) 683-8552 TTY: (218) 683-8801 To arrange a campus visit: (218) 681-0854 Admissions: (218) 285-2207 Admissions: (218) 235-2191 TTY: (218) 285-2261 TTY: (218) 235-2120 Mailing address: 1101 Highway 1 E. To arrange a campus visit: (218) 285-7722 To arrange a campus visit: (218) 235-2191 Thief River Falls, MN 56701 City/population: East Grand Forks/7,934 Mailing address: Mailing address: Thief River Falls/8,509 1501 Highway 71 1900 E. Camp St. International Falls, MN 56649 Ely, MN 55731 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,893 City/population: International Falls/6,335 City/population: Ely/3,544 FAFSA code: 002385

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,517 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,511 FAFSA code: 006775 FAFSA code: 002350 ENROLLMENT: HOUSING: Numerous rental units are available in Total number students served ...... 5,655 East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, and many ENROLLMENT: ENROLLMENT: Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 2,850 are within walking distance. Both campuses Total number students served ...... 518 Total number students served ...... 1,009 Percent male ...... 41.6% maintain lists of housing. Full-year equivalent enrollment ...... 303 Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 646 Percent female ...... 58.4% Percent female ...... 57.9% Percent female ...... 34.7% Percent students of color ...... 10.0% HIGHLIGHTS n Percent male ...... 42.1% Percent male...... 65.3% Northland has campuses in East Grand Forks and Percent students of color ...... 26.2% Percent students of color ...... 9.5% DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate Thief River Falls. in Science, Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, n More than 100 different career programs and LARGEST PROGRAMS: Associate in Arts/transfer LARGEST PROGRAMS: Wildland/wildlife law certificates degree options are available. n programs, industrial technology, nursing enforcement, natural resource technology, forestry Northland has one of the largest liberal arts LARGEST PROGRAMS: Architectural technology, programs of two-year colleges in northern UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Indigenous studies, industrial UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Taxidermy, water quality aviation maintenance technology, computer service Minnesota. n technology science, sports management, sustainable tourism and networking, construction electricity, fire Flexible scheduling gives students a variety of

technology, liberal arts, nursing, sales, marketing enrollment options. Students are able to attend

HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS and management full time or part time, and Northland offers 2-year state colleges Get the first two years of any four-year degree or go It doesn’t get any better than this. The outdoor hundreds of online and evening classes each year. n directly into a career. enthusiast will appreciate the many programs and UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Aviation maintenance The average class size at Northland is 22 students. n n Faculty focused on teaching – Studies show students activities that only can be offered on the edge of the technology, cardiovascular technology - invasive, Numerous student resources are available, report experiencing the best teaching and most Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. computer modeling and animation, farm operations including career counselors and advisors, career personal attention of their college career. n Vermilion specializes in environmental programs and management, fire technology, surgical placement, libraries and learning services. n n Affordable – More than $850,000 in scholarships for students interested in outdoor careers technology, pharmacy technology, physical therapist Students on both campuses are invited to and grants awarded each year. such as forestry, fisheries, wildlife, wilderness assistant, robotics technology, respiratory therapy participate in Pioneer intercollegiate athletics, intramurals and student life activities. n Athletic opportunities – Women’s club hockey management, outdoor leadership and land | n team won 2008 national championship. surveying. INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: NJCAA Division III Northland is the home of Pioneer 90.1, a www.mnscu.edu n Women’s volleyball, basketball, club hockey; n Women’s volleyball, basketball, softball; men’s athletics including women’s volleyball, basketball, 24-kilowatt FM radio station programmed by men’s basketball. football, basketball, baseball. softball; men’s basketball, baseball, NJCAA football Northland students and community volunteers. n Student Senate, Black Association of Students n On-campus apartment-style housing; a full meal (BLAST), Anishinaabe Coalition, Phi Theta Kappa plan is available. STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Choir, community honor society. band, jazz band, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, n Apartment-style, furnished residence hall offering multicultural club, intramural athletics, student government, student newspaper, student and full kitchens. | professional organizations

8060275_13-32.indd 27 8/6/08 2:38:29 PM Northwest Technical College Pine Technical College www.ntcmn.edu www.pinetech.edu

Admissions: (218) 333-6647 TTY: (218) 333-6691 Admissions: (320) 629-5100 TTY: (320) 629-1030 To arrange a campus visit: (218) 333-6645 To arrange a campus visit: (320) 629-5100

Mailing address: 905 Grant Ave S.E. Mailing address: 900 4th Street S.E. Bemidji, MN 56601 Pine City, MN 55063 City/population: Bemidji/13,074 City/population: Pine City/3,272

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,808 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,341 FAFSA code: 005759 FAFSA code: 005535

ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS Total number students served ...... 1,892 n Location – Situated in the beautiful north woods Total number students served ...... 1,071 Pine Technical College, located halfway between Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 755 of Minnesota, Northwest Technical College’s Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 437 Duluth and the Twin Cities, is an ideal place for Percent female ...... 72.8% mission is to integrate the value of work with Percent female ...... 68.9% every type of student. Percent male ...... 27.2% educational experiences to develop resourceful Percent male ...... 31.1% n A collaborative Associate in Arts degree with Percent students of color ...... 14.6% lifelong learners. Percent students of color ...... 4.9% Mesabi Range Community and Technical College n Aligned with Bemidji State University – allows students the chance to complete their DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Science, Northwest Technical College and the nearby DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Science, first two years of a four-year degree on the Pine Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, certificates university have a unique relationship that Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, certificates Technical College campus. extends some benefits of attending a four-year n With several Associate in Science degrees, LARGEST PROGRAMS: Practical nursing; university, including housing, meal plans, the LARGEST PROGRAMS: Practical nursing, students who want to begin a four-year degree residential plumbing and heating, ventilating and recreation and fitness center, health services and gunsmithing, automotive and take advantage of lower tuition rates can air conditioning; general business; construction credit transfer options. focus on a major or profession-oriented area. electricity; dental assisting n Technology – Wireless Internet access and UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Gunsmithing, public welfare n The college’s technical programs are designed computer kiosks are available throughout the financial worker, management of information to allow students a great opportunity to gain

UNIQUE PROGRAMS: High-performance engine campus. systems, mechanical engineering employment. Examples include automotive, machinist, industrial model making n Online education – Programs in accounting, administrative careers, accounting, computer and administrative support, supervisory leadership, STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Student government, information sciences, and nursing and human STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Campus government, medical secretary technology and individual student and professional organizations, intramural services. SkillsUSA, Phi Theta Kappa honor society occupation preparation. sports, academic organizations and clubs n Pine Technical College is participating in n Warm and welcoming – Students experience two of the system’s Centers of Excellence – HOUSING: The college is aligned with Bemidji personal attention, small classes, accessible HOUSING: The college has no on-campus student HealthForce Minnesota and the 360° Center for www.mnscu.edu State University, and students are eligible to faculty, learning enrichment services and original housing, but many rental units are available within Manufacturing and Applied Engineering. |

contract with the university for residence hall artwork on campus. walking distance of the campus. The college helps n Pine Technical College is a national model in its housing and meal plans. Private housing lists are n Campus visits – Campus visits are encouraged students find rental housing. use of telecommunications and other distance available from Enrollment Services. for students and their families. Visits may be education tools. scheduled by visiting the college’s Web site, n A vibrant student life environment provides an www.ntcmn.edu, or by calling (218) 333-6645. opportunity to meet classmates, join clubs and experience new activities. n The college’s location gives students the best of both worlds – outdoor experiences and proximity

2-year state colleges to Duluth and the Twin Cities.

8060275_13-32.indd 28 8/6/08 2:38:35 PM Ridgewater College Riverland Community College www.ridgewater.edu www.riverland.edu

Admissions: (320) 222-5977 TTY: 1-800-627-3529 Admissions: (507) 433-0820 TTY: 1-800-627-3529 To arrange a campus visit: (320) 222-5200 To arrange a campus visit: (507) 433-0820

Mailing address: 2101 15th Ave. N.W. Mailing address: 1900 8th Ave. N.W. Willmar, MN 56201 Austin, MN 55912 City/population: Hutchinson/13,977 Willmar/18,948 City/population: Albert Lea/18,184 Austin/23,702

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,606 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,701 FAFSA code: 005252 FAFSA code: 002335

ENROLLMENT: available within walking distance of each campus. ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS Total number students served ...... 5,615 The college provides students the most recent Total number students served ...... 4,664 Riverland is a comprehensive community college Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 3,196 listings available for rental housing. Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 2,273 inspiring learning for living through a personalized Percent female ...... 55.9% Percent female ...... 53.9% educational environment. Percent male ...... 44.1% HIGHLIGHTS Percent male ...... 46.1% n Locations in Albert Lea, Austin and the Percent students of color ...... 5.6% Ridgewater College is a comprehensive community Percent students of color ...... 7.9% Owatonna College and University Center make and technical college with campuses in Willmar and it convenient to earn the first two years of a DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate Hutchinson. With more than 100 programs of study DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate bachelor’s degree or complete one of more in Science, Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, to choose from, you’ll find what’s right for you at in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in than 50 career program options in accounting, certificates Ridgewater College. Applied Science, diplomas, certificates business, business and office technology; n Liberal arts programs offer many options to construction; computer technology; health; LARGEST PROGRAMS: Liberal arts, health, individuals interested in completing the first two LARGEST PROGRAMS: Liberal arts and sciences, management; manufacturing; service; and agriculture and management, business, veterinary years of a bachelor’s degree in virtually any major. nursing, human services, construction electrician, transportation. technology n The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum will transfer business n Support services are available to help students to any public university in Minnesota when improve study skills, locate resources, address

UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Activity director, advanced completed as a package. UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Associate in Art, business personal issues, make strong career decisions or 2-year state colleges collision services, agronomy technology, audio n Dozens of career and technical programs use state emphasis; Associate in Fine Arts degree: art, arrange the details of a smooth college transfer. technology, calibration engineering technology, of-the-art technology in providing students the music, theater; pharmacy technology, production n Riverland offers degrees, diplomas and computer art and publishing, dairy management, training they need to excel in their chosen industry. technician, patient care associate certificates via distance learning (online and insurance claim representative, nondestructive n Student services such as financial aid, academic and interactive television). This provides a flexible testing technology, universal care personal counseling, tutoring, academic support INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: Women’s golf, opportunity for busy students. centers and more help students achieve their goals. volleyball, basketball, fastpitch softball; men’s golf, n Big Day On Campus is a special day offered INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: Women’s volleyball, n Ridgewater’s experience with simulation in baseball, basketball monthly during the school year for high school

basketball; men’s soccer, football, wrestling, health care education has earned recognition as students to experience Riverland. Participants | basketball, baseball; co-ed golf. All NJCAA Division a partner in the HealthForce Minnesota Center of STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Student Senate, Student tour campus, hear about student life and meet www.mnscu.edu III except men’s soccer, which is NJCAA Division I Excellence. Ambassadors, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, faculty. n Many student organizations and activities provide music, theater, intramural sports, SkillsUSA-VICA, n The college has a world-class health-science STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Student government, students opportunities to be involved, meet new International Club, R.I.O.T Christian Fellowship, education simulation center for nurses, college ambassadors, choir, theater, Phi Theta people and develop leadership skills. Riverland Community Gay-Straight Alliance, Riverland radiographers and lab technicians. Kappa honor society, student newspaper, student n Lifetime job placement services help graduates Gaming Club, Criminal Justice Society, Human Services n Riverland is among a small group of community and professional organizations, many program- land a job in their chosen career field. Club, Left Ear Art Club, ACCENT literary magazine colleges in the Minnesota State Colleges and

related clubs n Cooperative agreements with universities for Universities system that offer an Associate in Fine |

specified programs enable students to complete HOUSING: Riverland’s student housing offers an Arts degree in three areas: art, music or theater. HOUSING: Ridgewater College has no on-campus a bachelor’s degree while remaining on opportunity for 84 students to live on the Austin student housing, but affordable rental units are Ridgewater’s campuses. campus. 29

8060275_13-32.indd 29 8/6/08 2:38:43 PM Rochester Community & Technical College St. Cloud Technical College www.rctc.edu www.sctc.edu

Admissions: (507) 285-7265 College: (320) 308-5000 Toll-free: 1-800-247-1296 TTY: 1-800-627-3529 Admissions: (320)308-5089 TTY: (320) 308-5988 To arrange a campus visit: (507) 280-2916 To arrange a campus visit: (320) 308-5089

Mailing address: 851 30th Ave. S.E. Mailing address: 1540 Northway Drive Rochester, MN 55904 St. Cloud, MN 56303 City/population: Rochester/98,649 City/population: St. Cloud/64,711

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,820 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,614 FAFSA code: 002373 FAFSA code: 005534

ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS ENROLLMENT: HOUSING: St. Cloud Technical College has no n on-campus student housing, but numerous rentals Total number students served ...... 7,443 Rochester Community and Technical College Total number students served ...... 5,218 are available within a two-mile radius of the Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 4,273 was founded in 1915 on a motion by Dr. Charles Full-year equivalent enrollment ...... 2,782 campus. Students may live in the dorms at St. Percent female...... 62.9% Mayo to the Rochester School Board. Rochester is Percent female ...... 46.9% Cloud State University; a limited number of spots Percent male ...... 37.1% Minnesota’s oldest community college and one of Percent male ...... 53.1% are available. Percent students of color ...... 13.4% the nation’s oldest original community colleges. Percent students of color ...... 6.4% n The college serves approximately 7,500 students HIGHLIGHTS DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate in credit-based enrollment and 3,000 in noncredit DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Science, n St. Cloud Technical College is located in one of in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in courses. Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, certificates, n the fastest-growing communities in Minnesota. Applied Science, diplomas, certificates Rochester consistently lands near or at the top of advanced technical certificates several of the nation’s “Most Livable Cities” lists. n The college offers certificates, diplomas and n degrees that can be completed in two years or LARGEST PROGRAMS: Liberal arts, nursing, allied Rochester is Minnesota’s third-largest city and LARGEST PROGRAMS: Sales and management, less in more than 90 career majors. health, business administrative technology, business home to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic and IBM. practical nursing, health care technician, electrical n n Students learn in a hands-on environment and are The college offers more than 70 credit-based construction technology, architectural construction prepared for the workplace upon graduation. UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Dental hygiene, equine programs with more than 130 credential technology options in the areas of liberal arts, allied health, n A wide range of courses are offered online. science, horticulture technology, surgical n St. Cloud Technical College graduates get jobs technology, veterinary technician business, services and technical career pathways. UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Echocardiography, sonography, n in their field of study. Job placement rates Rochester ranks among the top six of the 32 cardiovascular technology, water environment average 96 percent over the last five years. INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: Nationally Minnesota State Colleges and Universities for online technology, land surveying and civil engineering n Students may obtain an Associate in Arts (transfer renowned varsity Division III athletics. Women’s credits taken in the 2007-2008 academic year. n degree) through a collaborative arrangement with basketball, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball; men’s Rochester is the only college in the Minnesota INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: Women’s basketball, Anoka-Ramsey Community College. baseball, basketball, football, golf, wrestling State Colleges and Universities system that offers softball, volleyball; men’s basketball, baseball

www.mnscu.edu a unique Online Accelerated Option. Students can n A Bachelor in Applied Science degree is offered

| take one class at a time every four weeks over two in management and education at St. Cloud STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Student life includes STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Student Senate, American Technical College through a partnership with more than 25 clubs and organizations, fine arts years to complete an associate degree completely Advertising Federation, Central Minnesota Printing Southwest Minnesota State University. opportunities in music and theater, and student online in an accelerated format. Students step in Professionals, Central Minnesota Builders Association, n A child care facility is located on campus. ambassador and student government programs. and step out to meet their needs. American Drafting and Design Association, American n n The college provides a variety of supportive The college is part of a learning alliance with Society of Certified Engineering Technicians, Business services, including tutoring, academic HOUSING: An apartment complex on college Winona State University. This long-term partnership Professionals of America, Delta Epsilon Chi, American counseling and career advising. property provides student housing. offers certificate programs through master’s Dental Assistants Association, Phi Theta Kappa n The college foundation awards more than degrees, all delivered on the Rochester campus. honor society, SkillsUSA Automotive, Multi-Cultural $150,000 in scholarships annually. 2-year state colleges Club, Autobody, Culinary Arts, Child and Adult

n Campus tours are available Friday mornings. | Care Education, Somali Student Club, Drama Club, To schedule a tour, visit www.sctc.edu/tours. Medium Heavy Truck Club 30

8060275_13-32.indd 30 8/6/08 2:38:52 PM Saint Paul College South Central College www.saintpaul.edu explore.southcentral.edu

Admissions: (651) 846-1600 TTY: (651) 846-1548 Admissions: (507) 389-7220 TTY: (507) 389-7200 To arrange a campus visit: (651) 846-1666 To arrange a campus visit: (507) 389-7220

Mailing address: 235 Marshall Ave. Mailing address: 1920 Lee Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 North Mankato, MN 56003 City/population: St. Paul/286,620 City/population: Faribault/22,733 Mankato area/48,310 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,399 FAFSA code: 005533 Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,515 FAFSA code: 005537

ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS ENROLLMENT: HIGHLIGHTS n Total number students served ...... 7,645 Start here. Go anywhere. The college will help Total number students served ...... 4,857 South Central College is the newest Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 3,276 you get where you want to go. That might be Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 2,344 comprehensive community and technical college Percent female ...... 53.9% completing one of 70 career-focused programs, Percent female ...... 53.2% in Minnesota. The college offers students more Percent male ...... 46.1% starting a bachelor’s degree or meeting continuing Percent male ...... 46.8% choices, better value and unlimited opportunities. Percent students of color ...... 44.4% education needs. Percent students of color ...... 5.9% The college offers an Associate in Arts degree in n The college has a long and rich history of helping liberal arts and sciences that allows students to DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate students succeed in high-demand careers since DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Arts, Associate take the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, in in Science, Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, 1910. in Science, Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, addition to more than 50 career and professional n certificates The liberal arts and sciences program offers certificates majors. South Central College has campuses in transfer credits that allow students to take the two communities – Faribault and North Mankato. n LARGEST PROGRAMS: Liberal arts and sciences, first two years and then transfer to a four-year LARGEST PROGRAMS: Liberal arts and sciences, South Central College has a growing online practical nursing, business and computer science, degree program. nursing, office technology, marketing education, presence and offers fully accredited courses n American Sign Language interpreter, construction Faculty members have the necessary industry accounting and majors taught by the college’s highly trades experience and academic credentials to teach qualified faculty. students the critical skills and knowledge to be n The college emphasizes globalization and UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Agribusiness, carpentry- 2-year state colleges UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Entrepreneurship, American successful. cabinetmaking, civil engineering technology, integrates an international perspective into the n Sign Language interpreter and transliterator, Students have access to technology through community social service, construction field curriculum. Several international travel experiences watchmaking, geomatics (land surveying) and wireless networks and computer labs, including supervision, culinary arts, graphics production, are available to students. n mapping sciences, international trade, energy e-mail and Internet access. medical laboratory technician The college enjoys established partnerships with n process technician, reflexology, personal trainer, Sun Students experience career-focused technical and regional businesses and industries. This provides Center of Excellence, medical laboratory technology liberal arts courses, small classes, state-of-the-art STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Student Senate, student great opportunities for student employment and technology, excellent job placement services, newspaper, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, Business internships.

n STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Student Senate, SkillsUSA, flexible schedules and a diverse student population. Professionals of America, Delta Epsilon Chi, National South Central College offers career counseling, n | African Heritage Student Association, Hispanic Employers rely on the college to fill their need Student Nurses organization, Post-Secondary multicultural services, veterans services and www.mnscu.edu American Student Association, Asian American for skilled and professional employees. The Agriculture Students organization, SkillsUSA, academic support services including tutoring Student Association, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, college’s close link to business and labor ensures environmental action group, speech team, volleyball in math and science, as well as assistance for soccer, Student Ambassadors that programs give you what you need to be club (Faribault campus only) students with disabilities. successful in today’s competitive workplace. n The college foundations provide more than n HOUSING: The college has no on-campus student A scholarship program called Power of You HOUSING: Off-campus housing is available in the area. $250,000 in student scholarships annually, housing, but rental units are within walking distance. provides qualified students graduating from including full-tuition Presidential Scholarships for

The college helps students find rental housing. Minneapolis or St. Paul public schools the high school seniors demonstrating leadership skills |

opportunity to attend Saint Paul College while maintaining a 3.75 or greater grade point tuition free. average. Scholarship deadline is mid-March. 31

8060275_13-32.indd 31 8/6/08 2:38:58 PM Online education: Minnesota Online www.minnesotaonline.org

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8060275_33-42.indd 33 8/6/08 2:43:51 PM 4-year state university programs Graduate Bemidji State Metropolitan State Mankato Minnesota State, Minnesota State Moorhead Cloud State St. Southwest Minnesota State Winona State MinnesotaOnline.org Bemidji State Metropolitan State Mankato Minnesota State, Minnesota State Moorhead Cloud State St. Southwest Minnesota State Winona State MinnesotaOnline.org Bemidji State Metropolitan State Mankato Minnesota State, Minnesota State Moorhead Cloud State St. Southwest Minnesota State Winona State MinnesotaOnline.org

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8060275_33-42.indd 34 8/6/08 2:43:52 PM Bemidji State University www.bemidjistate.edu

Admissions: (218) 755-2040 DEGREES: Associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, TTY: 1-800-627-3529 master’s degrees, undergraduate and graduate To arrange a campus visit: 1-877-236-4354 certificates

Mailing address: LARGEST PROGRAMS: Technological studies, Admissions, Deputy Hall #3 psychology, criminal justice, education, business 1500 Birchmont Drive N.E. administration Bemidji, MN 56601-2699 City/population: Bemidji/13,074 UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Applied engineering, entrepreneurship and small business management, Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $6,756 aquatic biology, environmental studies, clinical FAFSA code: 002336 laboratory science, American Indian studies, design technology, creative and professional writing, ENROLLMENT: sport management, marketing communication, Total number students served ...... 6,533 international business, nursing Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 4,220 Council of Indian Students, International Student nationally for programs, courses and activities Percent female ...... 55.3% SPECIAL OPTIONS: Organization, Ducks Unlimited, Students Today addressing social and environmental concerns. Percent male ...... 44.7% PROGRAM MINORS – Fraud examination, applied Leaders Forever, pep band; intramural and sports- n Small classes: More than half of the university’s Percent students of color ...... 5.3% public policy, Ojibwe, exercise science, geographic recreation programs including flag football, sand classes have 20 or fewer students; only 5 percent information systems, developmental adapted volleyball, broomball, dodgeball, rugby, disc golf; of classes have 50 or more students. physical education, cultural resource management, Student Senate and residence hall councils; Greek n Personal attention: Low student-to-faculty ratio of management information systems, electronic writing, service and social organizations 19-to-1. Professors are accessible outside of class. computer forensics n Excellent students: One of the top Minnesota state HOUSING: Seven residence halls offer many living universities for the percentage of new freshmen EMPHASES/OPTIONS – Construction management, options, from standard singles and doubles to enrolled who ranked in the upper 25 percent of

wetlands ecology, criminalistics, engineering, model single-parent apartments. A newly renovated suites- their high school classes. 4-year state universities making, vocal performance, outdoor education, style hall includes social spaces with fireplaces, n Affordable tuition: Students may take 12 to manufacturing technology, theater production a computer gaming room, a lakeside terrace and 18 credits for the same flat rate. Resident or fire pits. All halls are connected to the campus reciprocity tuition rates are available for all PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS – 15 including underground walkway system and conveniently undergraduates. law, medicine, chiropractic, occupational therapy, located near the fitness and recreation center, n Athletic-academic champions: In 2007-2008, the veterinary medicine, podiatry, osteopathy, pharmacy university dining and campus convenience stores. men’s hockey team captured the College Hockey America regular-season conference title, while INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: Women’s NCAA HIGHLIGHTS conference Athletes of the Year awards were Division I ice hockey, NCAA Division II volleyball, Bemidji State University is a lakeside campus offering earned in both men’s and women’s track and

track and field (indoor and outdoor), basketball, cross arts, sciences and select professional programs in field. Since 2000, nine of Bemidji State’s athletes | country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis; men’s NCAA a personal learning atmosphere focused on the have received Academic All-America honors. www.mnscu.edu Division I ice hockey, NCAA Division II football, track environment, community service and the global family. n Advanced degrees: 13 master’s degree and field (indoor and outdoor), golf, basketball, n Major opportunities: More than 65 majors programs including online graduate degrees baseball and preprofessional programs; many can in education, special education and industrial be customized through an emphasis area, technology. STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Nationally recognized concentration or specialization; more than 400 n Outdoor adventures: In its new lakefront Outdoor Program Center; more than 85 clubs and courses offered online for distance learners. facility, the Outdoor Program Center offers an

organizations in areas such as ceramics, theater, n World view and responsibility: All students study array of learning opportunities and adventures, |

choir, social work, Spanish, political science and global, environmental and civic stewardship from canoeing and hiking locally to backpacking honors. Also special interest organizations including through the liberal arts requirements. Recognized and rock climbing in the western United States. 35

8060275_33-42.indd 35 8/6/08 2:43:58 PM Metropolitan State University www.metrostate.edu

Admissions: (651) 793-1300 DEGREES OFFERED: Bachelor’s degrees, master’s TTY: (651) 772-7687 degrees, applied doctorate degrees, certificates To arrange a campus visit: (651) 793-1300 LARGEST PROGRAMS: Business administration, Mailing address: individualized studies, accounting, criminal justice, 700 Seventh St. E., St. Paul, MN 55106-5000 nursing City/population: St. Paul/286,620 Minneapolis/387,970 UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Doctorate in nursing practice, bachelor’s completion program for Peace Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $5,473 Corps volunteers, computer forensics, early childhood FAFSA code: 010374 education, law enforcement, registered nurse to Master of Science in nursing, screenwriting, technical ENROLLMENT: communication, theater, urban elementary education Total number students served ...... 9,184 Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 4,600 SPECIAL OPTIONS: Percent female ...... 59.3% PROGRAM MINORS – Biology, child psychology, Percent male ...... 40.7% creative writing, criminal justice, ethnic studies, Percent students of color ...... 27.1% industrial and organizational psychology, media literacy, mental health and psychology, practical ethics, project management, theater, violence prevention and intervention

EMPHASES/OPTIONS – Individualized bachelor’s Voices of Indian Council for Educational Success n Offers daytime, evening, online and weekend degree, which includes collaborative programs (VOICES), Women Empowered (WE) classes on two main campuses, plus several with community and technical colleges; urban other locations, with comfortable class sizes and

teacher programs for elementary, middle school HOUSING: The university has no on-campus flexible, innovative scheduling. The Minneapolis and secondary licensure; human services bachelor’s housing, but rental units are available within walking campus is co-located with Minneapolis degree with focus areas including corrections, distance or on local bus lines. Community and Technical College. disability studies, family studies, human services n Awards credits for college-level learning students administration, social gerontology, training and adult HIGHLIGHTS gain through nonclassroom experience. development, violence prevention and intervention n Meets the unique educational needs of those n Encourages creative learning strategies, such living and working in the metropolitan region as as online learning, internships and independent STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Student Senate, student the premier urban public comprehensive university study.

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newspaper, University Activities Board, Theater in the Twin Cities. Works with the Peace Corps to enable volunteers Underground, International Student Organization, n Focuses on providing high-quality, affordable to earn bachelor’s degrees while serving. Graduate Student Advisory Committee, Haute Dish educational programs and services in a student- n Named the Outstanding Advising Technology (online magazine), TRIO Student Union; interest-area centered environment. Innovation winner by the National Academic and professional-focused student organizations n Provides more than 50 undergraduate programs Advising Association for the university’s online such as Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Club, and a number of graduate programs with the orientation. Nursing Student Organization, Psychology Club, option to create individualized degree programs. n Collaborates with Minneapolis Community and Public Relations Student Society of America, Student n Has faculty who bring both practical and Technical College and Saint Paul College for Science Association, Technical Writers Group, Urban theoretical knowledge to their instruction. the Power of You program, which provides the Teacher Club; several ethnic and cultural-specific n Reflects the area’s rich diversity in its students, opportunity for recent graduates of St. Paul or 4-year state universities

organizations such as African American Association, faculty, staff and community partnerships. Minneapolis public high schools to attend college | Asian Student Organization, Lavender Bridge (GLBT n Demonstrates unwavering commitment to civic tuition free. students), The Latinos, Muslim Student Organization, engagement. 36

8060275_33-42.indd 36 8/6/08 2:44:08 PM Minnesota State University, Mankato www.mnsu.edu

Admissions: (507) 389-1822 DEGREES OFFERED: Associate degrees, bachelor’s TTY: 1-800-627-3529 degrees, master’s degrees, applied doctorate To arrange a campus visit: (507) 389-1822 degrees, specialist degrees, undergraduate and graduate certificates Mailing address: 122 Taylor Center, Mankato, MN 56001 LARGEST PROGRAMS: Nursing and prenursing, City/population: Mankato area/48,310 elementary education, business management, biology, law enforcement Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $5,971 FAFSA code: 002360 UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Undergraduate degrees in astronomy, athletic training, automotive engineering ENROLLMENT: technology, aviation management, construction Total number students served ...... 16,350 management, civil engineering, computer Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 13,222 engineering technology, family consumer science, Percent female ...... 53.8% Scandinavian studies, technical communication, Percent male ...... 46.2% urban planning and regional studies; master’s outdoor track, volleyball, bowling; men’s Division I with state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, Percent students of color ...... 7.3% degrees in anthropology, community health, hockey, Division II baseball, basketball, cross country, completed in 2008. experiential education, language education, industrial football, golf, swimming, tennis, indoor and outdoor n Wireless Internet connectivity from all indoor and and organizational psychology, industrial and track, wrestling outdoor study and dining areas. manufacturing engineering, theater arts and drama, n Nation’s only “Rec-Tech” exercise facility, where women’s studies; applied doctorates in counselor STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Nearly 200 organizations, students exercise on 40 aerobic machines while education and supervision, and nursing practice including academic student groups, student accessing e-mail, searching the Internet, listening government and leadership, intramural sports, to Web radio or watching cable TV. SPECIAL OPTIONS: religious organizations, international student groups, n 4,800-square-foot athletic facility includes student PROGRAM MINORS – Business law, corporate and honorary and professional fraternities and sororities, weight room, three student basketball and

community fitness and wellness, development and special interest groups volleyball courts, walking and running track. 4-year state universities adapted physical education, geology, Latin American n One of two ABET-accredited civil engineering studies, military science, teaching English as a HOUSING: Four on-campus residence halls feature programs in Minnesota; nation’s only ABET- Second Language First Year Experience programs for freshmen. New accredited automotive engineering technology suite-style 600-person residence hall opened in 2008. program. EMPHASES/OPTIONS – Art teaching, human resource Many off-campus rental units for upperclassmen are n One of only four M.B.A. programs in Minnesota management, elementary and secondary school within walking distance of campus. accredited by AACSB International. administration, family nurse practitioner, financial n Theater department presents 10 musicals and planning, gerontology, microbiology, public relations, HIGHLIGHTS plays per year in two theaters, plus four summer sports management, toxicology n 85 miles south of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Beautifully productions.

landscaped, 300-acre campus overlooking the n Undergraduate students conduct applied research | www.mnscu.edu | PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS: Agriculture, majestic Minnesota River Valley. side-by-side with nationally recognized faculty chiropractic, dental, engineering, forestry, law, n Campus tours during the academic year every members. medicine, mortuary science, occupational therapy, weekday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and during the n Nationally ranked teams in forensics, Clean optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, summer at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Snowmobile competition, SAE automotive design, physical therapy, podiatric medicine, theology, n 160 majors, 16 preprofessional programs, wrestling, Division I hockey, track and field, veterinary medicine 80 graduate programs. bowling, basketball. n More than $83 million in scholarships, n New student union with state’s largest Kasota

INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: Women’s Division assistantships, grants, work-study and loans stone fireplace, two-story food court, and lounge

I hockey, Division II basketball, cross country, golf, available. areas with wireless access. soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, indoor and n 70,000-square-foot addition to science building, 37

8060275_33-42.indd 37 8/6/08 2:44:14 PM Minnesota State University Moorhead www.go.mnstate.edu

Admissions: 1-800-593-7246 DEGREES OFFERED: Certificates, associate degrees, TTY: 1-800-627-3529 bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, applied doctorate To arrange a campus visit: www.go.mnstate.edu degrees, specialist degrees, graduate certificates

Mailing address: LARGEST PROGRAMS: Elementary education, 1104 7th Ave. S., Moorhead, MN 56563 mass communications, biosciences, business City/population: Moorhead-Fargo/126,709 administration, art

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $5,764 UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Athletic training, community FAFSA code: 002367 health, construction management, East Asian studies, film studies, geosciences, gerontology, health services ENROLLMENT: administration, industrial technology, international Total number students served ...... 8,968 studies, music composition, music industry, operations Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 6,661 management, paralegal, speech/language/hearing Percent female ...... 58.9% science Percent male ...... 41.1% Percent students of color ...... 5.8% SPECIAL OPTIONS: PROGRAM MINORS – Astronomy, coaching, language and literacy, religious studies, Spanish, theater dance, women’s studies HOUSING: Seven residence halls and an on-campus n Average class size of 24 ensures personalized EMPHASES/OPTIONS – Archaeology, biotechnology, apartment complex offer a variety of living options, learning in an engaging environment. computer music, digital design and production, including a freshman honors floor. Rental housing is n Among the least expensive four-year residential film and video music, graphic design, health and available near campus. universities in Minnesota. medical sciences, integrated advertising and public n More than $50 million in scholarships, grants,

relations, online journalism, specific special education HIGHLIGHTS loans and work-study available. disabilities n Fargo-Moorhead, located 3.5 hours northwest n Students conduct research and creative projects of the Twin Cities, is home to more than 25,000 with faculty and present at regional and national PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS – Agriculture, college students. conferences. architecture, chiropractic, dentistry, engineering, n Campus tours are available Monday through n High-speed wireless Internet access is available forestry, medicine, mortuary science, occupational Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. when classes throughout most of campus. therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, are in session. n Offers 75 majors with 138 emphases and options,

www.mnscu.edu physician’s assistant, respiratory care, veterinary n Tri-College University lets students take courses 16 preprofessional programs and 37 areas of |

science, wildlife management at North Dakota State University and Concordia teacher licensure preparation. College at the Minnesota State University n Professors teach 99 percent of the classes and INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: Women’s basketball, Moorhead tuition rate. are also advisors and mentors. cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and n Off-site programs are available on the campuses n Dragon Core is the university’s signature diving, tennis, track, volleyball; men’s basketball, of North Hennepin Community College, Century curriculum for lifelong learning. cross country, football, track, wrestling College and Anoka-Ramsey Community College. n Interconnected, smoke-free campus with easy n Minneapolis-St. Paul regional office: access to parking and transportation. STUDENT ACTIVITIES: More than 120 (952) 226-1055. organizations, academic clubs, honor societies, n Seven faculty members named as Minnesota musical groups, political and service clubs, intramural Professor the Year by the Carnegie Foundation 4-year state universities

sports and recreation, fraternities and sororities, for the Advancement of Teaching in the past | newspaper, radio station and “Campus News” 20 years, more than any other university in television program Minnesota. 38

8060275_33-42.indd 38 8/6/08 2:44:26 PM St. Cloud State University www.stcloudstate.edu

Admissions: (320) 308-2244 DEGREES OFFERED: Associate degrees, bachelor’s TTY: 1-800-627-3529 degrees, master’s degrees, applied doctoral degrees, To arrange a campus visit: 1-877-654-7278 graduate certificates, specialist degrees, certificates

Mailing address: LARGEST PROGRAMS: Mass communications, 720 4th Ave. S., St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498 management, marketing, elementary education, City/population: St. Cloud/64,711 accounting, finance

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $5,905 UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Meteorology, aviation FAFSA code: 02377 maintenance management, nuclear medicine technology, radiologic technology (X-ray and diagnostic ENROLLMENT: imaging), computer networking, land surveying and Total number students served ...... 20,208 mapping, small business management, statistics, travel Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 14,070 and tourism, women’s studies, insurance, real estate, Percent female ...... 55.8% Latin American studies, hydrology, regulatory affairs Percent male ...... 44.2% and services, cultural resource management (applied Percent students of color ...... 6.8% archaeology), engineering management INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: Women’s hockey, n Nation’s 15th largest producer of teachers with SPECIAL OPTIONS: volleyball, tennis, basketball, soccer, track and field, national award-winning co-teaching model to PROGRAM MINORS – Developmental and adapted Nordic skiing, swimming and diving, cross country, enhance classroom training experience. physical education; African studies; American Indian golf, softball; men’s hockey, tennis, basketball, track n New $11.3 million facility holds chemistry, studies; Chicano/Chicana studies; community health; and field, swimming and diving, cross country, golf, biochemistry, biology, anatomy, immunology, computer networking; dance; data communications; baseball, football, wrestling advanced DNA and mammalian cell culture labs. East Asian studies; ethnic studies; geographic n Students can work on the award-winning school information systems; gerontology; human relations; STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Nearly 250 student newspaper, radio station or television station

military science; outdoor education; reading instruction; organizations in the arts, language and culture, regardless of their major. 4-year state universities religious studies; Russian, Soviet and Eurasian studies; politics and social concerns, recreational sports, n More than $90 million in scholarships, grants, technology studies; therapeutic recreation; optics; student government and the Greeks. Club sports loans and work-study opportunities are distributed teaching English as a Second Language; corrections; such as rowing, rugby, lacrosse and soccer offer to students each year. private security; heritage preservation additional intercollegiate competition. n Campus tours can be scheduled online for any weekday of the year. EMPHASES/OPTIONS – 56, including professional HOUSING: The university offers nine residence halls n Nearly every national accreditation available flight, rehabilitation counseling, community on campus; apartments and other housing options for programs and services. counseling, astrophysics, public history, public are nearby. n One hour north of the Twin Cities in a city relations, publications, advertising, broadcasting, of 65,000 in a metro area of 230,000.

news editorial, linguistics, piano pedagogy, creative HIGHLIGHTS n Successful graduates abound; for example, John | writing, applied statistics, actuarial science, n 175 majors, minors and pre-professional programs Stumpf, president and chief executive officer of www.mnscu.edu construction management, electro-optics, applied in business, fine arts and humanities, social Wells Fargo, which has 160,000 employees and sociology, graphic design, photography, drawing, sciences, education and science and engineering 6,000 locations. printing, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics and 50 master’s degrees. n Global focus includes 1,025 students from 80 PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS – Chiropractic, countries on campus and study-abroad programs dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, physical therapy, in 20 countries.

physician assistant, podiatry, veterinary, agriculture, n G.R. Herberger College of Business was the second |

forestry, medical records, horticulture, dental hygiene, in Minnesota, 30 years ago, to be nationally and pharmacy, occupational therapy, mortuary science internationally accredited. Now in new quarters. 39

8060275_33-42.indd 39 8/6/08 2:44:37 PM Southwest Minnesota State University www.southwestmsu.edu

Admissions: (507) 537-6286 DEGREES OFFERED: Associate in Science, TTY: 1-800-627-3529 bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees To arrange a campus visit: (507) 537-6286 LARGEST PROGRAMS: Business, education, Mailing address: English, social work, marketing 1501 State St., Marshall, MN 56258 City/population: Marshall/13,031 UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Culinology, hospitality management, honors program, agronomy, global Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $6,412 studies, radio and TV, professional writing and FAFSA code: 002375 communication

ENROLLMENT: SPECIAL OPTIONS: Total number students served ...... 7,456 PROGRAM MINORS – Adapted physical education, Full-year-equivalent enrollment ...... 3,689 anthropology, classical studies, coaching, criminal Percent female ...... 59.6% justice, French, geography, geology, Latin American Percent male ...... 40.4% studies, leadership studies, rural and regional Percent students of color ...... 6.2% studies, social welfare, speech education, women’s studies, writing

EMPHASES/OPTIONS – Biology, sports management, HIGHLIGHTS n A Web site – www.southwestmsu.edu – that exercise science, health care management Southwest Minnesota State University is a fully answers your questions and makes scheduling a accredited liberal arts institution, the youngest of campus visit as easy as the click of a button. PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS – Agriculture, the seven four-year universities in the Minnesota n Visit days: Fall Preview Days, Oct. 16-17; A Day at chiropractic, dentistry, engineering, fishery and State Colleges and Universities system. The university SMSU, Nov. 15; Spring Getaway Day, March 28, wildlife management, forestry, law, medicine, offers a high-quality education at an affordable 2009. Call 1-800-642-0684. n ministry, mortuary science, nursing, occupational price. The university offers 50 undergraduate majors, A global studies program that combines therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, 44 minors, four associate-degree majors and four classroom instruction with study opportunities veterinary medicine master’s programs. around the world. n A $16 million Regional Event Center opening n Flexible course offerings that allow for degrees INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: NCAA Division in August 2008 for Southwest Minnesota State to be pursued both on and off campus. II member. Women’s basketball, golf, soccer, University football and soccer and for speakers, n High-speed Internet access, a renovated library softball, tennis, volleyball; men’s football, baseball, concerts and conferences. and wireless access across most of the campus. basketball, wrestling; co-ed wheelchair basketball n A new agronomy major offered in the fall 2008 n Student-to-faculty radio of 23-to-1; students are | www.mnscu.edu

to meet the growing number of opportunities in names, not numbers. STUDENT ACTIVITIES: More than 100 clubs agriculture and related industries. n Students’ academic achievements are highlighted and organizations, including student government, n The world’s only bachelor’s degree in culinogy, during the annual Undergraduate Research newspaper, literary magazine, radio and TV, fine arts, approved by the Research Chefs Association. Conference, Student Philosophy Conference and social, environmental, recreational, and academic- n A campus built with accessibility in mind, Fine Arts Celebration. related clubs and organizations featuring interconnected academic buildings. n Mustang sports teams compete in the finest NCAA n A unique Academic Commons incorporating all Division II conference in the country, the Northern HOUSING: 1,000 students live on campus in support services that help students reach their Sun Intercollegiate Conference. residence halls that offer a number of housing academic goals. n More than $78 million in construction, renovation options, from single rooms to apartment-style n A student population from across the globe, and upgrades over the past five years. 4-year state universities

living. A new 141-bed residence apartment opened including 300 international students representing n Located in a safe community of 13,000 yearly | recently, and a new 250-bed residence hall is under 31 countries. honored as one of America’s best small towns. construction. 40

8060275_33-42.indd 40 8/6/08 2:44:50 PM Winona State University www.winona.edu

Admissions: (507) 457-5100 DEGREES: Associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, TTY: (507) 457-2410 master’s degrees, applied doctorate degrees, To arrange a campus visit: specialist degrees 1-800-DIAL-WSU (342-5978) LARGEST PROGRAMS: Education (early childhood, Mailing address: elementary and secondary), math and computer P.O. Box 5838, Winona, MN 55987 science, business administration, social work, City/population: Winona/27,324 nursing, mass communication

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $6,301 UNIQUE PROGRAMS: Child advocacy studies, FAFSA code: 002394 composite materials engineering, master’s and doctoral program in nursing, paralegal, aviation and ENROLLMENT: airway science, music business, graphic design Total number students served ...... 9,344 Full-year equivalent enrollment ...... 7,911 SPECIAL OPTIONS: Percent female ...... 62.3% PROGRAM MINORS – Adventure tourism, airway Percent male ...... 37.7% science aviation, biochemistry, business law, dance, Percent students of color ...... 4.6% electronics, geography, global studies, intercultural communication, international business

EMPHASES/OPTIONS – Advertising, broadcasting, journalism, photojournalism, public relations, law enforcement, corrections, cell and molecular biology, ecology, water resources management University Apartments at East Lake are connected by n Winona State University is home to the National shuttle bus to the central Winona campus. Numerous Child Protection Training Center, offering

PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS – Dentistry, off-campus rental housing opportunities are available experience and training for caring professionals 4-year state universities engineering, law, medicine, mortuary science, within five blocks of campus. from the judicial system, social services and law optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician enforcement from across the nation. assistant, veterinary medicine HIGHLIGHTS n The Winona State University men’s basketball n Ranked as a “top-tier” institution among team was the NCAA Division II National Champion INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS: Fifteen men’s and Midwestern universities by U.S. News & World in 2006 and 2008. women’s NCAA-II varsity sports: women’s basketball, Report and ranked among the “Best in the n Winona State University students devote more cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, Midwest” by The Princeton Review. than 15,000 hours annually to local youth tennis, track and field, volleyball; men’s baseball, n For the 12th consecutive year, Winona State mentoring programs. basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis University is one of America’s 100 Best College n Winona State University recently celebrated the

Buys, recognizing quality and value. sesquicentennial of its founding as the first public | STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Student government n Winona State University is the lead institution teacher’s college west of the Mississippi River. www.mnscu.edu and more than 210 student social, service and in HealthForce Minnesota, a collaborative n Together with Winona State University-Rochester, professional clubs and organizations for academics, program with other Minnesota State Colleges and the university offers 82 academic majors, 10 pre fine arts, athletics, media, culture and cultural Universities and health care providers involved in professional options, eight master’s options and issues, and religion. The university holds professional advancing Minnesota as a leader in health care one doctoral program. cultural programs as well as student theatrical, education, practice, research and innovation. musical and dance performances. n Winona State University is a “laptop university”

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The 32 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities: n Produce about 34,000 graduates each year. n Enroll 64 percent of the state’s undergraduate students. n Educate 52 percent of the state’s new teaching graduates, 82 percent of new nursing graduates and 89 percent of new law enforcement graduates. n More than 87 percent of graduates get jobs related to their ﬁ eld of study.

Learn more at www.mnscu.edu.

Technical notes: “Tuition and fees” is annual tuition based on a full-time credit load of 15 credits per semester and fees. Enrollment data is from 2006-2007, the most recent data available. “Total number stu dents served” is unduplicated annual headcount. “Full-year-equivalent enrollment” is calculated by adding up the credits taken by all students and dividing by the number of credits considered to be a full-time course load of 30 credits per year for undergraduate students. Percentages for female and male students and stu dents of color are percentages of unduplicated headcount based on known factors. Colleges and universities vary in the percentages of students for whom race and ethnicity is known, ranging from 99.8 percent to 79.7 percent. City population figures are from the state demographer’s office. Sources: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Policy and Planning Office; Minnesota Department of Administration

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