Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Granite Falls, Minnesota, in a rural remote setting. The college enrolls 4,653 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 46.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 47% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 70% (IPEDS 2023).

The college provides a broad array of technical certificate programs serving trades, energy, and healthcare sectors. Skilled trades programs include Carpentry, Electrician, Plumbing Technology, Welding Technology, Diesel Mechanics, and Lineworker. Energy and automation programs include Automation Engineer Technology and Energy Systems Technology. Health-related offerings include Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Insurance Coding, and Health Information/Medical Records Technology. Cosmetology is also offered.

Granite Falls is located in southwestern Minnesota, and the college serves a multi-campus region covering several rural communities. Minnesota West Community and Technical College plays an important role in preparing students for careers in the trades, energy, and healthcare industries that support the surrounding agricultural and industrial economy.