Hennepin Technical College is a public community college located in Brooklyn Park, MN. It offers 164 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 6 programs).

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Hennepin Technical College is $5,881 for Minnesota residents and $5,881 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Minnesota public community colleges' average ($6,465).

The school has 3,974 students, which is higher than Minnesota community collleges' average (2,862). In addition, 1,086 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Minnesota community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Hennepin Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Minnesota community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Minnesota ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$5,881$5,881
Books & Supplies$2,000
Off-Campus Living Costs$13,434
Average Financial Aid$3,358
Cost of Attendance$21,315$21,315
After Financial Aid$17,957$17,957
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Minnesota ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Hennepin Technical College$5,881$5,881
Public Community Colleges in Minnesota$6,037$6,465
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Hennepin Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs42NOT OFFERED
Total Programs11351NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Greenhouse Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and Groundskeeping1 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Plant Nursery Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Urban ForestryNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming, Specific Applications1 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance5 completers
23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and WebmasterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist8 completers
19 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician3 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician29 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Quality Control Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician50 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician2 completers
16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Engineering/Industrial ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Services Administration NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire/Arson Investigation and PreventionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Carpentry/Carpenter19 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance11 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber21 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology112 completers
27 completers
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician3 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician22 completers
31 completers
NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician11 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician11 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician10 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician3 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Tool and Die Technology/Technician2 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder5 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist9 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and Millwork 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Digital Arts 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management (other) NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Dental Assisting/Assistant40 completers
26 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/ReceptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant2 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant NOT OFFERED
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Community Health Services/Liaison/CounselingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training35 completers
17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales OperationsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,974 students at Hennepin Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,497 male students and 1,586 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,0831,3752,708
Male Students2,4979901,507
Female Students1,5863851,201

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 3,974 total students, 1,972 students enrolled through distance learning (1,086 students enrolled exclusively and 886 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment3,974
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,086
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses886
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,002

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Hennepin Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address9000 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park, MN
Phone952-995-1300
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$5,881
Out-of-State$5,881
Student Population »3,974 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »32%
Transfer-out Rate16%
Retention Rate63% (Full-time)
48% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,358
Students to Faculty17:1 (5.88%)