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North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN·Public·3,451 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,451 students.

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3,451
Students
$12,186
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$43,300
Earnings
10 yr
$14,750
Debt

About This School

North Hennepin Community College is a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota with approximately 3,451 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,186 per year. Typical graduates earn $43,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) is a public community college in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. It was founded in 1966 and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs manageable — at $9,804/year after aid and a median debt of just $9,000 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a two-year degree in the Twin Cities area. The trade-off is that median earnings sit at $43,300 a decade out, which is modest, so this works best as a launchpad to a four-year transfer or a specific vocational credential rather than a standalone career move.

Founded
1966
Setting
Large suburb
Avg Faculty Salary
$9,530

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing34%
Computer Science14%
Health Professions12%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Biological Sciences1%
Education1%
Engineering0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Jesse Ventura

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,061
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,061
Avg Net Price
$12,186
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$10,326
$30–48k$10,652
$48–75k$11,723
$75–110k$14,193
$110k+$17,115

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants29%
Median debt at graduation$14,750

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$14,750
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$37,600
Female graduates$34,000

Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$14,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$35,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.9x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White32%
Black31%
Hispanic/Latino11%
Asian16%
Two or more races6%
International3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,451 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

North Hennepin Community College

7411 85th Ave N

Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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