Hennepin Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Hennepin Technical 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 Hennepin Technical 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.

Hennepin Technical 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Hennepin Technical College is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Minnesota is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Hennepin Technical College is reported to be 32%, 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 student retention rate of 66% at Hennepin Technical College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,741

Cost of attendance at Hennepin Technical College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,741

Cost of attendance at Hennepin Technical 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, 52 of freshman students at Hennepin Technical College received on average $5,817 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.

$5,817

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	91	40%	$4,580	$416,818
Other Federal Grant	97	43%	$4,756	$461,370
State Grant/Scholarships	93	41%	$2,237	$208,071
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	12	5%	$925	$11,099
Total Grant & Scholarships	117	52%	$5,817	$680,540

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hennepin Technical 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 Hennepin Technical College students is 31.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.7%.

31.8%

asian 34.4% 11 students
African American 22.8% 13 students
white 37.1% 69 students
hispanic 18.2% 6 students
Mixed Race 31.6% 6 students

Service Offerings

Hennepin Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Hennepin Technical 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
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
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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