Committed to educating a diverse community of learners. to maximize their intellectual, creative, and leadership potential
The world is enriched by North Hennepin Community College students, alumni and employees who lead full and prosperous lives and are actively engaged in their communities.
North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) is a community college located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The college was established in 1966 under the name North Hennepin State Junior College and held its first classes in Osseo Junior High School in Osseo, Minnesota. In 1969, the college moved to its current location at 7411 85th Avenue in Brooklyn Park and in 1972 changed to its current name.
The campus is an 84 acre (340,000 m²) site consisting of nine brick buildings, a central courtyard, accessible parking lots, athletic fields, hiking trails, and a nature preserve area.
North Hennepin Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and offers coursework as well as pre-professional programs for transfer to baccalaureate programs. It also aims to prepare students for immediate entry into careers.
Each year, more than 9,000 students are enrolled in credit classes, and 3,000 are enrolled in continuing education classes and customized training.
Course offerings occur at various times of the year:
The following classes are offered weekdays, weeknights, and weekends at the Brooklyn Park Campus, Buffalo High School in Buffalo, and other off-campus locations:
NHCC is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The following communities are located in the area:
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,069 | $ 7,270 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,760 | $ 6,961 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 309 | $ 309 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,959 | 29% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 990 | 25% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,158 | 4% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,326 | 27% | |
Any Aid: |
49% |
