Pine Technical & Community College

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School Highlights

Pine Technical & Community College serves 2,555 students (20% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 42%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 2,555 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,065
  • Out-state tuition: $7,741
  • Student:teacher ratio: 30:1
  • Minority enrollment: 28%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pine Technical & Community College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
84 staff
153 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Pine Technical & Community College has grown by 30% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Pine Technical & Community College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 42% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,555 students
2,555 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
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# Full-Time Students
506 students
915 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,049 students
1,808 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Pine Technical & Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Pine Technical & Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Minnesota.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
255 students
372 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
506 students
842 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,049 students
1,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
6%
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% Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pine Technical & Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pine Technical & Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
72%
58%
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% Hawaiian
3%
1%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Pine Technical & Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Pine Technical & Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Unknown races
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pine Technical & Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3109%
0.3421%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pine Technical & Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5652%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,100
$36,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pine Technical & Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Minnesota by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,065 is less than the state average of $5,489. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,741 is more than the state average of $6,145. The out-state tuition has grown by 79% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,065
$5,489
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,741
$6,145
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
89%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Pine Technical & Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,379
$12,264
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pine Technical & Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$6,747
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pine Technical & Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Pine Technical College, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is located 60 miles north of the Twin Cities in Pine City, Minnesota and awards certificates, diplomas and two-year degrees. Notable programs include gunsmithing, practical nursing, automotive technology, computerized network control/machining (CNC), business administration, early childhood development, American sign Language, and computer science.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pine Technical & Community College cost?
Pine Technical & Community College's tuition is approximately $4,065 for In-State students and $7,741 for Out-State students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 2,555 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,065
  • Out-state tuition: $7,741
  • Student:teacher ratio: 30:1
  • Minority enrollment: 28%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,489 per year for in-state students and $6,145 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,208 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Academy College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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