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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
171 staff
School Calendar
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 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 36% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,555 students
2,858 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
506 students
1,050 students
# Part-Time Students
2,049 students
1,808 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
255 students
420 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
506 students
915 students
# 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%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
72%
58%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
12%
6%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
34%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,100
$36,900
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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,741
$6,145
Tuition Notes
$0 (application fee)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,379
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$6,750
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 Administrators
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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