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North Hennepin Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 14%

Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, NHCC 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 North Hennepin 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.

North Hennepin 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 NHCC is reported to be 14%, 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 61% at NHCC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,882

Cost of attendance at North Hennepin 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

$4,882

Cost of attendance at North Hennepin 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, 98 of freshman students at North Hennepin Community College received on average $3,449 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.

$3,449
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 189 50% $4,326 $817,602
Other Federal Grant 215 57% $4,722 $1,015,203
State Grant/Scholarships 203 54% $1,062 $215,558
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 357 95% $98 $35,160
Total Grant & Scholarships 367 98% $3,449 $1,265,921

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Hennepin 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 North Hennepin Community College students is 14.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 17.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 11.7%.

14.4%

  • asian 15.3% 13 students
  • African American 11.0% 12 students
  • white 18.5% 30 students
  • hispanic 5.0% 2 students
  • International Students 22.2% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 7.1% 2 students

Service Offerings

North Hennepin Community 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

North Hennepin 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
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

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
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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