Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Public Suburb: Large

Hennepin Technical College is a public institution in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota enrolling 3,157 students, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.. Graduates earn a median of $49,460 ten years after enrollment, based on U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal financial aid data. The average net price after financial aid is $10,272. This profile includes admissions data, graduation rates, program-level earnings, and cost breakdowns to help students compare colleges using official federal data.

What the IPEDS & College Scorecard Data Shows for Hennepin Technical College

Hennepin Technical College operates as a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (suburb: large), with a total reported enrollment of 3,157 students of which 5,914 are undergraduates. Institution-level records in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) classify each school by Carnegie category, ownership sector, and urban/rural locale, which is how this profile’s peer group and cost cohort are determined. Hennepin Technical College is categorized as “8” under the Carnegie classification system, a meaningful signal when comparing like-to-like institutions.

Selectivity and financial signals give context to what applicants can expect. Admission rate data is not currently reported for this institution. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,272, with published in-state tuition of $5,940 and a Pell grant recipient share of 28.6%. Median federal student debt at graduation is $11,433, drawn from the U.S. Treasury-matched College Scorecard file.

Outcomes reveal whether the investment pays back. Four-year completion rate data is unavailable, rising to 42.8% at six years. Graduates earn a median of $49,460 ten years after enrolling, compared with $46,905 six years post-enrollment. Within three years of entering repayment, 385100.0% of borrowers are making progress on their federal loans, and 62.9% of graduates earn above the high-school threshold. Treating these numbers as a single snapshot alongside the cost cohort is the standard approach for evaluating ROI under the College Scorecard methodology.

Quick Facts

3,157
Total enrollment
Acceptance rate
SAT average
4-yr graduation rate
$49,460
10-yr median earnings
First-year retention

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $5,940
Out-of-State Tuition $5,940
Average Net Price $10,272

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $7,924
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,495
$48,001 – $75,000 $9,629
Over $110,000 $15,484
28.6%
Pell Grant Rate
19.6%
Federal Loan Rate
$11,433
Median Debt
$121/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 46.3%
African American 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 11.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
International 0.5%
38.6%
Female
37.6%
First Generation

Outcomes

42.8%
6-Year Completion Rate
$46,905
Median Earnings (6yr)
$49,460
Median Earnings (10yr)
62.9%
Earning Over $25K
385100.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate's 39 $86,733 $14,751
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians Associate's 44 $83,148
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Associate's 26 $81,645 $15,350
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate 117 $80,039
Precision Metal Working Associate's 24 $76,020
Criminal Justice and Corrections Certificate 205 $73,991 $5,329
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Associate's 15 $73,260
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's 15 $72,164
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's 52 $71,193 $12,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Certificate 22 $70,439
Precision Metal Working Certificate 97 $69,442
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's 33 $63,030
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Certificate 43 $60,670
Accounting and Related Services Associate's 16 $59,204
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Associate's 16 $58,915 $14,933
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Associate's 84 $58,421 $17,213
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Associate's 20 $57,519
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate 67 $51,771
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate 119 $50,229 $11,129
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's 26 $48,044
Fire Protection Associate's 5 $47,260
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate 17 $47,260
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's 6 $47,241
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate 25 $45,336
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's 10 $43,212
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate 31 $41,262
Visual and Performing Arts, General Associate's 16 $36,132
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Associate's 10 $36,042
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's 8 $35,060
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate 38 $33,993
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate's 9 $32,391
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Associate's 6 $30,228
Design and Applied Arts Associate's 3 $26,353

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admissions statistics for Hennepin Technical College?
Hennepin Technical College is a public institution in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Total enrollment is 3,157 students.
How much do Hennepin Technical College graduates earn?
Graduates of Hennepin Technical College earn a median of $49,460 ten years after enrollment. Six years after enrollment, median earnings are $46,905.
How much does Hennepin Technical College cost?
The average net price at Hennepin Technical College is $10,272. In-state tuition is $5,940 and out-of-state tuition is $5,940. Median student debt at graduation is $11,433.
Is Hennepin Technical College worth the student debt?
The median student debt at Hennepin Technical College is $11,433, while graduates earn a median of $49,460 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 23% of first-year post-graduation earnings. 385100.0% of borrowers are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $121.

Data Sources

Data as of 2024-25 academic year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Primary: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Data reflects most recent available year.

Institutional characteristics: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) institutional characteristics file.

Earnings: Median earnings 6 and 10 years after enrollment, from U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal student aid data.

Program data: Credential-level earnings from the College Scorecard Field of Study dataset.

All federal data sources used on this page

Earnings data sourced from IRS records via the U.S. Treasury–Department of Education matching used by the College Scorecard.