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Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Granite Falls

Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Granite Falls
1593 Eleventh Avenue
Granite Falls, MN 56241

Official telephone: (320) 564-4511
Fax number: (320) 564-4582
Website: www.mnwest.du
Screen last updated on: January 2010
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 333
Full-time undergraduates: 177
Part-time undergraduates: 156
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 25
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 3%

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 7 acres
City or town school is located in: Granite Falls
Population of city/town: 3,500
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Branch campuses in Canby, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington.

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: no
Percent of students who live off campus: 100%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 90%
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: library, computer center/lab(s)
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 100
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, day care
Counseling services:
minority student, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 100%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student government, yearbook
Total number of registered organizations: 8
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
BPA, VICA, New Traditional Organization, Child Care Club, Computer Club, Fluid Power Club, Machine Tool Club, Robotics Club

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
School colors: blue and white

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's basketballno 
Men's golfno 
Men's volleyballno 
Women's cheerleadingno 
Women's golfno 
Women's volleyballno 
Athletic facilities:
fitnesss center, gymnasium, racquetball court, swimming pool
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, bowling, cheerleading, golf, softball, volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest passenger train service: St. Cloud (100 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: no
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: fair
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 89% within two years of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Firms that most frequently hire graduates are 3M, Hutchinson Technology, Schawan's.