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# Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Rural Minnesota community college focused on health professions with tuition under $6,000 annually.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 44.80755, -95.56172

### Summary

Rural Minnesota community college focused on health professions with tuition under $6,000 annually.

### Description

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a public two-year institution in Granite Falls, Minnesota, serving a rural region with career-focused programs. The college enrolls approximately 3,400 students and specializes in health professions and related fields, preparing graduates for immediate workforce entry or transfer to four-year institutions.

Tuition is $5,848 annually for both in-state and out-of-state students, with a total cost of attendance of $8,448 when including room and board. This low-cost structure makes the college accessible to students from the surrounding rural community and beyond.

As a regional two-year college, Minnesota West serves students seeking affordable pathways into healthcare careers or general education completion before transferring. The institution is well-suited for working adults, rural students, and those pursuing technical credentials in high-demand fields. For more information, visit www.mnwest.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 173,638
- **State**: MN
- **City**: Granite Falls
- **Address**: 1593 11th Ave
- **Zip Code**: 56241
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.mnwest.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Rural
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $5,848
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $5,848
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $8,448
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $8,448
- **Room and Board**: $2,600
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 3,438
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $33,088,000
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Associate Large/Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Health Professions and Related Programs