Minnesota North College
Minnesota North College is a public community college in Hibbing, Minnesota, enrolling about 2,013 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $6,022 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,022
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,432 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,013 74.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.61%
Minnesota North College: what the data shows
Common questions about Minnesota North College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Minnesota North College?
Minnesota North College is located in Hibbing, MN (ZIP 55746).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Minnesota North College public or private?
Minnesota North College is a Public institution.
How much does Minnesota North College cost?
Published tuition: $6,022.
Average net price after aid: $10,432.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,879 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,579 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,765 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,086 |
| $110,001+ | $16,065 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,088.
How big is Minnesota North College?
Total enrollment: 2,013 students.
About 74% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Minnesota North College?
150%-time completion rate: 41.61%.
First-year retention: 61.5%.
What do graduates of Minnesota North College earn?
Median earnings: $38,107 six years after entry; $45,570 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
31.06% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Minnesota North College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,105 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (387 completions)
- Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (85 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (71 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Police Science (60 completions)
- Welding Technology (43 completions)
- CIP 030208 (42 completions)
- CIP 030101 (33 completions)
- CIP 140102 (30 completions)
- CIP 460302 (27 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Minnesota North College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.61%; median earnings $45,570 at 10 years; net price $10,432. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$6,022
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Minnesota North College was $6,022.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,432
2024 Value
In 2024 Minnesota North College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,432.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,728 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,432 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,088 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Minnesota North College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
29.37% 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 Minnesota North 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 Minnesota North 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 | $5,293 | $6,475 | $9,606 |
| 2014 | $5,309 | $6,491 | $10,014 |
| 2015 | $5,310 | $6,492 | $9,584 |
| 2016 | $5,262 | $6,433 | $8,932 |
| 2017 | $5,310 | $6,491 | $9,631 |
| 2018 | $5,310 | $6,491 | $9,925 |
| 2019 | $5,452 | $6,669 | $10,207 |
| 2020 | $5,525 | $6,760 | $8,736 |
| 2021 | $5,773 | $7,071 | $10,069 |
| 2022 | $5,970 | $7,268 | $10,445 |
| 2023 | $6,004 | $7,302 | $10,636 |
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
74.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Minnesota North College in 2024 is 2,013 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.5%
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
37.73% 100% Completion Time
41.61% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.73% of students graduating from Minnesota North College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Minnesota North College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$45,570 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.33% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
992.07% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Minnesota North College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 387 completions
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training: 85 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 71 completions
Criminal Justice - Police Science: 60 completions
Welding Technology: 43 completions
CIP 03.0208: 42 completions
CIP 03.0101: 33 completions
CIP 14.0102: 30 completions
CIP 46.0302: 27 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,105 completions
Most popular programs at Minnesota North College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Minnesota North College graduates.
About
Minnesota North College is a public institution located in Hibbing, MN, offering 49 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,013 students. The institution maintains a 41.61% graduation rate. Approximately 31.06% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Hibbing, MN 55746
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Minnesota North 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.
FAQ
How much does Minnesota North College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $6,022 and average net price is $10,432 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Minnesota North College earn?
Median earnings are $38,107 six years after entry and $45,570 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Minnesota North College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Minnesota North College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
How big is Minnesota North College?
Total enrollment is about 2,013 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Minnesota North College public or private?
Minnesota North College is a public institution located in Hibbing, MN.
Is Minnesota North College an HBCU?
No. Minnesota North College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Minnesota North College a tribal college?
No. Minnesota North College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Minnesota North College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Minnesota North College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.0%).
Is Minnesota North College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Minnesota North 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.