Minnesota

STATE EDUCATION OFFICE

Deena Allen, Assoc. Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
500 Wells Fargo Place
30 E. Seventh St.
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651)296-8113

STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION

For additional information, write to the Associate Vice Chancellor, address above.

ALEXANDRIA

Alexandria Technical College

1601 Jefferson St., Alexandria, MN 56308. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Founded 1961.(320)762-0221, (320)762-4520, 888-234-1222, Fax: (320)762-4501, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.alextech.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $111 per credit. Enrollment: men 1,131, women 897. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma, Certificate. Accreditation: NAACLS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available.

ANOKA

Anoka Technical College

1355 W. Hwy. 10, Anoka, MN 55303. Trade and Technical. Founded 1967. Contact: Robert Hoenie, Dir. of Admissions, (763)576-4850, (763)576-4700, Fax: (763)576-4756, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ank.tec.mn.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $135 per credit, resident. Enrollment: Total 3,700. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical (9 Mo); Accounting, General (2 Yr); Air Traffic Control; Architectural Technology (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Avionics (2 Yr); Broadcast Captioning (2 Yr); Court Reporting (2 Yr); Database Management (2 Yr); Electrician (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (9 Mo); Fire Science (9 Mo); Golf Course Management (2 Yr); Grounds Management Technician (9 Mo); Health Information Technology (2 Yr); Landscaping (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Legal Transcriber (18 Mo); Litigation Specialist (18 Mo); Machine Trades (2 Yr); Management; Mechanical Drafting (2 Yr); Medical Assistant (2 Yr); Medical Coding Specialist (18 Mo); Medical Receptionist (2 Yr); Medical Transcription (18 Mo); Network Support; Nursing, Practical (18 Mo); Occupational Therapy Assistant (2 Yr); Office Administration (2 Yr); Plumbing (9 Mo); Software Development/Engineering (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (18 Mo); Travel Agents (4 Mo); Web Development (2 Yr); Welding Technology (2 Yr)

AUSTIN

Riverland Community College, Austin Campus

1900 8th Ave. NW, Austin, MN 55912. Two-Year College. Founded 1940. Contact: Dr. Terry Leas, Pres., (507)433-0600, (507)433-0517, 800-247-5039, Fax: (507)433-0575, Web Site: http://www.riverland.cc.mn.us; Dani Heiny, Dir. of Admissions, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $113/credit MN, IA residents; $226/credit non-resident. Enrollment: men 540, women 712. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: AOTA; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Occupational Therapy Assistant (2 Yr)

BEMIDJI

Northwest Technical College

905 Grant Ave., SE, Bemidji, MN 56601. Trade and Technical. Founded 1965. Contact: Lisa Bruns, (218)755-4270, (218)755-4278, 800-942-8324, Fax: (218)755-4289, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $73.40 per credit. Enrollment: men 250, women 350. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma, Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Automotive Machine Shop; Automotive Service; Carpentry; Child Care & Guidance; Computer Networking; Computer Support Technology; Dental Assisting; Information Sciences Technology; Laboratory Technology; Legal Assistant; Microcomputers; Nursing, Practical; Occupational Therapy Assistant; Plumbing; Sales Management; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Legal; Secretarial, Medical

BLAINE

Regency Beauty Institute (Blaine)

40 County Rd. NE, Blaine, MN 55434. Cosmetology. Founded 1941. Contact: Mary Jo McGinnity, Campus Dir., (763)784-9102, 800-787-6456, Fax: (763)784-1008, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.regencybeauty.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $11,000 cosmetology; $3,000 nail technology; $6,000 esthetics. Enrollment: men 3, women 125. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1550 Hr); Manicurist (350 Hr); Skin Care (600 Hr)

BLOOMINGTON

Minnesota MultiHousing Association

8030 Old Cedar Ave., Bloomington, MN 55425. Trade and Technical. Contact: Carla Bush, VP of Education, (952)854-8500, Fax: (952)854-3811, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.mmha.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $470 or $600. Enrollment: men 45, women 35. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Building & Grounds Management (90 Hr); Building Maintenance (102 Hr)

Minnesota School of Electricity

8120 Penn Ave. S, No. 153, Bloomington, MN 55431-1326. Trade and Technical. Founded 1976. Contact: Dr. William Polta, (952)888-2530. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Electrical Technology

Normandale Community College

9700 France Ave., S., Bloomington, MN 55431. Two-Year College. Founded 1968. Contact: Steve Murray, Director of Admissions, (952)487-8200, (952)487-8278, (866)880-8740, Fax: (952)487-8230, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.normandale.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $123/credit resident; $215/credit non-resident. Enrollment: Total 3,949. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ADA; CAAHEP; NLNAC; NCA-HLC; NASM; ADtA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Dietetic Technology (2 Yr); Hospitality (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Mechanical Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Secretarial, Science (2 Yr); Small Business Management (2 Yr)

Scot Lewis School of Cosmetology

9749 Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55420. Cosmetology. Founded 1953.(952)881-8662, (866)538-0881, Fax: (952)881-7120, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.scotlewis.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $7,945. Enrollment: men 15, women 140. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1550 Hr); Cosmetology Instructor; Manicurist (350 Hr); Skin Care (600 Hr)

Travel Academy

7900 International Dr., Ste. 10, Bloomington, MN 55425. Other. Founded 1984. Contact: Curt Armstrong, Pres., (952)854-7161, 800-891-2435, Fax: (952)854-2719, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.thetravelacademy.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $2,975 (all inclusive). Enrollment: Total 200. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Sales (8-18 Wk); Travel & Tourism (8-18 Wk)

BRAINERD

Airmotive Enterprises, Inc.

16384 Airport Rd., Ste. No. 8, Brainerd, MN 56401. Flight and Ground. Founded 1958. Contact: Charles Scott, Dir. of Operations, (218)829-3398, 877-273-3266, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://airmotive.net. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 35. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: FAA. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction, Basic Ground; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Commercial Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Primary Flying

Brainerd Community College

College Dr., Brainerd, MN 56401. Two-Year College. Founded 1938. Contact: Larry M. Kellerman, (218)828-2523. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Quarter. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 1,549. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Child Care & Guidance; Law Enforcement; Marketing; Media Technology; Nursing, R.N.

Brainerd Staples Technical College, Brainerd Campus

300 Quince St., Brainerd, MN 56401. Trade and Technical. Founded 1964. Contact: Joan Jenkins, (218)828-5344, 800-247-2574, Fax: (218)828-5340. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Other. Tuition: $592 per quarter; $38.50 per credit, in-state; $71.90 per credit, out-of-state. Enrollment: men 430, women 650. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated; Accounting, Clerical; Accounting, General; Administrative Assistant; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Auto Mechanics; Business Management; Communications Technology; Dental Assisting; Desktop Publishing; Early Childhood Specialist; Entrepreneurship; Environmental Technology; Floriculture; Landscaping; Natural Resources Technology; Nursing, Practical; Radio; Retail Management; Safety Technology; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Legal; Secretarial, Medical; Vending Machine Repair; Welding Technology

Central Lakes College-Brainerd

501 West College Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401. Contact: Dr. Joseph Birmingham, President, (218)855-8000, (218)855-8037, Web Site: http://www.clcmn.edu. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,253 in-state; $3,253 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

BROOKLYN PARK

Hennepin Technical College

9000 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445. Trade and Technical. Founded 1971. Contact: Joy Bodin, Dir. of Admissions, (952)995-1300, (763)488-2415, 800-345-4655, Fax: (952)995-1391, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.hennepintech.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $118/credit resident; $235/credit non-resident. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Advertising; Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration; Audio Technology; Audiovisual Technology; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Auto Mechanics; Automotive Collision Repair; Automotive Machine Shop; Biomedical Technology; Cabinet & Mill Work; Carpentry; Commercial Art; Culinary Arts; Data Processing; Dental Assisting; Desktop Publishing; Diesel Technology; Drafting, Architectural; Early Childhood Education; Electro-Mechanical Technology; Electronics Technology; Energy Management; Engineering Technology, Audio; Environmental Technology; Floristry; Graphic Arts; Health Care & Management; Landscaping; Machine Shop; Machine Tool & Die Design; Mechanical Drafting; Mechanics, Power Fluid; Nurse, Assistant; Nursing, Practical; Office, General; Packaging Technology; Photography; Plastics Technology; Printing Technology; Small Business Management; Surveying; Welding Technology

North Hennepin Community College

7411 85th Ave., N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445. Two-Year College. Founded 1966.(763)424-0702, 800-818-0395, Fax: (763)424-0929, Web Site: http://www.nh.cc.mn.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $136/credit hour MN resident; $242/credit non-resident; $144/credit online class. Enrollment: Total 2,357. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Building Inspection Technology (2 Yr); Business Automation (2 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Fire Protection Technology (2 Yr); Graphic Design (2 yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Medical Technology - Cardiology (2 Yr); Metallurgical Technology (2 Yr); Mid-Management (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Plastics (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Retail Management (2 Yr)

BURNSVILLE

Regency Beauty Institute (Burnsville)

150 Cobblestone Ln., Burnsville, MN 55337. Cosmetology. Founded 1958. Contact: Jeanne Gallmeier, (952)435-3882, 800-787-6456, Fax: (952)435-6594, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://regencybeauty.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $12,300. Enrollment: men 2, women 70. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology

CANBY

Minnesota West Community and Technical College (Canby)

1011 1st St. W, Canby, MN 56220. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Founded 1964. Contact: Deb Peterson, (507)223-7252, 800-658-2535, Fax: (507)223-5291, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.mnwest.mnscu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $139/credit MN resident; $267/credit non-resident (includes fees). Enrollment: men 120, women 70. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ADA; NCA-HLC; CAAHEP; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (18 Mo); Automotive Technology (18 Mo); Dental Assisting (10 Mo); Diesel Technology (18 Mo); Electrical Technology (18 Mo); Graphic Arts (18 Mo); Printing Technology (9 Mo); Truck Driving (4 Mo)

COON RAPIDS

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

11200 Mississippi Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Two-Year College. Founded 1965. Contact: Sheri Christensen, Director of Records & Registration, (763)427-2600, Fax: (763)422-3341, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.anokaramsey.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $115/credit in-state; $218/credit out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 2,436. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC; NCA-HLC; APTA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Biomedical Technology (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Cartography (2 Yr); Computer Networking (2 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Office Management (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Secretarial, Administrative (2 Yr)

CROOKSTON

University of Minnesota, Crookston

170 Owen Hall, 2900 University Ave, Crookston, MN 56716. Other. Founded 1966. Contact: Dr. Velma Burton, Chancellor, (218)281-6510, 800-232-6466, Fax: (218)281-8050, Web Site: http://www.umcrookston.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $6,765/year. Enrollment: Total 1,031. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: FAA; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Agribusiness (2 Yr); Animal Science - Livestock Production (2 Yr); Dietetic Technology (2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Horticulture (2 Yr); Hotel & Restaurant Management (2 Yr); Marketing Management (2 Yr); Natural Resources Technology (2 Yr); Office Management (2 Yr); Soil Conservation Technology (2 Yr)

CRYSTAL

Herzing College

5700 W. Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428. Other, Allied Medical. Founded 1961. Contact: James Decker, (763)535-3000, (763)535-8843, 800-878-3729, Fax: (763)535-9205, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.herzing.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $275-$330 per semester credit. Enrollment: men 77, women 269. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Networking (79 Cr); Dental Assisting (61 Cr); Dental Hygiene (86 Cr); Drafting & Design Technology (79 Cr); Massage Therapy (62 Cr); Medical Assistant (61 Cr); Medical Insurance Specialist (63 Cr); Technological Studies (129 Cr); Web Development (32 Cr)

DETROIT LAKES

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (Detroit Lakes)

900 Hwy. 34 E., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. Contact: Dr. David Gabrielson, Provost, (218)846-3700, 800-492-4836, Fax: (218)846-3710, Web Site: http://www.minnesota.edu. Public. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,864 in-state; $7,704 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Northwest Technical College-Detroit Lakes

900 Hwy. 34 E, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. Trade and Technical. Founded 1966. Contact: Patricia Johnson, Student Services Associate, (218)846-3700, (218)846-3767, 800-492-4836, Fax: (218)847-3710, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.minnesota.edu. Public.

Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $128/credit resident; $256/credit non-resident; $180/credit Internet; some variation with special programs. Enrollment: Total 500. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma, Certificate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Advanced (18 Mo); Accounting, Automated (12 Mo); Accounting, General (18 Mo); Administrative Assistant (9 Mo); Automotive Collision Repair (18 Mo); Automotive Technology (18 Mo); Business Management (9 Mo); Carpentry (9 Mo); Civil Engineering Technology (18 Mo); Computer Information Science (12 Mo); Computer Support Technology (9-18 Mo); Desktop Publishing (12 Mo); Drafting, Architectural (18 Mo); Graphic Design (9 Mo); Internet Technologies (18 Mo); Marine Technology (18 Mo); Microcomputers (18 Mo); Neon Sign Technology (9 Mo); Nursing, Practical (18 Mo); Sales (18 Mo); Secretarial, Administrative (18 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (9-18 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (9-18 Mo); Small Engine Repair (9 Mo)

DULUTH

Cosmetology Careers Unlimited-Duluth

121 W. Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802. Cosmetology. Founded 1927. Contact: Karen Shaffer, (218)722-7484, Fax: (218)722-8341, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.coscareers.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $7,200 cosmetology; $2,500 nail tech.; $800 reactivation; $450 refresher; $50 to $150 registration. Enrollment: men 1, women 50. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Beauty; Cosmetology (45 Wk); Manicurist (10 Wk)

Duluth Business University

4724 Mike Colalillo Dr., Duluth, MN 55807. Business. Founded 1891. Contact: Bonnie Kupczynski, Dir., (218)722-4000, 800-777-8406, Fax: (218)628-2127, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.dbumn.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $259-$299 per credit. Enrollment: Total 348. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS; CAAHEP; AVMA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (4-6 Qt); Business Administration (8 Qt); Clerical, Medical (3-6 Qt); Graphic Design (6 Qt); Massage Therapy (3-6 Qt); Medical Assistant (5-7 Qt); Office Administration (5-7 Qt); Veterinary Assistant (4-6 Qt); Veterinary Technology (7 Qt)

Lake Superior College

2101 Trinity Rd., Duluth, MN 55811. Two-Year College. Founded 1995. Contact: Gary Truchowski, (218)733-7601, (218)733-7600, 800-432-2884, Fax: (218)733-5945, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.lsc.mnscu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $101/credit resident; $154/credit WI resident; $201/credit non-resident. Enrollment: Total 5,800. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: JRCRTE; CAAHEP; JRCERT; NAACLS; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Administrative Assistant; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Airline Transport Pilot; Architectural Technology; Auto Body Design; Automotive Service; Aviation Management; Broadcasting Technology; Building Construction Technology; Business Administration; Civil Engineering Technology; Computer Aided Design; Computer Networking; Computer Programming; Dental Hygiene; Electronics Technology; Fire Science; Health Technology; Legal Assistant; Machine Technology; Machine Tool & Die; Management; Marketing & Sales; Massage Therapy; Medical Assistant; Medical Laboratory Technology; Medical Receptionist; Medical Technology - Phlebotomy; Microcomputers; Microsoft Certified Specialist; Nursing, Practical; Office, General; Paralegal; Paramedic; Physical Therapy Aide; Radiologic Technology; Respiratory Therapy; Secretarial, Medical; Surgical Technology; Truck Driving; Web Development; Word Processing

EAGAN

Argosy University/Twin Cities

1515 Central Pkwy., Eagan, MN 55121. Other. Founded 1961. Contact: O. Jeanne Stoneking, (651)846-2882, (651)846-3300, 888-844-2004, Fax: (651)994-7956, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.argosyu.edu/twincities. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $16,212. Enrollment: Total 366. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC; ADA; CAAHEP; JRCERT; NAACLS; ACCSCT; AVMA; APA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Dental Hygiene; Histologic Technology; Medical Assistant; Medical Laboratory Technology; Radiation Therapy Technology; Radiologic Technology; Ultrasonography; Veterinary Technology

Rasmussen Business College (Eagan)

3500 Federal Dr., Eagan, MN 55122. Business. Founded 1900. Contact: Tim Elliot, Dir. of Admissions, (651)687-9000, 800-852-6367, Fax: (651)687-0507, Web Site: http://www.rasmussen.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $2,125 per quarter day, $1,125 per quarter evening. Enrollment: Total 400. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS; NCA-HLC; CAAHEP; AHIMA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Advanced (72 Wk); Accounting, General (72 Wk); Accounting, Junior (36 Wk); Accounting, Specialist (48 Wk); Business Management (72 Wk); Child Care & Guidance (32 Wk); Court Reporting (108 Wk); Health Technology (72 Wk); Hospitality (72 Wk); Marketing & Sales (48 Wk); Receptionist (36 Wk); Secretarial, Administrative (72 Wk); Secretarial, Executive (48 Wk); Secretarial, Legal (48 Wk); Secretarial, Medical (36 Wk); Secretarial, Private (48 Wk); Travel & Tourism (48 Wk); Word Processing (48 Wk)

EAST GRAND FORKS

Northland Community and Technical College (East Grand Forks)

2022 Central Ave. NE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721. Trade and Technical. Founded 1973. Contact: Steve Alston, Dean of Academic Affairs, (218)773-3441, 800-451-3441, Fax: (218)773-4575, Web Site: http://www.northlandcollege.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $121/credit hour; $154/credit hour WI residents. Enrollment: men 400, women 800. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: AOTA; APTA; CAAHEP; JRCERT; NAACLS; JRCECT; JRCEMT; NATEF; NLNAC; COE; ARCEST. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated; Accounting, General; Agricultural Science; Air Conditioning & Heating; Bookkeeping; Cabinet & Mill Work; Cardio Pulmonary Technology; Carpentry; Clerical, General; Construction Technology; Desktop Publishing; Electrical Construction; Electronics Technology; Emergency Medical Technology; Farm Management Technology; Fire Protection Technology; Geriatric Care; Health Occupations; Health Technology; Library Technology; Marketing & Sales; Mechanics, Diesel; Mechanics, Heavy Equipment; Mechanics, Tractor; Mechanics, Truck; Medical Assistant; Medical Insurance Specialist; Medical Laboratory Technology; Medical Transcription; Microcomputers; Nursing, Practical; Paramedic; Pharmacy Technician; Physical Therapy Aide; Plumbing; Radiologic Technology; Receptionist; Respiratory Therapy; Secretarial, Administrative; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Medical; Surgical Technology; Truck Driving; Welding Technology

EDEN PRAIRIE

Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie Campus

13100 College View Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Trade and Technical. Founded 1971. Contact: Mary Swan, (952)995-1300, 800-345-4655, Fax: (952)995-1399, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.hennepintech.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $118/credit resident; $235/credit non-resident. Enrollment: Total 2,090. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting & Business Administration; Accounting, Clerical; Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration; Audiovisual Technology; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Auto Mechanics; Auto Parts Management; Banking; Biomedical Technology; Business Occupations; Carpentry; Chef Training; Commercial Art; Data Processing; Drafting, Architectural; Early Childhood Specialist; Electro-Mechanical Technology; Electronics Technology; Hospital Ward Clerk; Landscaping;

Laser Technology; Machine Shop; Machine Technology; Machine Tool & Die Design; Marine & Small Engine Repair; Marketing; Masonry; Mechanical Drafting; Mechanics, Power Fluid; Mechanics, Power Plant; Merchandising; Moldmaking; Nursing, Practical; Painting, Decorating & Paper Hanging; Photography; Radio & Television Service & Repair; Robotics; Secretarial, Legal; Secretarial, Medical; Surveying; Television Production; Tool Engineering Technology; Welding Technology; Word Processing

Northwest Technical Institute

11995 Singletree Ln., Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Trade and Technical. Founded 1957. Contact: Michael Kotcherar, (952)944-0080, 800-443-4223, Fax: (952)944-9274, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.nti.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $13,200 per academic year. Enrollment: men 98, women 27. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Aided Design; Computer Aided Drafting; Drafting & Design Technology; Drafting, Architectural (4 Sm); Drafting, Engineering (4 Sm)

EDINA

Northwestern Academy of Homeopathy

5201 Eden Ave., Ste. 245, Edina, MN 55436. Allied Medical. Founded 1994. Contact: Jan Forsberg, School Administrator, (612)794-6445, 877-644-4401, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.homeopathicschool.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $5,500. Enrollment: Total 35. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Homeopathic Medicine (4 Yr)

ELY

Vermilion Community College

1900 E. Camp St., Ely, MN 55731. Two-Year College. Founded 1922. Contact: Kelly Burkey, Admissions Dir., (218)365-7200, 800-657-3608, Fax: (218)365-7218, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.vcc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $4,045 in-state; $4,938 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 544. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (1 Yr); Clerical, General (1 Yr); Data Processing (2 Yr); Natural Resources Technology (2 Yr); Park & Recreation (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (1 Yr); Water & Waste Water Pollution Technology (2 Yr); Word Processing (2 Yr)

FERGUS FALLS

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (Fergus Falls)

1414 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN 56537. Two-Year College. Founded 1960. Contact: Carrie Brimhall, Dir. Enrollment Management, (218)736-1500, (218)736-1525, 877-MY-MSCTC, Fax: (218)736-1510, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.minnesota.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $128/credit resident; $256/credit non-resident; $180/credit Internet; some variation with special programs. Enrollment: men 771, women 1,311. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Advanced (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Human Services; Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Management (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Medical Technology - Phlebotomy (15 Wk); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Office, General (1-2 Yr); Secretarial, General (1-2 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (1-2 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (1-2 Yr)

GRAND RAPIDS

Itasca Community College

1851 E. Hwy. 169, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. Two-Year College. Founded 1922. Contact: Candace Perry, (218)327-4460, 800-996-6422, Fax: (218)327-4350, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.itascacc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $4,424 (32 credits) in-state; $5,409 (32 credits) out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 1,200. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Business Management; Child Development; Education; Engineering; Fire Fighting; Forestry Technology; Geographic Information Systems; Health Aide; Natural Resources & Wildlife Law Enforcement; Natural Resources Technology; Nurse, Assistant; Nursing, Practical

GRANITE FALLS

Minnesota West Community and Technical College (Granite Falls)

1593 11th Ave., Granite Falls, MN 56241. Contact: Ronald A. Wood, President, (320)564-4511, Web Site: http://www.mnwest.mnscu.edu. Public. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,576 in-state; $3,576 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

HIBBING

Cosmetology Career

110 E. Howard St., Hibbing, MN 55746. Cosmetology. Founded 1955. Contact: Ronda Fridlund, (218)263-8354, Fax: (218)722-8341, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.coscareers.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $7,200 cosmetology; $2,500 nail tech.; $800 reactivation; $450 refresher; $50 to $150 registration fee. Enrollment: women 29. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology

Cosmetology Careers Unlimited-Hibbing

110 E. Howard St., Hibbing, MN 55746. Contact: Richard Shaffer, President, (218)263-8354, (218)722-7484, Web Site: http://www.coscareers.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $6,700. Degrees awarded: Associate.

Hibbing Community College

1515 East 25th St., Hibbing, MN 55746. Two-Year College. Founded 1916. Contact: Judy Zerger, Dean of Students, (218)262-7200, 800-224-4422, Fax: (218)263-2992, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.hcc.mnscu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $125 per credit; Exchange Program Tuition, $180 per credit (includes fees). Enrollment: Total 1,009. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Associate, Certificate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant; Appliance Repair; Art; Automotive Technology; Business Administration; Computer Aided Drafting & Design; Computer Applications; Computer Networking; Culinary Arts; Database Management; Dental Assisting; Electrical Construction; Environmental Health; Food Service & Management; Heating Technology; Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning; Information Sciences Technology; Law Enforcement; Maintenance, Electrical; Mechanics, Diesel; Medical Laboratory Technology; Microcomputers; Mining Technology; Multimedia Design; Nursing, Practical; Office Management; Paramedic; Receptionist; Safety Technology; Sales Management; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Legal; Secretarial, Medical; Sports Management; Theatre Arts

Hibbing Community College-A. Technical And Community Coll

1515 E. 25th St., Hibbing, MN 55746. Contact: Kenneth Simberg, Provost, (218)262-7200, (218)262-7207, Web Site: http://www.hcc.mnscu.edu. Public. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,300 in-state; $3,300 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

HUTCHINSON

Ridgewater College - Hutchinson Campus

Two Century Ave., Hutchinson, MN 55350. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Dr. Douglas Allen, Pres., (320)587-3636, (320)234-0243, 800-222-4424, Fax: (320)234-0229, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ridgewater.mnscu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,128/semester resident (16 credits); $2,300/semester non-resident. Enrollment: men 547, women 668. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet.

Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical (1 Yr); Accounting, General (2 Yr); Audio Technology (2 Yr); Aviation Maintenance Technology (1 Yr); Computer Business Systems Technology (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Drafting & Design Technology (1 Yr); Engineering Technology, Audio (2 Yr); Health Aide (1 Yr); Industrial Management & Supervision (2 Yr); Industrial Technology (2 Yr); Machine Tool & Die (1 Yr); Machinist, General (1 Yr); Media Technology (2 Yr); Metallurgical Technology (2 Yr); Moldmaking (1 Yr); Nondestructive Testing Technology (2 Yr); Numerical Control (1 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Retail Management (2 Yr); Sales (2 Yr); Secretarial, Administrative (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (1 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (2 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (2 Yr); Small Business Management; Teacher Assistant (2 Yr); Welding, Combination (1 Yr); Word Processing (1 Yr)

INTERNATIONAL FALLS

Rainy River Community College

1501 Hwy. 71, International Falls, MN 56649. Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Tom Weegar, President, (218)285-7722, 800-456-3996, Fax: (218)285-2239, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.rrcc.mnscu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,784. Enrollment: Total 301. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (34 Wk); Business Technology (34 Wk); Computer Information Science (72 Wk); Computer Networking (34 Wk); Medical Record Technology (34 Wk); Nursing, Practical (40 Wk); Recreation Leadership (72 Wk)

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS

Inver Hills Community College

2500 80th St. East, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076-3224. Two-Year College. Founded 1970. Contact: Landon Pirius, Dir. Enrollment and Registration, (651)450-8500, Fax: (651)450-8677, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.inverhills.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $139/credit resident; $265/credit non-resident (includes fees). Enrollment: Total 8,000. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Aircraft Flight Instruction, Commercial Flying (2 Yr); Air Traffic Control (2 Yr); Aviation Management (2 Yr); Building Inspection Technology (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Computer Programming (2 Yr); Computer Science (2 Yr); Construction Management (2 Yr); Deaf Education (2 Yr); Emergency Medical Technology (2 Yr); Engineering (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Import - Export (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Legal Assistant (2 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Office Technology (2 Yr); Real Estate, Basic

JACKSON

Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Jackson Campus

PO Box 269, 401 West St., Jackson, MN 56143. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Founded 1964. Contact: Lynne Liepold, (507)847-3320, 800-658-2522, Fax: (507)847-5389, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.mnwest.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $139/credit MN resident; $267/credit non-resident (includes fees). Enrollment: Total 225. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma, Certificate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC; ADA; CAAHEP; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Specialist (2-4 Sm); Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (2-4 Sm); Aircraft Flight Instruction, Airline Transport Pilot (4 Sm); Auto Mechanics (2-4 Sm); Clerical, Medical (2 Sm); Clerical, Receptionist (1 Sm); Computer Aided Design (18 Mo); Computer Aided Drafting (18 Mo); Computer Engineering (2-4 Sm); Computer Networking (2-4 Sm); Electrical Construction (4 Sm); Electricity - Master Electrician (11 Mo); Plumbing (2-4 Sm); Power Lineman (2-4 Sm); Secretarial, Administrative (2-4 Sm); Secretarial, Medical (2-4 Sm); Telecommunications Technology (2-4 Sm)

MANKATO

Continental Auctioneers School

PO Box 346, Mankato, MN 56002-0346. Trade and Technical. Founded 1984. Contact: Richard Haas, (507)625-5595, Fax: (507)625-6929, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.auctioneerschool.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Week. Tuition: $795. Enrollment: Total 30. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Appraisal, Personal Property; Auctioneering (1-8 Wk); Real Estate Appraisal

Mankato Cosmetology Training Center

111 E. Hickory St., Mankato, MN 56001. Cosmetology. Founded 1981. Contact: Nancy A. Buckingham, (507)345-4033, Fax: (507)345-4038, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.cosmetologytrainingcenter.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Month. Tuition: $9,096 cosmetology, $3,021 nail tech. Enrollment: Total 40. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: AACS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (10 Mo); Manicurist (3 Mo)

Rasmussen College-Mankato

501 Holly Lane, Mankato, MN 56001-6803. Contact: Douglas Gardner, Director, (507)625-6556, Web Site: http://www.rasmussen.edu. Private. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $15,400 in-state; $15,400 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

MINNEAPOLIS

American Indian Oic Incorporated

1845 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404-2221. Contact: Lee Antell, Executive Director, (612)341-3358, Web Site: http://www.aioic.org. Private. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $3,600 in-state; $3,600 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Aveda Institute

400 Central Ave., SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Cosmetology, Other. Founded 1977. Contact: (612)378-7400, (612)378-7449, 800-274-6778, Fax: (612)378-7430, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://aveda.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Hour. Tuition: $8,900 - $14,600. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1550 Hr); Massage Therapy (600 Hr); Skin Care (600 Hr)

College of St. Catherine - Minneapolis

601 25th Ave., S., Minneapolis, MN 55454. Allied Medical, Two-Year College. Founded 1964. Contact: Katherine Mills, (651)690-7801, 800-945-4599, Fax: (651)690-7849. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Associate $460/credit. Enrollment: Total 1,000. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: AOTA; APTA; CAAHEP; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Medical Record Technology (1 Yr); Medical Technology - Phlebotomy (1 Yr); Medical Transcription (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Occupational Therapy Assistant (2 Yr); Physical Therapy Aide (2 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (4 Yr); Ultrasonography (2 Yr); X-Ray Technology (2 Yr)

Dunwoody College of Technology

818 Dunwoody Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55403-1192. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Founded 1914. Contact: Raul Galarza, (612)374-5800, 800-292-4625, Fax: (612)374-4128, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.dunwoody.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $13,155. Enrollment: Total 1,275. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Air Conditioning & Heating (6 Qt); Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (6 Qt); Appliance Repair (3 Qt); Automation Technology (6 Qt); Automotive Collision Repair (6 Qt); Automotive Service (6 Qt); Commerce (6 Qt); Computer Science (6 Qt); Digital Program Design (6 Qt); Drafting, Architectural (6 Qt); Drafting, Engineering (6 Qt); Electrical Construction (6 Qt); Electronics, Digital (6 Qt); Electronics Technology (6 Qt); Graphic Arts (6 Qt); Machine Technology (6 Qt); Machine Tool Programming Technology (6 Qt); Maintenance, Electrical (6 Qt); Printing (6 Qt); Refrigeration Technology (6 Qt); Welding, Arc & Gas (3 Qt); Welding, Combination (3 Qt)

McConnell School

1201 Marquette Ave., Ste. 100, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Trade and Technical. Founded 1937. Contact: Peggy McKay, (612)332-4238, 800-228-0733, Fax: (612)334-3377, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.mcconnellschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 25, women 130. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Airline & Travel Careers (13-37 Wk)

Miami Ad School-Minneapolis

25 N. Fourth St., Ste. 201, Minneapolis, MN 55401. Trade and Technical. Contact: Pippa Seichrist, (612)339-4089, Fax: (612)338-6773, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.miamiadschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $24,000. Enrollment: Total 180. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Advertising; Design

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

1501 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55403. Two-Year College. Founded 1996. Contact: John Jefferson, (612)341-7040. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 5,777. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical; Accounting, General; Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration; Apparel Arts; Automation Technology; Auto Mechanics; Barbering; Cabinet & Mill Work; Computer Programming; Computer Technology; Cosmetology; Culinary Occupations; Data Entry; Desktop Publishing; Drafting, Architectural; Early Childhood Education; Electrical Construction; Fashion Careers; Gemology; Graphic Design; Jewelry Design - Repair & Stone Setting; Machine Tool Programming Technology; Mechanics, Aviation; Media Technology; Nurse, Assistant; Nursing, Practical; Office, General; Patternmaking; Photography; Retail Management; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Legal; Secretarial, Medical; Upholstering; Word Processing

Moler Barber School

2500 Central Ave., NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418-3726. Barber. Founded 1893. Contact: Delano O.J. Martinson, (612)788-4045, 888-682-7555, Fax: (612)788-4183, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Month. Tuition: $4,692. Enrollment: men 24, women 2. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NABS; ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Barbering (9 Mo); Hair Styling, Advanced

University of Minnesota

Box 390, Mayo, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Allied Medical. Contact: M.J. Meier, (612)624-2679. Public. Curriculum: Dental Assisting; Dental Hygiene; Medical Technology; Nursing, Anesthesia; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy Technology; Radiation Therapy Technology; Radiologic Technology

MINNETONKA

Minnesota Paralegal Institute

12450 Wayzata Blvd., Ste. 318, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Other. Founded 1985. Contact: Beth Sullivan, Program Director, (952)542-8417, Fax: (952)545-1524, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.mnparalegal.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $6,975; $1,000-$1,200 for books. Enrollment: Total 150. Degrees awarded: Certificate.Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Paralegal (4 Mo)

Rasmussen Business College (Minnetonka)

12450 Wayzata Blvd., Ste. 315, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Two-Year College. Founded 1900.(612)545-2000, 800-852-0929, Fax: (612)545-7038, Web Site: http://www.rasmussen.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $2,190/quarter. Enrollment: men 75, women 325. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Advanced (72 Wk); Accounting, General (72 Wk); Accounting, Junior (36 Wk); Accounting, Specialist (48 Wk); Administrative Assistant (48 Wk); Business Management (72 Wk); Criminal Justice (72 Wk); Marketing & Sales (48 Wk); Office Technology (48 Wk); Receptionist (36 Wk); Secretarial, Administrative (48 Wk); Secretarial, Executive (48 Wk); Secretarial, Legal (48 Wk); Secretarial, Medical (36 Wk); Secretarial, Private (48 Wk); Word Processing (48 Wk)

MOORHEAD

Northwest Technical College-Moorhead

1900 28th Ave. S, Moorhead, MN 56560. Trade and Technical. Founded 1965. Contact: Tom Dubbels, Counselor, (218)299-6516, (218)299-6500, 800-426-5603, Fax: (218)299-6810, Web Site: http://www.minnesota.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $128/credit resident; $256/credit non-resident; $180/credit Internet; some variation with special programs. Enrollment: Total 1,800. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical; Accounting, General; Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Auto Mechanics; Carpentry; Chef Training; Clerical, General; Commercial Art; Computer Programming; Construction Technology; Dental Assisting; Dental Hygiene; Diesel Technology; Drafting, Electrical; Electrical Construction; Electronics Technology; Fashion Merchandising; Marketing; Medical Record Technology; Nursing, Vocational; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Legal; Secretarial, Medical

Ritas-Moorhead Beauty School

17 S.Fourth St., Moorhead, MN 56560. Contact: Rita L. Dickelman, Owner, (218)236-7201. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $5,200 in-state; $5,200 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

NORTH MANKATO

South Central Technical College

1920 Lee Blvd., North Mankato, MN 56003. Two-Year College. Founded 1946. Contact: Bev Herda, Admissions, (507)389-7200, (507)389-7218, 800-722-9359, Fax: (507)388-9951, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.southcentral.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,500 in-state; $7,000 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 1,700. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Administrative Assistant; Agribusiness; Agriculture - Production; Agri-Engineering & Mechanics; Agri-Management; Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration; Animal Science - Swine Management & Production; Appliance Repair; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Automotive Service; Automotive Technology; Broadcasting, Nontechnical; Civil Engineering Technology; Commercial Art; Communications Technology; Computer Programming; Cooking, Commercial; Dental Assisting; Drafting, Architectural; Drafting, Industrial; Electronics Technology; Fashion Merchandising; Food Preparation & Service; Graphic Arts; Human Services; Machine Tool & Die; Nursing, Practical; Retail Management; Sales; Technical Illustration; Welding, Combination

OAKDALE

Globe College

7166 10th St., N., Oakdale, MN 55128-5939. Trade and Technical, Allied Medical, Two-Year College. Founded 1885. Contact: Nate Hermann, (651)730-5100, Fax: (651)730-5151, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.globecollege.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition:

$11,625. Enrollment: Total 425. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS; AAMAE; CAAHEP; AVMA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Networking

Minnesota School of Cosmetology

7166 tenth St. No, Oakdale, MN 55128. Contact: Terry Myhre, President, (651)287-2180, Web Site: http://www.globecollege.edu. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $8,100. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

PERHAM

Northwest Technical College Practical Nursing Program

150 Second St., S.W., Perham, MN 56573. Nursing. Founded 1970. Contact: Karen Sollom, RN, MS, Program Director, (218)773-3441, 800-451-3441, Fax: (218)773-4502, E-mail: [email protected]. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 36, women 721. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Nurse, Assistant (1 Mo); Nursing, Practical (4 Sm)

PINE CITY

Pine Technical College

900 4th St. SE, Pine City, MN 55063. Trade and Technical. Founded 1966. Contact: Nancy Mach, Dean of Students, (320)629-5100, 800-521-7463, Fax: (320)629-5101, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.pinetech.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $119/credit; $124/credit (gunsmithing); $1,785/semester (full-time, 15 credits). Enrollment: men 428, women 598. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Administrative Assistant; Bookkeeping; Business Administration; Computer Science; Engineering Technology; Human Services; Industrial Technology; Liberal Arts; Small Business Management

PIPESTONE

Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Pipestone Campus

1314 N. Hiawatha Ave., Pipestone, MN 56164. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Paul Dobbs, (507)825-6800, 800-658-2330, Fax: (507)825-4656, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.mnwest.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $139/credit MN resident; $267/credit non-resident (includes fees). Enrollment: Total 375. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC; ADA; CAAHEP; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical (1 Yr); Accounting, General (2 Yr); Carpentry (2 Yr); Computer Support Technology (2 Yr); Cosmetology (1 Yr); Human Services (1 Yr); Meat Cutting (1 Yr); Medical Assistant (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Medical Receptionist (1 Yr); Medical Technology - Phlebotomy (1 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Receptionist (1 Yr); Secretarial, Administrative (1 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (1 Yr); Truck Driving (6 Mo)

PLYMOUTH

Scot-Lewis Beauty School

4124 Lancaster Ln., N., Plymouth, MN 55441-1707. Cosmetology. Founded 1962.(763)551-0562, (866)538-0881, Fax: (763)551-0065, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.scotlewis.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $11,900. Enrollment: Total 135. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1550 Hr); Nail Technology (350 Hr)

RAMSEY

Minnesota School of Horseshoeing

6250 Riverdale Dr., NW, Ramsey, MN 55303. Trade and Technical. Founded 1977. Contact: Nancy Duggan, (763)427-5850, 800-257-5850, Fax: (763)427-3395, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.horseshoes.com/mnschhorse; Richard T. Duggan, Owner. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $3,400 plus $900 books & tools. Enrollment: Total 10. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Horseshoeing (400 Hr)

RED WING

Minnesota State College Southeast Technical/Red Wing Winona

308 Pioneer Rd., Red Wing, MN 55066. Trade and Technical. Founded 1973. Contact: Diane Dingfelder, Dir. of College Advancement, (651)385-6300, (651)453-2730, Fax: (651)385-6377, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.southeastmn.edu; Chris Humble, Dir. of Enrollment Svcs.. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Other. Tuition: $124/credit MN resident; $187/credit MI, MO, NE residents; $249/credit other states. Enrollment: Total 1,350. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (18 Mo); Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (18 Mo); Arena Management; Audio Technology (18 Mo); Auto Mechanics (18 Mo); Clerical, General (9 Mo); Computer Programming (22 Mo); Engineering Technology, Audio (18 Mo); Farm Management Technology; Musical Instrument Repair (18 Mo); Nursery Management (18 Mo); Nursing, Practical (10 Mo); Secretarial, General; Small Business Management; Technician, Industrial Service (18 Mo); Vibration Technology (18 Mo); Welding Technology

RICHFIELD

Minnesota School of Business

1401 W. 76th St., Richfield, MN 55423. Business. Founded 1877. Contact: JoAnn Michels, (612)798-3727, Fax: (612)861-5548, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $290/credit hour. Enrollment: men 326, women 575. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: AAMAE; ACICS; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Advanced (8 Qt); Accounting, General (5 Qt); Audio Production, Music (6 Qt); Business Administration (6 Qt); Business, General Office (3 Qt); Computer Networking; Computer Programming, Games; E-Commerce; Executive Assistant (6 Qt); Health Technology; Legal Receptionist (4 Qt); Massage Therapy; Medical Administrative Assistant (6 Qt); Medical Assistant (6 Qt); Medical Office Management (4 Qt); Network Support (6 Qt); Office Administration (6 Qt); Paralegal (7 Qt); Software Development/Engineering; Veterinary Assistant (4 Qt)

ROBBINSDALE

North Memorial Medical Center, School of Radiologic Technology

3300 Oakdale N., Robbinsdale, MN 55422. Allied Medical. Founded 1965. Contact: Colleen A. Kuechle, (763)520-5337, Fax: (763)520-2754, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.northmemorial.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $1,000/year; $750 books. Enrollment: Total 20. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

ROCHESTER

Rochester Community and Technical College

851 30th Ave., SE, Rochester, MN 55904-4999. Two-Year College. Founded 1915. Contact: Troy Tynsky, Admissions Dir., (507)285-7210, (507)280-3509, 800-247-1296, Fax: (507)285-7496, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.rctc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $117 per credit hour, plus fees; out-of-state residents varies by state. Enrollment: Total 3,407. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ABET; CAAHEP; NLNAC; JRCERT; NCA-HLC; ADA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available.

Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical (1 Yr); Accounting, General (2 Yr); Accounting, Specialist (1 Yr); Administrative Assistant (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics (2 Yr); Bookkeeping (1 Sm); Building Maintenance (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Carpentry (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Civil Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Clerk, Typist (2 Yr); Computer Networking; Computer Operations; Dental Assisting (2 Yr); Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Digital Computing; Electronic Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Graphic Arts; Health Care & Management; Health Technology; Horticulture (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Machine Technology (2 Yr); Mechanical Drafting (2 Yr); Mechanical Technology (2 Yr); Medical Assistant (2 Yr); Medical Technology - Phlebotomy; Medical Transcription (2 Yr); Nurse, Assistant (1 Sm); Nursing, Practical (2 Yr); Paramedic; Pharmacy Technician (1 Yr); Radiologic Technology (2 Yr); Respiratory Therapy (2 Yr); Retail Management (2 Yr); Secretarial, Executive (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Secretarial, Legal (2 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (2 Yr); Surgical Technology (2 Yr); Surveying (2 Yr); Traffic & Transportation Management

ROSEMOUNT

Dakota County Technical College

1300 145th St., E., Rosemount, MN 55068. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Founded 1970. Contact: Patrick Lair, Admissions Dir., (651)423-8301, (651)423-8020, 877-YES-DCTC, Fax: (651)423-8775, E-mail: patrick. [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.dctc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,999 resident; $7,998 non-resident. Enrollment: men 3,060, women 2,940. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: FIDER; NLNAC; NCA-HLC; AAMAE; ADA; AHIMA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical; Accounting, General; Administrative Assistant; Architectural Technology; Auto Body Design; Automotive Collision Repair; Automotive Service; Automotive Technology; Child Care & Guidance; Clerical, General; Computer Networking; Computer Programming; Dental Assisting; Desktop Publishing; Electrician; Electronics Assembly; Furniture Manufacturing; Graphic Design; Heavy Equipment; Interior Design; Landscaping; Medical Assistant; Medical Receptionist; Nurse, Assistant; Nursing, Practical; Office Technology; Personnel Management; Photography; Printing Technology; Quality Control; Real Estate Appraisal; Real Estate, Basic; Real Estate, Financing; Real Estate Management; Secretarial, Executive; Secretarial, General; Secretarial, Medical; Telecommunications Technology; Travel Agents; Truck Driving; Visual Communications; Web Development; Welding Technology; Wood Industries Technology

ROSEVILLE

Minneapolis Business College

1711 W. County Rd. B., Roseville, MN 55113. Business. Founded 1874. Contact: David Whitman, President, (651)636-7406, 800-279-5200, Fax: (651)636-8185, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.minneapolisbusinesscollege.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $5,180 per semester. Enrollment: men 112, women 263. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: AAMAE; ACICS; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (8-14 Mo); Administrative Assistant (8 Mo); Computer Networking (16 Mo); Computer Operations (10 Mo); Computer Programming (16 Mo); Graphic Design (12 Mo); Hospitality (14 Mo); Medical Assistant (10-14 Mo); Secretarial, General (14 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (10 Mo); Travel & Tourism (10 Mo)

ST. CLOUD

Model College of Hair Design

201 8th Ave., S., St. Cloud, MN 56301. Cosmetology. Founded 1952. Contact: Andrew Smith, (320)253-4222, 800-450-3300, Fax: (320)253-6301, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.modelcollegeofhairdesign.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Other. Tuition: $9,200 cosmetology; $2,500 manicuring; $5,900 esthetics; textbooks & equipment extra. Enrollment: men 3, women 110. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1550 Hr); Manicurist (350 Hr); Skin Care (600 Hr)

St. Cloud Hospital

1406 6th Ave., N., St. Cloud, MN 56303. Allied Medical. Founded 1938. Contact: John Falconer, B.A., R.T.(R), (320)255-5719, (320)251-2700, 800-835-6652, Fax: (320)255-5730, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.centracare.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Year. Tuition: $3,608 per year. Enrollment: Total 16. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

St. Cloud Technical College

1540 Northway Dr., St. Cloud, MN 56303. Trade and Technical. Founded 1948. Contact: Jodi Elness, (320)308-5089, (320)308-5000, 800-222-1009, Fax: (320)308-5981, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.sctc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $133 per credit hour. Enrollment: men 2,428, women 2,380. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ADA; CAAHEP; NLNAC; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (2 Sm); Accounting, Clerical (2 Sm); Accounting, General (4 Sm); Administrative Assistant (4 Sm); Advertising (4 Sm); Air Conditioning & Heating (2 Sm); Auto Body & Fender Repair (4 Sm); Automotive Collision Repair (4 Sm); Automotive Service (4 Sm); Banking & Finance (4 Sm); Carpentry (4 Sm); Civil Engineering Technology (4 Sm); Clerk, Typist (2 Sm); Computer Programming (5 Sm); Culinary Arts (2 Sm); Data Entry (2 sm); Dental Assisting (4 Sm); Drafting & Design Technology (4 Sm); Early Childhood Education (2 Sm); Electrical Technology (4 Sm); Electronics, Solid State (4 Sm); Electronics Technology (4 Sm); Graphic Arts (2 Sm); Instrumentation Technology (4 Sm); Machine Shop (4 Sm); Mechanics, Heavy Equipment (4 Sm); Medical Technology (2 Sm); Microcomputers (4 Sm); Nursing, Practical (4 Sm); Operating Room Technology (2 Sm); Plumbing (2 Sm); Receptionist (2 Sm); Sales (4 Sm); Sales Management (4 Sm); Secretarial, Legal (2 Sm); Secretarial, Medical (2 Sm); Surgical Technology (2 Sm); Water & Waste Water Pollution Technology (2 Sm); Welding, Arc & Gas (2 Sm); Welding Technology (2 Sm)

ST. LOUIS PARK

High Tech Institute

5100 Gamble Drive Ste. 200, St. Louis Park, MN 55416. Allied Medical. Founded 1996. Contact: Dennis Pobiak, Pres., (952)417-2200, (866)502-2627, Fax: (952)545-6149, Web Site: http://www.hightechinstitute.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: men 89, women 525. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Networking (56 Wk); Hospital Management (32 Wk); Medical Assistant (32 Wk); Surgical Technology (54 Wk); X-Ray Technology (37 Wk)

RMD Computer, Inc.

3424 Wood Dale Ave., S., St. Louis Park, MN 55416. Other. Founded 1996. Contact: Patrice Herrington, (952)927-7800, 877-742-5763. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $285 per credit hr. Enrollment: Total 50. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACICS. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Programming (12 Mo); Computer Servicing - Software Applications (8 Mo)

ST. PAUL

College of St. Catherine

2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105. Allied Medical, Other. Founded 1905. Contact: Linda Distad, Assoc. Dean of Education, (651)690-6425, (651)690-6798, 800-945-4599, Fax: (651)690-6817, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.stkate.edu. Public. Women. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Tuition: $20,800/year (average full-time Day). Enrollment: Total 4,809. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet.

Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Occupational Therapy

College of Visual Arts

344 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102. Art. Founded 1924. Contact: Jane Nordhorn, Dir. of Admissions, (651)224-3416, 800-224-1536, Fax: (651)224-8854, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.cva.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $17,510/year full-time (12 to 18 credits per semester). Enrollment: Total 173. Accreditation: NCAHLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Art, Advertising Commercial (4 Yr); Commercial Art; Graphic Design; Illustration; Lettering and Layout; Painting; Photography; Sculpture

East Metro Opportunities Industrialization Center

334 Chester St., St. Paul, MN 55107. Trade and Technical. Founded 1974. Contact: Norma Fuglie, Dir. of Training, (651)291-5088, Fax: (651)291-5044, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.eastmetrooic.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $2,100 per quarter. Enrollment: Total 100. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant (3 Qt); Computer Support Technology (4 Qt); Customer Service (2 Qt); Data Entry (2 Qt); Electronics & Computer Technology (2 Qt); Receptionist (3 Qt)

ELS Language Centers

c/o Hamline University, Mail SHC 203, St. Paul, MN 55105. Other. Founded 1961. Contact: Elaine Matyi, Dir., (651)962-5990, Fax: (651)962-5991, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Month. Tuition: $1,395 intensive, $995 semi-intensive. Enrollment: Total 110. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: ACCET. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: English As A Second Language (4 Wk)

Minnesota School of Bartending, Inc.

2426 University Ave., St. Paul, MN 55114. Trade and Technical. Founded 1968. Contact: Mark A. Lange, Dir., (651)645-1252, Web Site: http://www.mnschoolofbartending.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Week. Tuition: $195. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Bartending (30-40 Hr)

Minnesota School of Piano Technology

PO Box 10806, St. Paul, MN 55110-0806. Trade and Technical. Founded 1993. Contact: Greg Gavin, (651)644-3111, 877-810-9354, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.pianotuner.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Week. Tuition: $3,977; one-on-one program $10,953. Enrollment: Total 12. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Piano Technology (12 Wk)

Musictech College

19 Exchange St. E, St. Paul, MN 55101. Two-Year College. Founded 1985. Contact: David Wray, Dean of Music, (651)338-0175, (651)291-0177, 800-594-9500, Fax: (651)338-0804, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.musictech.edu; Debbie Sandridge, Dir. of Admissions. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $13,050-$26,320. Enrollment: men 348, women 60. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Associate. Accreditation: NASM. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Engineering Technology, Audio (2 Yr); Multimedia Design (2 Yr); Music (2 Yr); Music & Recording Technology (2 Yr)

Saint Paul Technical College

235 Marshall Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102. Two-Year College. Founded 1919. Contact: Milo Loken, Vice President, (651)221-1360, 800-227-6029, Fax: (651)221-1416. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $66.25 per semester credit. Enrollment: men 2,410, women 2,053. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated; Accounting, Clerical (4 Qt); Accounting, General (4 Qt); Apparel Arts (4 Qt); Architectural Technology (6 Qt); Auto Body & Fender Repair (4 Qt); Auto Mechanics (6 Qt); Automotive Service (5 Qt); Bookkeeping (2 Qt); Cabinet & Mill Work (6 Qt); Carpentry (4 Qt); Chemical Technology (6 Qt); Child Care & Guidance (6 Qt); Civil Engineering Technology (8 Qt); Clerk, Typist (3 Qt); Commercial Art (6 Qt); Computer Aided Manufacturing; Computer Operations (4 Qt); Computer Programming (8 Qt); Cosmetology (4 Qt); Data Entry (2 Qt); Deaf Education (3 Qt); Drafting & Design Technology (3 Qt); Early Childhood Education (6 Qt); Electrical Construction (6 Qt); Electronics Technology (6 Qt); Engineering Technology (6 Qt); Graphic Arts (5 Qt); Health Occupations (2 Qt); Hospital Ward Clerk (2 Qt); Hotel & Restaurant Cooking (4 Qt); Import - Export (6 Qt); Inhalation Therapy Technology (7 Qt); Machine Tool & Die (7 Qt); Machine Tool Programming Technology (7 Qt); Mechanics, Truck (6 Qt); Medical Laboratory Technology (6 Qt); Microcomputers (8 Qt); Nursing, Practical (4 Qt); Office Technology (8 Qt); Painting, Decorating & Paper Hanging (3 Qt); Personal Computing; Personnel Management (8 Qt); Pipefitting (3 Qt); Plumbing (3 Qt); Receptionist; Recreational Vehicle Repair (3 Qt); Secretarial, General (3 Qt); Secretarial, Legal (3 Qt); Secretarial, Medical (3 Qt); Sheet Metal (3 Qt); Small Business Management; Traffic & Transportation Management (4 Qt); Watchmaking & Repairing (3 Qt); Welding Technology (5 Qt); Word Processing (3 Qt)

Wings, Inc.

St. Paul Downtown Airport, St. Paul, MN 55102. Flight and Ground. Founded 1963. Contact: Brian D. Addis, (651)227-8981, Fax: (651)281-3359, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://wingsinc.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 260, women 65. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: FAA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Airline Transport Pilot; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Commercial Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor Additional Rating; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Instrument Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Multi-Engine Rating - Airplane; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Seaplane Rating; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Single Engine Rating

SOUTH ST. PAUL

Minnesota Cosmetology Education Center, Inc.

704 Marie Ave., South St. Paul, MN 55075. Cosmetology. Founded 1955. Contact: Sue Ferkingstad, (651)451-6447, Fax: (651)450-7326, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $8,000 cosmetology; $1,825 manicure. Enrollment: men 2, women 40. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1550 Hr); Manicurist (350 Hr)

STANTON

Stanton Sport Aviation, Inc.

Carleton College Airport, 1235 Hwy. 19, Stanton, MN 55018. Flight and Ground. Founded 1942. Contact: Kent Johnson, Pres., (507)645-4030, (507)263-2883, Fax: (507)645-4030, Web Site: http://www.soarmn.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: men 10, women 3. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: FAA. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Airplane Rating; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Commercial Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Glider Rating

STAPLES

Staples Technical College

PO Box 99, Staples, MN 56479-0099. Trade and Technical. Founded 1960. Contact: Charlotte Daniels, (218)894-1168. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $33.25 per credit. Enrollment: Total 684. Degrees awarded: Diploma, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Broadcasting Technology (2 Yr); Building Inspection Technology (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Clerk, Typist (2 Yr); Commercial Art (2 Yr); Cooking, Commercial (9 Mo); Desktop Publishing (2 Yr); Drafting, Electro-Mechanical (2 Yr); Food Preparation & Service (9 Mo); Graphic Arts (2 Yr); Heavy Equipment (2 Yr); Machine Shop (2 Yr); Mechanics, Diesel (2 Yr); Natural Resources Technology (2 Yr); Photography (2 Yr); Radio Announcing (2 Yr); Robotics (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr)

THIEF RIVER FALLS

Northland Community and Technical College (Thief River Falls)

1101 Hwy. 1 E., Thief River Falls, MN 56701. Two-Year College. Founded 1949. Contact: Heather Hauschild-LeMoine, (218)681-0701, 800-959-6282, Fax: (218)681-0774, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.northlandcollege.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $121/credit hour; $154/credit hour WI residents. Enrollment: Total 10,026. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NATEF; FAA; JRCERT; NACCAS; ASHP; CARC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (1 Yr); Auto Body & Fender Repair (2 Yr); Auto Mechanics (2 Yr); Aviation Maintenance Technology (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Cosmetology (1.5 Yr); Drafting, Architectural (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Law Enforcement (2 Yr); Marketing & Sales (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Radio & Television (2 Yr); Secretarial, General (2 Yr); Welding Technology (6 Mo)

VIRGINIA

Mesabi Range Community & Technical College, (ACCR)

1001 W. Chestnut St., Virginia, MN 55792. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Founded 1918. Contact: Brenda K. Kochevar, (218)741-3095, 800-657-3860, Fax: (218)749-0318, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.mr.mnscu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $2,070/semester resident; $4,140/semester non-resident. Enrollment: Total 1,512. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC; NAACLS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Automation Technology (1-2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Carpentry (2 Yr); Communications, Graphic (2 Yr); Computer Networking (2 Yr); Computer Programming (2 Yr); Fire Science (1 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Information Systems (2 Yr); Information Sciences Technology (1-2 Yr); Maintenance Technology (2 Yr); Masonry (1 Yr); Mechanical Technology (2 Yr); Nurses Aide (5 Wk); Paramedic (2 Yr); Welding Technology (1-2 Yr)

WADENA

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (Wadena)

405 Southwest Colfax, PO Box 566, Wadena, MN 56482. Trade and Technical. Founded 1961. Contact: Katherine Curphy, Interim Dean of Student Affairs, (218)631-3530, (218)631-7800, 800-247-2007, Fax: (218)631-9207, Web Site: http://www.minnesota.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $128/credit resident; $256/credit non-resident; $180/credit Internet; some variation with special programs. Enrollment: Total 700. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical (1 Yr); Accounting, General (2 Yr); Administrative Assistant (2 Yr); Air Conditioning & Heating (1 Yr); Carpentry (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Cosmetology (18 Mo); Early Childhood Education (1 Yr); Early Childhood Specialist (1 Yr); Electrical Construction (1 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Manicurist (1 Sm); Massage Therapy (1 Yr); Medical Administrative Assistant (2 Yr); Medical Technology (1 Yr); Medical Transcription (1 Yr); Nursing, Practical (2 Yr); Pharmacy Technician (2 Yr); Plumbing (1 Yr); Secretarial, Medical (1 Yr); Technician, Electronic Service (2 Yr); Telecommunications Technology (2 Yr)

WAITE PARK

Regency Beauty Institute (Waite Park)

110 2nd St., S, Waite Park, MN 56387. Cosmetology. Founded 1991. Contact: J. Hayes Batson, Pres., (320)251-0500, 800-787-6456, Fax: (320)251-2430, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.regencybeauty.com; Jennine Klosterman, Campus Dir.. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Other. Tuition: $11,000 cosmetology; $6,000 esthetic; $3,000 manicuring. Enrollment: men 3, women 120. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1550 Hr); Manicurist (350 Hr); Skin Care (600 Hr)

WHITE BEAR LAKE

Century Community and Technical College

3300 Century Ave., White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Trade and Technical, Two-Year College. Founded 1967. Contact: Christine Paulos, Dir. of Admissions, (651)779-3900, (651)773-1700, 800-228-1978, Fax: (651)773-1796, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.century.mnscu.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $121/credit resident; $229/credit non-resident. Enrollment: Total 4,052. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCAHLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Administrative Assistant; Air Conditioning & Heating; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Automotive Service; Business Administration; Business Management; Computer Aided Design; Computer Information Science; Computer Science; Cosmetology; Criminal Justice; Dental Assisting; Dental Hygiene; Drug & Alcohol Counseling; Emergency Medical Technology; Engineering; Facility Services Technology; Horticulture; Human Services; Information Sciences Technology; Interior Design; Law Enforcement; Marketing; Medical Assistant; Microcomputers; Nursing, R.N.; Office Technology; Orthotics; Pharmacy Technician; Prosthodontics; Quality Control; Radiologic Technology; Sports Management; Telecommunications Technology; Visual Communications

WILLMAR

Rice Memorial Hospital, School of Radiologic Technology

301 Becker Ave., SW, Willmar, MN 56201. Allied Medical. Founded 1958. Contact: R.D. Luther Linn, (320)231-4553. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,200. Enrollment: men 1, women 11. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)

Ridgewater Community and Technical College

PO Box 1097, 2101 15th Ave. NW, Willmar, MN 56201. Two-Year College, Trade and Technical. Founded 1961. Contact: Sally Kerfeld, (320)231-5114, (320)231-2907, 800-722-1151, Fax: (320)231-7677, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.ridgewater.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $3,570 state resident. Enrollment: Total 2,350. Degrees awarded: Associate, Certificate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCAHLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available.

WINONA

Minnesota State College Southeast Technical

1250 Homer Rd., Winona, MN 55987. Trade and Technical. Founded 1948. Contact: Jim Johnson, Pres., (507)454-4600, 800-372-8164, Fax: (507)452-1564, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.southeastmn.edu; Chris Humble, Dir. of Enrollment Svcs.. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $124 MN residents; $187 MI, MO, NE residents; $249 non-residents. Enrollment: men 300, women 275. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: FAA; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (12 Mo); Accounting, Clerical (9 Mo); Accounting, General (18 Mo); Automotive Service (18 Mo); Automotive Technology (18 Mo); Bookkeeping (6 Mo); Clerk, Typist (6 Mo); Cosmetology (11 Mo); Data Entry (6 Mo); Drafting & Design Technology (19 Mo); Electronics Technology (19 Mo); Machine Tool & Die (18 Mo); Marine Technology (18 Mo); Mechanics, Aviation (21 Mo); Microcomputers (12 Mo); Nurse, Assistant (30 Hr); Nursing, Practical (10 Mo); Receptionist (6 Mo); Sales Management (9 Mo); Secretarial, General (9 Mo); Secretarial, Legal (9 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (9 Mo); Truck Driving (17 Wk); Word Processing (9 Mo)

WORTHINGTON

Minnesota West Community and Technical College Worthington Campus

1450 College Way, Worthington, MN 56187. Two-Year College. Founded 1936. Contact: Bill Brian, Dean of Students, (507)372-3402, 800-657-3966, Fax: (507)372-5803, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.mnwest.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $139/credit MN resident; $267/credit non-resident (includes fees). Enrollment: Total 525. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC; NCAHLC; ADA; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agribusiness (2 Yr); Agriculture, General (2 Yr); Agriculture - Production (2 Yr); Business Management (2 Yr); Child Care & Guidance (2 Yr); Computer Aided Drafting (2 Yr); Computer Information Science (2 Yr); Computer Operator (2 Yr); Computer Technology (2 Yr); Human Services (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Pharmacy Technician (1 Yr)