Anoka Technical College is a public community college in Anoka, Minnesota, enrolling about 1,684 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $16,953 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,267. Student demographics in federal data include White (61.3%) and Black or African American (17.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,267
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $16,953 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,684 47.9% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 66.47%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 37.1%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 56.4%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,882
  • Room & Board: $14,210 annual estimate

Anoka Technical College: what the data shows

Common questions about Anoka Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Anoka Technical College?

Anoka Technical College is located in Anoka, MN (ZIP 55303).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Anoka Technical College public or private?

Anoka Technical College is a Public institution.

How much does Anoka Technical College cost?

Published tuition: $6,267.

Average net price after aid: $16,953.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$13,923
$30,001–$48,000$15,280
$48,001–$75,000$16,842
$75,001–$110,000$20,762
$110,001+$20,884

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,068.

How big is Anoka Technical College?

Total enrollment: 1,684 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 2,882 students.

About 48% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Anoka Technical College?

150%-time completion rate: 66.47%.

First-year retention: 62.3%.

What do graduates of Anoka Technical College earn?

Median earnings: $45,073 six years after entry; $47,746 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.

33.32% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Anoka Technical College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Anoka Technical College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 66.47%; median earnings $47,746 at 10 years; net price $16,953. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$6,267
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Anoka Technical College was $6,267.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$16,953
2024 Value

In 2024 Anoka Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,953.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$67,812 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$16,953 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$25,068 4-Year Tuition

$14,210 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,460 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$21,937 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$87,748 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Anoka Technical College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

33.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Anoka Technical College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Anoka Technical College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$5,590$5,590$16,060
2014$5,566$5,566$13,961
2015$5,584$5,584$13,283
2016$5,534$5,534$13,349
2017$5,584$5,584$12,944
2018$5,584$5,584$13,532
2019$5,734$5,734$11,940
2020$5,812$5,812$13,236
2021$6,075$6,075$13,042
2022$6,075$6,075$12,667
2023$6,267$6,267$12,261

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Anoka Technical College reported total enrollment of about 1,684 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (61.3%), Black or African American (17.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.5%). About 33.32% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 37.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.9% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Anoka Technical College in 2024 is 1,684 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,882 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

62.3%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 61.3%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

60.00% 100% Completion Time

66.47% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 60.00% of students graduating from Anoka Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 12% male / 88% female
  • Welding Technology/Welder: 85% male / 15% female
  • 05.1081: 43% male / 57% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Anoka Technical College.

Return on Investment

$11,000 Median Student Debt

$47,746 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

23.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

604.09% Return on Investment

2.3 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Anoka Technical College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 176 completions

2. Welding Technology/Welder: 101 completions

3. 05.1081: 75 completions

4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 58 completions

5. Electrician: 57 completions

6. Machine Tool Technology/Machinist: 53 completions

7. Computer Support Specialist: 31 completions

8. Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 31 completions

9. Sterile Processing Technology/Technician: 30 completions

Most popular programs at Anoka Technical College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Anoka Technical College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Anoka Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 56.4%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,433
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,452

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Anoka Technical College is a public institution located in Anoka, MN, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Welding Technology/Welder, 05.1081. Enrollment is approximately 1,684 students. Student body composition includes White (61.3%), Black or African American (17.5%), Hispanic or Latino (7.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 66.47%. Approximately 33.32% of students receive Pell Grants. About 37.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Location

Anoka, MN 55303

Region: Plains

Insights and Analysis

Anoka Technical College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Anoka Technical College located?

Anoka Technical College is located in Anoka, MN.

How much does Anoka Technical College cost?

Reported tuition is $6,267 and average net price is $16,953 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,210 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Anoka Technical College?

Anoka Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,882 students, White (61.3%), Black or African American (17.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Anoka Technical College?

About 37.1% of students at Anoka Technical College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Anoka Technical College earn?

Median earnings are $45,073 six years after entry and $47,746 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Anoka Technical College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 66.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Anoka Technical College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.

Is Anoka Technical College public or private?

Anoka Technical College is a public institution located in Anoka, MN.

Is Anoka Technical College an HBCU?

No. Anoka Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Anoka Technical College a tribal college?

No. Anoka Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Anoka Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Anoka Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.5%).

Is Anoka Technical College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Anoka Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Minnesota trade schools profile
  • Plains regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Minnesota
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.