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Anoka Ramsey Community College

Anoka Ramsey Community College

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’.

Overview of Anoka Ramsey Community College

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.

Areas of Study

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.

Anoka Ramsey Selectivity

Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

Anoka Ramsey has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

There are 7,860 students at Anoka Ramsey (as of 2007-2008).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Anoka Ramsey

Anoka Ramsey Community College
11200 Mississippi Blvd. NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433-3470
General Phone: (763) 433-1240
http://www.anokaramsey.edu

Anoka Ramsey Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts511liberal arts and sciences, cartography
Nursing and Emergency Medicine151registered nursing
Business and Management105business, business management, accounting, retail, accounting technology
Computer Science and Engineering37computer networking, computer security, computer science
Therapy and Counseling22physical therapist assistant
Medical Support and Technology7health service and sciences
Science and Laboratory Technician6biology tech
Fine Arts5fine arts
Music5music
Engineering5engineering
Engineering Technician3computer systems tech
Office and Administration3office data entry, administrative assistant
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy3alternative medical services
Drama and Performing Arts2drama

Number of programs and degrees for Anoka Ramsey in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree80215
Award of less than 1 academic year6311

Anoka Ramsey Student Body

In 2007-2008, Anoka Ramsey had a total enrollment of 7,860 students (5,113 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White84%
Black5%
Hispanic1%
Asian3%
American Indian1%
Unknown5%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1814%
18-1929%
20-2115%
22-2411%
25-2910%
30-345%
35-394%
40-495%
50-642%
65+0%

Anoka Ramsey Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time48 %
Part-Time41 %

Anoka Ramsey Room and Board (2007)

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.

Anoka Ramsey Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,100
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,100
Books and supplies$ 1,050

Financial Aid:
Anoka Ramsey participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 233200)

Anoka Ramsey Faculty

Anoka Ramsey has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3248
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1322

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year45$62,00670$61,350
All faculty totalacademic year45$62,00670$61,350

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Anoka Ramsey Degree Programs (2007)

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

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

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

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Other

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

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Anoka Ramsey Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Anoka Ramsey Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Anoka Ramsey Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Anoka Ramsey % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Anoka Ramsey Number of students
% of degrees in business and management
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Anoka Ramsey % of degrees in business and management
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Anoka Ramsey Salaries of full-time faculty
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Anoka Ramsey % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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