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Hibbing Community College, popularly known as HCC, was established in 1916 as a co-educational, community college in Hibbing, Minnesota. It was initially located within the campus of Hibbing High School before it moved to it present location. During the 1990s, HCC and the Hibbing Technical College merged forming the current instituation. One of the oldest two-year colleges in the country, it caters to approximately 1,400 students. With the merger between the HCC and the Range Technical Institute, the campus buildings now cover nearly one-third of a mile.
The most popular courses at HCC are security and law enforcement. Students can obtain associate's degrees from the college as well. The other career programs are aviation, business, culinary arts and human services.
In addition to being a part of Northeast Minnesota Higher Education District, HCC is also part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The campus includes a library and offices, a bookstore, dining services and a fitness center.
The campus of HCC is in Hibbing, MN, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at HCC include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. HCC is known for its programs in security and law enforcement.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
HCC maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at HCC is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,412 students enrolled (1,207 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Hibbing Community College, a technical & community college, provides excellence in lifelong educational and career opportunities in a responsive learning environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College
1515 E 25th St
Hibbing, MN 55746
General Phone: (218) 262-7200
http://www.hibbing.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 143 | registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 85 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 33 | dental assistant, medical coding, medical lab tech |
| Construction Trades | 32 | electrician |
| Mechanics and Repair | 31 | heavy equipment maintenance, computer repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC, appliance repair |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 26 | criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer networking |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 7 | restaurant and catering management, chef training |
| Business and Management | 7 | sales, business management |
| Office and Administration | 6 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Media | 6 | digital communications |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Law | 2 | legal secretary |
| Medical Administration | 1 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for HCC in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 219 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 72 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 53 | 9 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 48 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, HCC had a total enrollment of 1,412 students (1,207 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hibbing, 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 | $ 4,482 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,469 |
| Books and supplies | $ 825 |
Financial Aid:
HCC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 235500)
HCC has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 38 | $61,961 | 22 | $63,170 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $61,961 | 22 | $63,170 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets HCC Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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