Anoka Technical College

City/population: Anoka / 18,038

Tuition and fees (2009-2010): $4,731

FAFSA code: 007350

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 3,090
Full-time students: 43.9%
Part-time students: 56.1%
Percent female: 58.9%
Percent male: 41.1%
Percent students of color: 17.4%

Degrees offered: Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, certificates

Largest programs: Practical nursing, occupational therapy assistant, welding, machine trades

Unique programs: Broadcast captioning, judicial reporting, occupational therapy assistant, golf course grounds management, health information technology, multimedia and gaming information technology

Student activities: Student Senate, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, occupational therapy assistant program students, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, multicultural student organizations, veterans club, book club

Housing: Anoka Technical College does not have on-campus student housing, but roommate and housing lists are available.

Highlights

• Anoka Technical College provides innovative career and technical education.
• Located just outside of the Twin Cities, Anoka Tech has more than 35 career programs that respond to today's contemporary and traditional technical industry needs.
• Many programs can be completed in two years or less.
• Teaching methods focus on hands-on and doing what you learn.
• The college has transfer agreements with many four-year institutions, including Bemidji State University; Concordia College; Metropolitan State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University Moorhead; St. Cloud State University; and the University of Minnesota, Crookston.
• Affordable tuition includes job placement assistance, math and reading tutoring, access to the Internet/WIFI and Adult Basic Education.
• Small classes with a 22-to-1 ratio of students to teachers, include hands-on, lecture and group learning experiences.
• New science lab will open in fall 2009.
• Modern classrooms are equipped with latest equipment and technology.
• Many classes are offered online.
• Scholarships and financial aid are available to those who qualify.
• Professional training and continuing education classes are provided by the Anoka Technical College Corporate Center, located on campus.
• Visit Anoka Tech online at www.anokatech.edu.

Last updated: 09/09