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The Anoka-Ramsey Community College began modestly with 600 students in 1965. Over the years it has grown into a huge campus spread over 103 acres in Coon Rapids, serving approximately 10,000 students every year. It is situated along the banks of the Mississippi River. Downtown Minneapolis lies 20 miles south of the campus.
The college has a second campus located in Cambridge, which started operations from 1978. Other than these two campuses, ARCC (as it is referred to in short), also offers courses in several offsite locations spread out in the neighboring communities.
The hockey team of ARCC is known as ‘The Golden Rams’.
Students attend Anoka Ramsey in Coon Rapids, MN, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Anoka Ramsey degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Anoka Ramsey is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Anoka Ramsey is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 7,860 students at the school (as of 2007).
More complete details are provided below.
Anoka Ramsey Community College
11200 Mississippi Blvd. NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
General Phone: (763) 433-1240
http://www.anokaramsey.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 457 | liberal arts and sciences, cartography |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 158 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 129 | business, business management, accounting technology, accounting, retail |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 25 | computer networking, computer science, computer security |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | physical therapist assistant |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 10 | biology tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 9 | health service and sciences |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Office And Administration | 2 | office data entry |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | computer systems tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Anoka Ramsey in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 710 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 111 | 10 |
In 2007, Anoka Ramsey had a total enrollment of 7,860 students (4,912 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Coon Rapids, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,015 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,541 |
| Books and supplies | $ 960 |
Financial Aid:
Anoka Ramsey participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 233200)
Anoka Ramsey has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 49 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 39 | $60,955 | 71 | $59,275 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $60,955 | 71 | $59,275 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Anoka Ramsey Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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