Minnesota North College is a public 2-year college in Hibbing, Minnesota with 2,013 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $12,194 a year after grants and graduates 53% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Minnesota North College acceptance rate and admissions
Minnesota North College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Minnesota North College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $6,291 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $8,066 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $19,404 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $12,194 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $12,194 a year after grants and scholarships, $7,210 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Minnesota North College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 53% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $49,714 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $9,744 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 20% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Trade and career programs at Minnesota North College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 105 | $42,351 | $55,856 | $12,361 |
| Welding | Certificate | 43 | $51,286 | $65,172 | $5,500 |
| Electrician | Certificate | 27 | $44,464 | $83,788 | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 21 | n/a | $76,148 | $12,000 |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 13 | n/a | $39,508 | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,013 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 49% women, 51% men
- 17 students for every faculty member
- Setting: remote town
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Minnesota North College?
No. Minnesota North College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Minnesota North College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $6,291 for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $12,194 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Minnesota North College?
53% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Minnesota North College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $49,714 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.