No matter where you are in life, an education at Minnesota West Community & Technical College is the first step toward a promising, purposeful future. With opportunities to earn an associate degree, diploma or certificate in more than 60 disciplines, plus convenient campus locations throughout southwest Minnesota as well as online learning opportunities, Minnesota West is well-suited to meet you where you’re at.

We offer small class sizes, personalized attention and focused, hands-on learning. Our technical programs provide students with the practical skills to begin successful careers in a variety of industries immediately upon graduation. Liberal arts programs at Minnesota West are a great starting point for careers or further study in numerous fields. Credits earned in our associate of arts and associate of science programs are designed for seamless transfer to other Minnesota State institutions. Whatever you choose to study, our instructors build programs that lead to student success year after year.