·Public Community College
Normandale Community College is a public two-year college located in Bloomington, Minnesota, established in 1968 as Normandale State Junior College. As the largest institution in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, Normandale enrolls more than 14,000 students annually across a wide range of associate degree programs, certificates, and transfer pathways. The college is especially known for its Japanese garden — a serene and beautiful campus feature that reflects the college's commitment to cultural diversity and global learning. Normandale's strong transfer articulation agreements with the University of Minnesota and Metro State University make it a popular pathway for students pursuing bachelor's degrees. Located in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, students benefit from outstanding internship and employment opportunities across the Twin Cities' thriving economy.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$8500
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $6,329
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
