Alexandria Technical College

City/population: Alexandria / 11,481

Tuition and fees (2009-2010): $4,657

FAFSA code: 005544

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 3,421
Full-time students: 63.2%
Part-time students: 36.8%
Percent female: 44.4%
Percent male: 55.6%
Percent students of color: 2.3%

Degrees offered: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, certificates

Largest programs: Law enforcement, nursing, diesel mechanics (partnership with Ziegler, Inc., the Caterpillar dealer for Minnesota and Iowa), marine and small engine mechanic (partnerships with Arctic Cat and Briggs ∓ Stratton)

Unique programs: Communication art and design, computer and voice networking, concrete mason, fluid power technology, fashion management, health and fitness specialist, hotel-restaurant management, mechatronics (combines mechanical, electronic and networking systems)

Student activities: American Society of Interior Designers, Business Professionals of America, Child Development Club, Delta Epsilon Chi, intramural sports, Law Enforcement Club, National Association of Home Builders, National Kitchen and Bath Association, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, service learning, SkillsUSA, Student Senate

Housing: Alexandria Technical College has no on-campus student housing, but many community rental units are within walking distance of the campus. The college provides a housing list describing rental facilities.

Highlights

• Job placement rates for graduates have been around 95 percent for several decades.
• Recognized in the Minnesota Office of Higher Education's "Minnesota Measures" 2007 and 2008 reports on education, Alexandria Technical College had the highest percentages of public two-year colleges in Minnesota in student retention, student graduation rate and combined student graduation and transfer rate.
• Many associate degrees are available that fully transfer toward completion of bachelor’s degrees at universities, including Bemidji State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University Moorhead; and Southwest Minnesota State University.
• Numerous programs can be completed entirely online, freeing students from commuting, finding parking or carrying materials between locations.
• A rich history includes excellence in instruction, high academic expectations of students and a great number of partnerships with local, state, national and international businesses and industries.
• The college’s foundation awards more than $100,000 in student support and scholarships each year.

Last updated: 09/09