With among the highest graduation and retention rates in the state of Minnesota (and among the lowest tuition), Alexandria Technical & Community College provides high quality education at a fraction of the cost of a university. The national and state rankings below are evidence of our ongoing commitment to excellence.
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Rankings based on affordability, academics, and graduate outcomes. Data from College Navigator, College Scorecard, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rankings based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
Rankings based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
Rankings based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
Rankings based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
Rankings based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
Rankings based on affordability, academics, and graduate outcomes.
Rankings based on program affordability, quality, graduation rates, and post-graduation career success.
Rankings based on program affordability, quality, graduation rates, and post-graduation career success.
Rankings based on program affordability, quality, graduation rates, and post-graduation career success.
Rankings based on program affordability, quality, graduation rates, and post-graduation career success.
Rankings based on tuition cost, financial aid, student achievement outcomes, and career placement/wages after graduation.
Rankings based on affordability, academics, and graduate outcomes. Data from College Navigator, College Scorecard, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rankings based on affordability, academics, and graduate outcomes. Data from College Navigator, College Scorecard, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rankings based on affordability, academics, and graduate outcomes. Data from College Navigator, College Scorecard, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rankings based on affordability, academics, and graduate outcomes. Data from College Navigator, College Scorecard, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rankings based on affordability, academics, and graduate outcomes. Data from College Navigator, College Scorecard, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rankings based on affordability, academics, and graduate outcomes. Data from College Navigator, College Scorecard, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rankings based on student retention, graduation, job placement, and completion rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.
Rankings based on course selection, accreditation, and student support.
Rankings based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
Rankings based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
Rankings based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
Rankings based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
Rankings based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
Eligibility awarded to the Top 150 Community Colleges in the United States. ATCC has been consistently eligible for the award since its inception in 2011.
STEPS establishes their ranking by considering various factors such as study format and flexibility, affordability, a comprehensive curriculum, and proper accreditation.
Rankings based on student reviews and data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Rankings based on number of programs, total cost, financial aid, support services, career placement, and other program data from the U.S. Department of Education and IPEDS.
World Scholarship Vault named our Marine, Motorcycle, & Powersports Technician program #8 in the world for Motorcycle Mechanic programs.
Rankings based on tuition cost, financial aid, student achievement outcomes, and career placement/wages after graduation.
Rankings based on student reviews and data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Rankings based on student reviews and data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Rankings based on student retention, graduation, job placement, and completion rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.
Rankings based on affordability, academics, and graduate outcomes. Data from College Navigator, College Scorecard, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rankings based on affordability, academics, and graduate outcomes. Data from College Navigator, College Scorecard, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rankings based on affordability, academics, and graduate outcomes. Data from College Navigator, College Scorecard, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rankings based on affordability, academics, and graduate outcomes. Data from College Navigator, College Scorecard, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rankings based on affordability, academics, and graduate outcomes. Data from College Navigator, College Scorecard, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rankings based on number of programs, total cost, financial aid, support services, career placement, and other program data from the U.S. Department of Education and IPEDS.
Rankings based on full- and part-time retention rate, graduation rate, average net price, and percentage of enrolled students receiving financial aid. Data from IPEDS and College Navigator.
Rankings based on cost, reputation, and student success rate.
Rankings based on cost, reputation, and student success rate.
Rankings based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
Rankings based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
Rankings based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
Rankings based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
Rankings based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
Rankings based on tuition cost, financial aid, student achievement outcomes, and career placement/wages after graduation.
Rankings based on student reviews and data from the U.S. Department of Education.
(runner-up behind U of M Crookston)
Rankings based on student reviews and data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Among 2-year colleges, based on graduation rates for first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students who entered in the fall of 2017 and completed within 150% of program duration
Alexandria College is the only Minnesota institution selected for this partner program. A total of 84 institutions (70 universities and 14 community colleges)
The CAE-CD designation indicates that Alexandria College is helping reduce threats to our national infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in cyber defense as well as provide the nation with a pipeline of qualified cybersecurity professionals. The designation is awarded by the NSA to regionally accredited academic institutions offering cybersecurity degrees and/or certificates at the associate, bachelor’s and graduate levels.
Alexandria College was recognized with the Inclusive Workforce Employer (I-WE) Designation by the Regional Workforce Alliance (RWA) of Northwest Minnesota for our "commitment to and development of an inclusive and equitable culture within our business and the region."
Rankings based on student retention, graduation, job placement, and completion rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.
Rankings based on cost, reputation, and student success rate.
Rankings based on cost, reputation, and student success rate.
Rankings based tuition cost, retention rate, graduation rate, and graduate starting pay.
Rankings based on tuition cost, retention rate, graduation rate, and graduate starting salary.
Rankings based on tuition cost, retention rate, graduation rate, and graduate starting salary.
Rankings based on tuition cost, retention rate, graduation rate, and graduate starting salary.
Eligibility awarded to the Top 150 Community Colleges in the United States. ATCC has been consistently eligible for the award since its inception in 2011.
Rankings based on tuition cost, financial aid, student achievement outcomes, and career placement/wages after graduation.
Rankings based on tuition cost, retention rate, graduation rate, and graduate starting salary.
4,500 colleges ranked by the highest 40-year return on investment (ROI) as found in a study by Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.
Rankings based on student retention, graduation, job placement, and completion rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.
Rankings based on cost, reputation, and student success rate.
Rankings based on cost, reputation, and student success rate, including graduate salaries.
Rankings based on tuition rate, quality of program, and graduate outcomes.
Rankings based on first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates, program accreditation, program cost, and graduation/retention rates.
Rankings based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment. Also ranked within top 50 nationally for Business Administration Associate Degrees and Human Services Degrees.
Rankings based on student success metrics, post graduation wages, and availability of online/flexible learning options.
Rankings based on student reviews and data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Rankings based on accreditation, tuition rates, and program credit hours.
Rankings based on accreditation, tuition rates, and program credit hours.
Rankings based on tuition cost, financial aid, student achievement outcomes, and career placement/wages after graduation.
Rankings based on student retention, graduation, job placement, and completion rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.
Rankings based on retention rate and student achievement outcomes.
The Diesel Mechanics program was ranked among the best in the nation for median starting salary among graduates.
The Communication Art & Design program was ranked among the best in the nation for median starting salary among graduates.
Rankings based on student achievement outcomes, cost-to-value, and additional criteria.
Eligibility awarded to the Top 150 Community Colleges in the United States. ATCC has been consistently eligible for the award since its inception in 2011.
Based on quality and affordability
Rankings based on student retention, graduation, job placement, and completion rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.
Among 2-year colleges, based on 3-year graduation rates