900 Highway 34 East
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Servicing more than 5,000 students across four campuses, Minnesota Community Technical College is a one-stop shop for a transfer or career diploma. For transfer students, Minnesota Community Technical College offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees in more than 65 areas of study. To help make your transfer smooth, on-campus academic advisors will help you plan your program of study and research four-year institutions to attend after MCTC. Those going for a certificate program of study will have a broad range of options as well. With 65+ diploma and certificate programs available in areas including Cancer Registry Management, PowerSports Technology, and Fire Service Preparation, Minnesota Community technical College is a great stepping stone to your career. The Fergus Falls and Moorhead campuses both offer residence halls that give students the chance to meet and greet their campus.

Starting a degree program is just the tip of the iceberg. Dedicated to student success, Minnesota Community Technical College provides an array of support services for those who need help. Students with family, work, or scheduling conflicts have the option of completing their course work through online or distance education mediums. The school also provides personal counseling services, new student orientation workshops, financial aid advisement, peer-to-peer tutoring, career exploration courses, and study skills workshops.

In addition to in-class activity, Minnesota Community Technical College also offers its students a host of out-of-class activities including art exhibits, concerts, student performances, cultural events, and social activities. Events for 2007 included a school-sponsored spring picnic, whiffle ball tournaments, iChat conferences with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, a performance of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," and karaoke open mic nights. The school also supports seven varsity sports teams, an intramural sports program, a student-run newspaper, and 24 student-led organizations that range from social clubs to volunteer groups to professional organizations.

Quick Facts:

Minnesota Community Technical College currently operates four campuses throughout the state. They are located in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, and Wadena, Minnesota.

The male-to-female ratio at Minnesota Community Technical College is 43/57.

All four Minnesota Community Technical College are wireless, giving students access to the school's online library anywhere.

Approximately 70 percent of Minnesota Community Technical College students are full-time. Approximately 10% of the student body is taking online coursework.

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