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Minneapolis Community and Technical College:
Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) is a public two-year college located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. MCTC enrolls nearly 15,000 credit students annually and is an active partner in initiatives designed to strengthen the social, economic and cultural vitality of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

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Created in 1996, under the umbrella of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system, MCTC is the result of the merger of two institutions: a technical college with a long history of vocational education dating back to 1914 and an open-enrollment community college established in 1965. Currently, the spacious campus covers 21.6 acres of land and recent expansions include a new state-of-the-art Science Center, culinary kitchen and dining hall and outdoor plaza.

Why Choose Minneapolis Community & Technical College?

Our convenient location

Minneapolis Community and Technical College is Minnesota's most comprehensive two-year urban college. Located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, MCTC's dynamic campus is easily accessible by public transportation.

Comprehensive and flexible programs

We offer more than 120 liberal arts, career and technical programs in a supportive environment. Our class schedules and programs are flexible. Study days, evenings, weekends and online.

Personal support and award-winning faculty

Whether you want to train for a career, gain new skills or just explore the possibilities, you'll get personal guidance and support for planning your journey and help in choosing the right courses. Our award-winning faculty will know you by name and help you reach your goals.
Vibrant and diverse campus culture

Best of all, you'll learn from other students, many of whom come from around the world and provide an array of perspectives to enrich your learning and campus experience.

Affordable tuition

And, we're affordable. Tuition at MCTC is significantly lower than tuition at most other colleges and universities. We offer student financial aid, including education grants, scholarships, loans and work-study jobs. If you're a high school student at one of our local partner schools––you can even attend free through Power of YOU.

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Come and visit us to find out why MCTC is where you want to go to enrich your life, expand your career and engage with a vibrant community of learners.

Associate Degree, Diploma & Certificate Programs:

Minneapolis Community and Technical College provides high-quality, lifelong learning programs in the heart of a vibrant city. We offer a spectrum of academic programs, including associate’s degrees, diplomas and certificates. Many of our programs transfer to four-year colleges while others prepare you for challenging careers.

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