Extraordinary Education. Exceptional Value. 2016–2017 guide to state colleges and universities CENTRAL CAMPUS METRO LOCATIONS NORTHEAST BY REGION NORTHWEST SOUTHEAST SOUTHWEST NHED-Rainy River Community College International Falls Northland Community & Technical College Thief River Falls Northland Community NHED-Vermilion & Technical College Community College East Grand Forks Bemidji State Ely University NHED-Mesabi Range College Bemidji Virginia Northwest NHED-Hibbing NHED-Mesabi Range College Technical College Community College Eveleth Bemidji Hibbing NHED-Itasca Minnesota State Minnesota State Community College Grand Rapids University Moorhead Community and Lake Superior Moorhead Technical College College Detroit Lakes Duluth Minnesota Minnesota State Fond du Lac Tribal & Minnesota State Universities State Community and Community College Community Technical College Cloquet Minnesota State Colleges and Technical Wadena College Moorhead Central Lakes College Minnesota Central Lakes Brainerd METRO AREA State Community College Pine Technical & and Technical College Staples Fergus Falls Community College Anoka Anoka-Ramsey Pine City Technical Community College Coon Rapids Alexandria Technical & College Anoka Community College Century Alexandria St. Cloud Technical & North Hennepin College Community College Anoka-Ramsey Hennepin Community Technical Community College White Bear Lake St. Cloud State College College Brooklyn Park University Cambridge Brooklyn Park Metropolitan State St. Cloud University Ridgewater Minneapolis College Minneapolis Metropolitan State Community & University Willmar Technical College Ridgewater St. Paul Minnesota West College Minneapolis Saint Paul Community Hennepin College Inver Hills Minnesota West Hutchinson & Technical Technical St. Paul Community Community & College Minneapolis St. Paul College Normandale College Technical College Canby Eden Prairie Community Inver Grove Granite Falls College Heights Bloomington Southwest Minnesota Minnesota State University State College Dakota County South Central Marshall Southeast Technical College College South Central Red Wing Rosemount North Mankato Minnesota West College Minnesota Minnesota State Faribault Community & University, Mankato State College Technical College Mankato Riverland Rochester Southeast Pipestone Community Community and Winona Minnesota West College Technical College Winona Community & Minnesota West Owatonna Rochester State Community & Technical College University Jackson Technical Riverland Riverland Winona College Community College Community College Worthington Albert Lea Austin 07/16 Table of Contents Begin Your Journey with Minnesota State ........................................................................1 Step 1: Determine the best path for you .................................................................... 2 Step 2: Get to know Minnesota State ........................................................................ 3 Step 3: Consider the cost of college ...........................................................................4 Step 4: Explore options to pay for college ................................................................. 5 Step 5: Learn about resources available to help you succeed ................................... 6 Step 6: Consider life outside the classroom ............................................................... 7 Step 7: Earn your degree faster .................................................................................. 8 Step 8: Determine if transfer might be right for you .................................................. 9 Step 9: Consider the future: employability, connectivity, adaptability ................... 10 Step 10: Get started with the college or university that is right for you .................. 11 Choosing a State College ................................................................................................12 State College: Associate Degree, Transfer, and Technical Programs .......................13 State College Profiles................................................................................................18 Choosing a State University ........................................................................................... 32 State University Undergraduate Programs ............................................................. 33 State University Graduate Programs ...................................................................... 34 State University Profiles .......................................................................................... 35 Begin Your Journey with Minnesota State Nestled among the 11,842 lakes and beautiful scenery that make Our colleges and universities provide a critical educational up the landscape of Minnesota are 54 campus locations in 47 foundation that you can use throughout your lifetime no matter communities that represent Minnesota State, a system of 37 distinct what your aspirations may be. public colleges and universities. Minnesota State was formed to help Additionally, students and employers alike can rest assured you create your best future by providing the most affordable, Minnesota State provides a high quality education. Our colleges greatest value higher education options in Minnesota. and universities are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Our nearly 400,000 students represent every part of the state, come and many of the academic programs offered have received from all walks of life, and have a wide range of talent and ambition. specialized accreditations. Accreditation not only ensures that Just as our students are unique, so are our colleges and universities, quality standards have been met, but is also recognized by select each offering a wide array of academics, resources, and support to institutions if you wish to transfer and is highly regarded by certain assist you in launching your future. employers and professional associations. We are also proud to partner with business and industry throughout As you prepare to achieve your goals and dreams, the following Minnesota and beyond. We strive to align our academics offerings pages are designed to take you on a step-by-step journey to with the needs of business and industry in high-growth, high- consider your options. We sincerely hope, as you peruse demand employment sectors, and we are proud to provide the talent the pages, the colleges and universities of Minnesota State will and training the marketplace demands to assist our students in be among your top choices to provide you with an extraordinary quickly obtaining employment after graduation. education at an exceptional value. 1 Step 1: Determine the best path for you How can Minnesota State colleges and universities help me reach my goals? Wish to start a career or complete your Need flexible scheduling or education quickly? online options? If you are looking to start or advance your career Most of our colleges and universities offer day, night, quickly, Minnesota State provides a variety of and weekend courses, both on-campus and online, as community and technical college options that well as some accelerated learning options that allow can allow you to take classes or earn a certificate you to take classes at the time most convenient to you. or associate degree in two years or less. Turn to page Visit or call the college or university of your choice 18 to learn more about our colleges. for more information on the options for the programs or classes that interest you. Options also exist to Want to earn your bachelor’s or another complete your degree, certificate, or diploma entirely degree without a mountain of debt? online. Through MinnesotaOnlineSupport.org you Start and finish your bachelor’s degree at one of our can find thousands of online courses and nearly 600 universities, or complete the first two years of your programs offered through Minnesota State colleges degree program at one of our colleges, and transfer and universities. on to a university. Whichever way you decide is right Not sure where to start? for you, Minnesota State will be able to provide you outstanding transfer options to minimize cost. Turn to Not sure which path is right for you? Our colleges page 35 to learn more about our universities. and universities are staffed with advisors, counselors, transfer specialists, financial aid officers, faculty, Interested in non-credit, short-term and many more people who can help you find the education options to advance direction that is right for you. Visit a college or university in person, or visit www.mnscu.edu your career? to learn more. In addition to the many for-credit programs and classes offered by our colleges and universities, most also offer a variety of non-credit training courses through continuing education and customized training programs that are designed to serve individuals seeking quick or specialized training. Such training can be offered at one of our campuses or on-site at local businesses, organizations, and other locations. Search “Plan Your Education” at www.careerwise.mnscu.edu to learn 40,913 more about continuing education and customized Number of degrees, training options. certificates, and diplomas awarded each year 2 Step 2: Get to know Minnesota State What makes Minnesota State extraordinary? 395,677 3,786 9,126 Number of students Number of Dedicated faculty attending our colleges and academic programs focused on universities each year student success $ 591 54 62.6% Number of online Convenient Percentage of State programs