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Public, 2-Year
Thief River Falls, MN

Northland Community and Technical College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in MN. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$6,262

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

43.6%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$44,425

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Northland Community and Technical College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Thief River Falls, MN. With a competitive tuition profile of $6,262, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 43.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$12,524

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$14,425

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$131,726

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$275,976

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 44%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Northland Community and Technical College is $12,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
59.0%
41.0%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
74.4%
Black
9.1%
Hispanic
8.0%
Two or more
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.7%
Asian
1.6%
International
1.0%
Unknown
1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$6,262

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$9,399
$30k - $48k$10,040
$48k - $75k$12,540
$75k+$15,905

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$12,000
Pell Grant Recipients21.8%
Using Federal Loans24.4%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment54.5%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$5,062
Avg. Pell Grant$4,265
Avg. State/Local Grant$2,288
Avg. Institutional Grant$1,549
Students Receiving Grants72.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

62.3%

Success

43.6%

In-State Cost

$6,262

Age 25+ Students

31.0%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 8

Working at 6yr

1,326 students

Local City Insights

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