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Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 100
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 42%
On-time graduation rate 26%

Located in Cloquet, Minnesota, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Minnesota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is 42% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Minnesota is 72%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • Tribal institution
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,815

Cost of attendance at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $11,262
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,815

Cost of attendance at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $16,133
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College received on average $5,630 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,630
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 36 63% $4,430 $159,496
Other Federal Grant 46 81% $4,572 $210,304
State Grant/Scholarships 23 40% $2,035 $46,815
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 5% $2,492 $7,475
Total Grant & Scholarships 47 82% $5,630 $264,594

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College students is 25.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.7%.

25.7%

  • African American 15.8% 3 students
  • white 36.4% 16 students
  • Mixed Race 21.1% 4 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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