Normandale at a Glance
Administration
- Joseph P. Opatz, Ph.D., President
- Julie Guelich, Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Ralph Anderson, Vice President of Student Affairs
- Ed Wines , Vice President of Budget & Administrative Services
Opportunities at Normandale
- A.A. degree, A.A. degree with emphasis, A.S. degrees, A.A.S. degrees, A.F.A. degree in Fine Art, A.A. degree in Fine Art, and certificates.
- Dedicated and qualified faculty
- Comprehensive job and transfer placements facilitated through the Mahendra Nath Career and Academic Planning Center.
- Service-learning curriculum.
- Instructional options including courses offered via online, individualized study, and web-enhanced learning.
- Programs for students needing academic skill development or with special needs.
- Joint programs with Fairview-University Hospital and Clinic, Minnesota State University, Mankato, and Metropolitan State University.
- Continuing Education offerings in nursing, computers, leadership, small business development, career development, and specific customized training.
- Nanotechnology program offered in cooperation with leading high-tech manufacturers: Seagate Technology, PolarTec Inc., Honeywell, Cypress Semiconductor and Emerson Process Control.
- Student life: theatre, band, choir, newspaper, intramural and recreational sports, fitness facilities, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Senate, more than 20 student organizations, and arts and entertainment events weekly.
Top programs (by enrollment)
- Liberal Arts Transfer
- Business and Marketing
- Nursing and Health Sciences
- Teacher Education
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice
- Math and Science
Communities represented (top ten in order):
Bloomington, Minneapolis, Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Lakeville, Shakopee, Richfield, Savage, Apple Valley and Minnetonka.
High Schools represented (top ten in order):
Burnsville, Bloomington Kennedy, Eden Prairie, Prior Lake, Hopkins, Bloomington Jefferson, Shakopee, Apple Valley, Minnetonka and Lakeville North.
Enrollment-Academic Year 2008-2009
This academic year, we will serve over 14,000 students.
Student Profile Fall 2008*
*from 30th day Enrollment numbers
| Enrollment Level | Fall 2008 |
|---|---|
| Credit Students: | 9,482 |
| FTE: | 6,344 |
| Female: | 54.5% |
| Male: | 43.8% |
| Minority: | 22.6% |
| Under Age 25: | 66.7% |
| Full Time: | 48.3% |
| Part Time: | 51.7% |
| PSEO Students (High School): | 551 |
| International Students | 105 |
| Enrollment Level | Fall 2008 |
|---|---|
| New Freshman | 35% |
| Returning Freshman | 27% |
| Sophomores | 38% |
| Enrollment | Fall 2008 |
|---|---|
| Full time: | 4,576 |
| Part time: | 4,906 |
| Total Students | 9,482 |
| Full Time Equivalence (FTE) | 6,344 |
| Enrollment by Gender | Fall 2008 |
|---|---|
| Female: | 4,752 |
| Male: | 3,674 |
| Enrollment by Age Distribution | Fall 2008 |
|---|---|
| Average Age | 24 |
| Under Age 25 | 66.7% |
