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Normandale Community College

9700 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55431

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Normandale Community College School Description

Normandale Community College is an urban two-year college serving primarily the communities of the southwestern metropolitan region of the Twin Cities. Established in 1968, the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. More than 10,000 students from diverse backgrounds take courses at the college annually. Normandale prepares students for full participation in our diverse communities, creates pathways to other college programs, and builds community connections.

Our career programs prepare students for full employment in fields such as Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Business, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Hospitality Management, Law Enforcement, Dietetics, Computer Technology, Accounting and many other areas. We offer developmental courses designed to improve academic skills required for successful performance in college-level courses. Continuing education and customized training opportunities are provided through a variety of non-credit courses offered through the Normandale Center for Opportunity.

Normandale is a community of excellence, respect and inclusiveness. Normandale is the right choice for a bright future.

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Normandale Community College

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Normandale Community College is a two-year college located in Bloomington, Minnesota, serving primarily the communities of the southwestern portion of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. Established in 1968 as Normandale Junior College with an initial enrollment of 1,358 students, today Normandale annually enrolls more than 10,000 students. Normandale is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system.

Nine Mile Creek transects the college campus near East Marsh Lake Park's wetlands and was the initial site for their host city's "Adopt-A-Wetland" service learning prototype (2003-2004).

Mission

As an urban community college serving primarily the southwest metropolitan region of the Twin Cities, Normandale prepares students for full participation in our diverse communities, creates pathways to other college programs, and builds community connections.

Facilities

Normandale Community College is located at 98th Street and France Avenue in Bloomington, Minnesota, on a 90 acre site south of Interstate 494. The campus, accessible to persons with disabilities, features eight contemporary brick buildings around a central courtyard. The campus proudly features a beautiful Japanese Garden.

Accreditation

Normandale Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Commission. Individual program accreditations include: American Dental Association, American Dietetic Association, Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, Minnesota State Board of Nursing, and the National League for Nursing. Normandale is one of ten community colleges nationwide that is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Honors

The Community Connections award is given each year by the Normandale Foundation on behalf of the college. The award symbolizes exemplary service to the community by deed and example.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
66%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 4,512
Students Receiving Aid:
48%
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Normandale Community College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Normandale Community College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 66%
Part-Time 34%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 69%
Other 14%
African-American 9%
Asian 6%
Hispanic 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 98%
Out-of-State 2%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Minnesota 98%
South Carolina 0%
South Dakota 0%
Texas 0%
Wisconsin 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Normandale Community College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 4,512    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,023    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 489    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,755 24%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,013 25%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 936 3%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,894 30%  
Any Aid:
   48%  

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Question: (MN ppl only) is normandale community college good?

i'm planning on taking some classes at normandale community college in bloomington, mn. i'm not originally from mn (i'm european) so i feel a bit nervous. are ppl friendly there? how's teachers there? i said i feel a bit nervous cuz i heard most students in there are friends from the same high school. a friend of mine took classese there last semester and she said she had hard time making friends.
41 months ago
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well, i dont know about normandale, but i'm from minnesota, currently going to school in St. Paul (but i can see bloomington from my dorm window, (or at least i know i could last year) but most people in minnesota are nice, so you will pry be fine anywhere you go

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