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Northland Community and Technical College Men's Basketball

Welcome to the Northland Community and Technical College men's basketball recruiting profile. Northland Community and Technical competes in JUCO in the NJCAA Region 13 from Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Led by head coach Rick Nikunen, Northland Community and Technical College pairs open admissions with a 56% graduation rate and a $13,776 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
16
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
JUCO
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
NJCAA Region 13
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,261
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
100% (Open Admission)
State
Minnesota
City
Thief River Falls
Address
1101 Hwy One East
Staff
Jonathan Lund
Head Baseball Coach / Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
(218) 683-8683·View profile
Rick Nikunen
Head Men's Basketball Coach
(218) 683-8707·View profile
A

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 98% of JUCO men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
70%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
56%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$43,006
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$44,425
F

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 8% of JUCO men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$5,626
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$5,626
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$13,776
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 41% of JUCO men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$94,966
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$40,235
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (218) 793-2800

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