Hennepin Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Hennepin Technical College is a public community college in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, serving roughly 3,157 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,272 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,940. Student demographics in federal data include White (46.3%) and Black or African American (23.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,940
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,272 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,157 50.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.64%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 37.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 45.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,906
- Room & Board: $8,728 annual estimate
Hennepin Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Hennepin Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Hennepin Technical College?
Hennepin Technical College is located in Brooklyn Park, MN (ZIP 55445).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Hennepin Technical College public or private?
Hennepin Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Hennepin Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $5,940.
Average net price after aid: $10,272.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,924 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,495 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,629 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,069 |
| $110,001+ | $15,484 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,760.
How big is Hennepin Technical College?
Total enrollment: 3,157 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,906 students.
About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Hennepin Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 41.64%.
First-year retention: 73.3%.
What do graduates of Hennepin Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $46,905 six years after entry; $49,460 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,433.
28.63% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Hennepin Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (190 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (156 completions)
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician (123 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (96 completions)
- Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician (88 completions)
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (86 completions)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (85 completions)
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician (84 completions)
- 04.8051 (72 completions)
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork (69 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Hennepin Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.64%; median earnings $49,460 at 10 years; net price $10,272. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,940
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hennepin Technical College was $5,940.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,272
2024 Value
In 2024 Hennepin Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,272.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,088 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,272 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$23,760 4-Year Tuition
$8,728 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,668 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,672 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Hennepin Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.63% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
19.56% 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 Hennepin 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 Hennepin Technical 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 | $4,998 | $4,998 | $14,385 |
| 2014 | $5,133 | $5,133 | $13,797 |
| 2015 | $5,159 | $5,159 | $13,965 |
| 2016 | $5,130 | $5,130 | $12,440 |
| 2017 | $5,198 | $5,198 | $12,045 |
| 2018 | $5,248 | $5,248 | $12,878 |
| 2019 | $5,248 | $5,248 | $11,796 |
| 2020 | $5,494 | $5,494 | $10,726 |
| 2021 | $5,741 | $5,741 | $11,655 |
| 2022 | $5,881 | $5,881 | $11,398 |
| 2023 | $5,881 | $5,881 | $10,925 |
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
Hennepin Technical College reported total enrollment of about 3,157 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 64% male and 36% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.3%), Black or African American (23.4%), and Asian (11.7%). About 28.63% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 37.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Hennepin Technical College in 2024 is 3,157 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,906 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.3%
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 46.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.76% 100% Completion Time
41.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.76% of students graduating from Hennepin Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science: 75% male / 25% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 97% male / 3% female
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician: 91% male / 9% 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 Hennepin Technical College.
Return on Investment
$11,433 Median Student Debt
$49,460 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.12% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1103.76% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Hennepin Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 65 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 190 completions
2. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 156 completions
3. Automation Engineer Technology/Technician: 123 completions
4. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 96 completions
5. Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician: 88 completions
6. Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician: 86 completions
7. Carpentry/Carpenter: 85 completions
8. CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician: 84 completions
9. 04.8051: 72 completions
Most popular programs at Hennepin Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Hennepin Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Hennepin Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 45.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,242
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,359
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Hennepin Technical College is a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, MN, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Criminal Justice/Police Science, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 3,157 students. Student body composition includes White (46.3%), Black or African American (23.4%), Asian (11.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.64%. Approximately 28.63% of students receive Pell Grants. About 37.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 65 distinct degree programs, Hennepin Technical College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hennepin Technical College located?
Hennepin Technical College is located in Brooklyn Park, MN.
How much does Hennepin Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,940 and average net price is $10,272 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,728 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Hennepin Technical College?
Hennepin Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,906 students, White (46.3%), Black or African American (23.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Hennepin Technical College?
About 37.6% of students at Hennepin Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Hennepin Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $46,905 six years after entry and $49,460 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Hennepin Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Hennepin Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,433.
Is Hennepin Technical College public or private?
Hennepin Technical College is a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, MN.
Is Hennepin Technical College an HBCU?
No. Hennepin Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Hennepin Technical College a tribal college?
No. Hennepin Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Hennepin Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Hennepin Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.7%).
Is Hennepin Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Hennepin Technical 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
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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.