North Hennepin Community College
North Hennepin Community College is a public community college in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, serving roughly 3,451 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $5,061 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,061
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,186 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,451 33.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 22.39%
North Hennepin Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about North Hennepin Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is North Hennepin Community College?
North Hennepin Community College is located in Brooklyn Park, MN (ZIP 55445).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is North Hennepin Community College public or private?
North Hennepin Community College is a Public institution.
How much does North Hennepin Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,061.
Average net price after aid: $12,186.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,326 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,652 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,723 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,193 |
| $110,001+ | $17,115 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,244.
How big is North Hennepin Community College?
Total enrollment: 3,451 students.
About 34% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at North Hennepin Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 22.39%.
First-year retention: 60.2%.
What do graduates of North Hennepin Community College earn?
Median earnings: $43,014 six years after entry; $51,142 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,750.
28.68% of students receive Pell grants.
What is North Hennepin Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (869 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (213 completions)
- CIP 520407 (190 completions)
- CIP 110201 (89 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (61 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (31 completions)
- Computer Science (27 completions)
- CIP 220302 (22 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Police Science (21 completions)
- CIP 511009 (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is North Hennepin Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 22.39%; median earnings $51,142 at 10 years; net price $12,186. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$5,061
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Hennepin Community College was $5,061.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,186
2024 Value
In 2024 North Hennepin Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,186.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$48,744 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,186 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,244 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for North Hennepin Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.68% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
14.65% 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 North Hennepin Community 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 North Hennepin Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,942 | $5,942 | $15,915 |
| 2014 | $4,358 | $4,358 | $16,328 |
| 2015 | $4,383 | $4,383 | $10,738 |
| 2016 | $4,367 | $4,367 | $10,432 |
| 2017 | $4,420 | $4,420 | $10,358 |
| 2018 | $4,433 | $4,433 | $10,138 |
| 2019 | $4,566 | $4,566 | $10,284 |
| 2020 | $4,596 | $4,596 | $10,081 |
| 2021 | $4,882 | $4,882 | $10,367 |
| 2022 | $5,050 | $5,050 | $10,217 |
| 2023 | $5,050 | $5,050 | $9,804 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
33.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at North Hennepin Community College in 2024 is 3,451 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.2%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
11.70% 100% Completion Time
22.39% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 11.70% of students graduating from North Hennepin Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for North Hennepin Community College.
Return on Investment
$14,750 Median Student Debt
$51,142 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.84% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
949.20% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for North Hennepin Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 213 completions
CIP 52.0407: 190 completions
CIP 11.0201: 89 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 61 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 31 completions
Computer Science: 27 completions
CIP 22.0302: 22 completions
Criminal Justice - Police Science: 21 completions
CIP 51.1009: 21 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 869 completions
Most popular programs at North Hennepin Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for North Hennepin Community College graduates.
About
North Hennepin Community College is a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, MN, offering 45 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 3,451 students. The institution maintains a 22.39% graduation rate. Approximately 28.68% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 22.39% graduation rate at North Hennepin Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does North Hennepin Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $5,061 and average net price is $12,186 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of North Hennepin Community College earn?
Median earnings are $43,014 six years after entry and $51,142 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at North Hennepin Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 22.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do North Hennepin Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,750.
How big is North Hennepin Community College?
Total enrollment is about 3,451 students in the latest reporting year.
Is North Hennepin Community College public or private?
North Hennepin Community College is a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, MN.
Is North Hennepin Community College an HBCU?
No. North Hennepin Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is North Hennepin Community College a tribal college?
No. North Hennepin Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is North Hennepin Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, North Hennepin Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.8%).
Is North Hennepin Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for North Hennepin Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
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.