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Pine Technical & Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 56%
On-time graduation rate 31%

Located in Pine City, Minnesota, Pine Technical & 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 Pine Technical & 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.

Pine Technical & 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 Pine Technical & Community College is reported to be 31%, 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 Pine Technical & Community College is 56% , 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 Pine Technical & Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,489

Cost of attendance at Pine Technical & 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

$8,526

Cost of attendance at Pine Technical & 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, 71 of freshman students at Pine Technical & Community College received on average $5,092 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.

$5,092
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 52 55% $3,908 $203,232
Other Federal Grant 60 64% $3,933 $235,957
State Grant/Scholarships 62 66% $1,697 $105,217
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 67 71% $5,092 $341,174

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pine Technical & 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 Pine Technical & Community College students is 31.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 22.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.9%.

31.4%

  • white 30.2% 29 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 4 students

Service Offerings

Pine Technical & Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pine Technical & 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

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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