Alexandria Technical & Community College

www.alextech.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $5,478
    2024 Average Net Price
    $13,560
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    3,281
    38.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    60%
    228 Graduates

    About

    Alexandria Technical & Community College is a higher education institution located in Douglas County, MN. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Alexandria Technical & Community College were Criminal Justice - Police Science (62 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (51 degrees), and Diesel Mechanics Technology (27 degrees).

    In 2024, 658 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Alexandria Technical & Community College. 41% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 59% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (581 degrees), 15.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Alexandria Technical & Community College is $5,478, which is $−2,682 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Alexandria Technical & Community College is $5,478, which is $2,682 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,560.

    In 2024, 46% of undergraduate students attending Alexandria Technical & Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $5,478
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Alexandria Technical & Community College was $5,478. The cost of tuition at Alexandria Technical & Community College is $−2,682 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $13,560
    2024 Value
    2.77%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Alexandria Technical & Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,560. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Alexandria Technical & Community College grew by 2.77%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $5,452
    Room and Board
    $1,200
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Alexandria Technical & Community College was of $5,452 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.183% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    46%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    18%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    46% of undergraduate students at Alexandria Technical & Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.17% with respect to 2023, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Alexandria Technical & Community College had a total enrollment of 3,281 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Alexandria Technical & Community College is 1,252 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,029. This means that 38.2% of students enrolled at Alexandria Technical & Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Alexandria Technical & Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.8% White, 4.27% Hispanic or Latino, 2.53% Two or More Races, 2.32% Black or African American, 0.975% Asian, and 0.488% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Alexandria Technical & Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (49.7%), followed by White Female (37.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.52%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    38.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Alexandria Technical & Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,281 students. The full-time enrollment at Alexandria Technical & Community College is 1,252 and the part-time enrollment is 2,029. This means that 38.2% of students enrolled at Alexandria Technical & Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    77%
    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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Alexandria Technical & Community College was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Alexandria Technical & Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,520 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      140 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      83 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Alexandria Technical & Community College is 76.8% White, 4.27% Hispanic or Latino, 2.53% Two or More Races, 2.32% Black or African American, 0.975% Asian, and 0.488% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 396 students (12.1%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 118 fewer women than men received degrees from Alexandria Technical & Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Alexandria Technical & Community College is white (581 degrees awarded). There were 15.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Alexandria Technical & Community College is Criminal Justice - Police Science (62 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (51 degrees) and Diesel Mechanics Technology (27 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Alexandria Technical & Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (37 degrees awarded), Protective Services (120 degrees), and Precision Production (49 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Police officers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alexandria Technical & Community College are Police officers (134,950 people), Other managers (79,655 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (57,687 people), Construction managers (46,424 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (38,933 people).

    The most specialized majors at Alexandria Technical & Community College in 2024 are Transportation (37 degrees awarded), Protective Services (120 degrees), Precision Production (49 degrees), Human Sciences (27 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alexandria Technical & Community College are Physicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Alexandria Technical & Community College are Transportation (37 degrees awarded), Protective Services (120 degrees), Precision Production (49 degrees), Human Sciences (27 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Justice, public order, & safety activities
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alexandria Technical & Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (307,245 people), Elementary & secondary schools (147,252 people), Construction (115,094 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (55,507 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (52,649 people).

    The most specialized majors at Alexandria Technical & Community College are Transportation (37 degrees awarded), Protective Services (120 degrees), Precision Production (49 degrees), Human Sciences (27 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Alexandria Technical & Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      43 degrees awarded
    2. Welding Technology
      39 degrees awarded
    3. Criminal Justice - Police Science
      8 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Alexandria Technical & Community College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 43 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    388
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    270
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 388 degrees were awarded to men at Alexandria Technical & Community College, which is 1.44 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (270).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 95 degrees were awarded to men at Alexandria Technical & Community College in Criminal Justice - Police Science, which is 3.8 times more than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Alexandria Technical & Community College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 13.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    56%
    100% Completion Time
    61%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 56% of students graduating from Alexandria Technical & Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      581 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      38 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      18 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Alexandria Technical & Community College is white (581 degrees awarded). There were 15.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

    1.06% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      534 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      531 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      505 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Alexandria Technical & Community College is white male (534 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (531 degrees).

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    Operations

    Alexandria Technical & Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.81M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 256k (6.72%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Alexandria Technical & Community College had a total salary expenditure of 31.2M. Alexandria Technical & Community College employs 69 Instructors. Most academics at Alexandria Technical & Community College are Male Instructor (35), and Female Instructor (34).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alexandria Technical & Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 21 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

    Endowment

    $3.81M
    2024 Endowment
    5.16%
    growth from 2023

    Alexandria Technical & Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.81M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Alexandria Technical & Community College grew 5.16% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.6M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $14.8M
    2024 Salaries
    3.13%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Alexandria Technical & Community College paid a median of $14.8M in salaries, which represents 47.6% of their overall expenditure ($31.2M) and a 3.13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.13% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.09% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $5.87M
    Instructional Salaries
    69
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Alexandria Technical & Community College paid a total of $5.87M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alexandria Technical & Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

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