North Hennepin Community College

https://www.nhcc.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,502
    2024 Average Net Price
    $11,872
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    5,563
    26.9% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    22.4%
    88 Graduates

    About

    North Hennepin Community College is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at North Hennepin Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (213 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (61 degrees), and Computer Science (27 degrees).

    In 2024, 869 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Hennepin Community College. 60.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (366 degrees), 1.78 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (206 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at North Hennepin Community College is $4,502, which is $−3,658 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at North Hennepin Community College is $4,502, which is $3,658 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,872.

    In 2024, 59% of undergraduate students attending North Hennepin Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $4,502
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Hennepin Community College was $4,502. The cost of tuition at North Hennepin Community College is $−3,658 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $11,872
    2024 Value
    28.4%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 North Hennepin Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,872. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of North Hennepin Community College grew by 28.4%.

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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

    $13,707
    Room and Board
    $1,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at North Hennepin Community College was of $13,707 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 71.3% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    59%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    15%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    59% of undergraduate students at North Hennepin Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 59% 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

    North Hennepin Community College had a total enrollment of 5,563 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at North Hennepin Community College is 1,494 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,069. This means that 26.9% of students enrolled at North Hennepin Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at North Hennepin Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.9% White, 25.9% Black or African American, 15% Asian, 8.32% Hispanic or Latino, 6.36% Two or More Races, 0.449% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.018% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at North Hennepin Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (19.4%), followed by White Male (16.1%) and Black or African American Female (14%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    26.9%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at North Hennepin Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,563 students. The full-time enrollment at North Hennepin Community College is 1,494 and the part-time enrollment is 4,069. This means that 26.9% of students enrolled at North Hennepin Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    60%
    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 North Hennepin Community College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), North Hennepin Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,052 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      1,442 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      837 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at North Hennepin Community College is 36.9% White, 25.9% Black or African American, 15% Asian, 8.32% Hispanic or Latino, 6.36% Two or More Races, 0.449% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.018% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 265 students (4.76%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 181 more women than men received degrees from North Hennepin Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Hennepin Community College is white (366 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (206 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at North Hennepin Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (213 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (61 degrees) and Computer Science (27 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Hennepin Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (213 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (121 degrees), and Business (296 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Hennepin Community College are Accountants & auditors (1,025,415 people), Other managers (839,071 people), Software developers (773,554 people), Financial managers (538,820 people), and Chief executives & legislators (437,570 people).

    The most specialized majors at North Hennepin Community College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (213 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (121 degrees), Business (296 degrees), Construction (19 degrees), and Legal (22 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Hennepin Community College are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at North Hennepin Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (213 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (121 degrees), Business (296 degrees), Construction (19 degrees), and Legal (22 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Hennepin Community College are Computer Systems Design (1,155,466 people), Elementary & secondary schools (652,953 people), Construction (520,437 people), Banking & related activities (512,447 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (488,264 people).

    The most specialized majors at North Hennepin Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (213 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (121 degrees), Business (296 degrees), Construction (19 degrees), and Legal (22 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 North Hennepin Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Paralegal
      8 degrees awarded
    2. Construction Site Manager
      2 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at North Hennepin Community College was Paralegal with 8 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    344
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    525
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 344 degrees were awarded to men at North Hennepin Community College, which is 0.655 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (525).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at North Hennepin Community College in Business, Office Automation, Technology, & Data Entry, which is 0.597 times less than the 119 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 149 degrees were awarded to men at North Hennepin Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.33 times more than the 64 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    10%
    100% Completion Time
    16%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 10% of students graduating from North Hennepin Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 19% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      366 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      206 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      143 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at North Hennepin Community College is white (366 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (206 degrees).

    0.69% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      681 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      593 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      585 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Hennepin Community College is white female (681 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (593 degrees).

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    Operations

    North Hennepin Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.58M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.01M (64%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, North Hennepin Community College had a total salary expenditure of 50.6M. North Hennepin Community College employs 85 Instructors. Most academics at North Hennepin Community College are Female Instructor (50), and Male Instructor (35).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Hennepin Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 68 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 26 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

    Endowment

    $1.58M
    2024 Endowment
    16.7%
    growth from 2023

    North Hennepin Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.58M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of North Hennepin Community College grew 16.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.83M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $24.2M
    2024 Salaries
    1.18%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, North Hennepin Community College paid a median of $24.2M in salaries, which represents 48% of their overall expenditure ($50.6M) and a 1.18% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.906% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.89% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $7.29M
    Instructional Salaries
    85
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, North Hennepin Community College paid a total of $7.29M to 85 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.1% 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 North Hennepin Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 68 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

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