Alexandria Technical & Community College ranks #1 in Minnesota.

Sep 24, 2024 | 10:25 AM
Alexandria Technical & Community College has once again been recognized as an educational leader, achieving top state and national rankings from several reputable sources.

In 2024, Niche.com has ranked Alexandria College as the #1 Best Community College in Minnesota for 2025. Learn.org named the institution as the #1 community college in the United States, and WalletHub ranked it as the #2 community college in Minnesota and #22 nationally. ATCC held WalletHub’s top spot in Minnesota ranking for the four consecutive years prior to 2024.

“Receiving best-in-class rankings is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our faculty, staff, and students,” said Michael Seymour, President of Alexandria Technical & Community College. “We are committed to providing an exceptional education and student life experience for all students.  These accolades reinforce our mission to be a college of choice for students seeking an affordable, high-quality education that prepares them for success in their careers and beyond.”

Niche.com has awarded ATCC several prestigious rankings, including:

  • #1 Best Community College in Minnesota
  • #1 Best Online College in Minnesota
  • #18 Best Online College in America, placing Alexandria College among esteemed institutions such as the University of Memphis and Grand Canyon University.
  • Recognized in the Top 10% of Community Colleges in America

These rankings reflect Niche’s comprehensive evaluation process, which balances statistical information about cost, graduation rates, and job placement. The evaluation process includes user data and student surveys, standardized scores, and weighted factors to ensure fair representation of each institution's performance. For a college to qualify for a numerical ranking or grade, it must have complete data for a significant portion of the factors considered. More information about Alexandria College's rankings can be found here.

Alexandria College’s success is attributed to its strong emphasis on student support services, robust academic programs, and strategic partnerships with local industries, ensuring students gain the skills needed for in-demand careers. The college offers a wide range of programs, from technical fields to liberal arts, providing students with diverse educational opportunities.

For more information about Alexandria Technical & Community College and its programs, visit www.alextech.edu.


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