HCC is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Hibbing, Minnesota. The school is classified as a public college. Students at HCC earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at HCC include nursing and emergency medicine and security and law enforcement.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission. HCC attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at HCC are higher than most.
The school, in 2005, had 1,360 students (1,076 full-time equivalent). The student body at HCC is overwhelmingly male.
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
1515 E 25th St
Hibbing, MN 55746
General Phone: (218) 262-7200
Admissions Phone: (218) 262-7207
Financial Aid Phone: (218) 262-6731
http://www.hcc.mnscu.edu
HCC awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 204 | nursing assistant, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 97 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 70 | criminal justice and police |
| Mechanics And Repair | 55 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, computer repair, appliance repair |
| Construction Trades | 37 | electrician |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 35 | dental assistant, medical lab tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 10 | chef training, food prep and kitchen assistant, restaurant and catering management |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | computer systems tech, electronics tech, CAD and design |
| Business And Management | 2 | sales |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer networking |
| Media | 1 | digital communications |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | medical secretary |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for HCC in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 267 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 156 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 69 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 37 | 1 |
In 2005, HCC had a total enrollment of 1,360 students (1,076 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 34% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 87% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (218) 262-7207
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,957 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,832 |
| Books and supplies | $ 825 |
Financial Aid:
HCC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 235500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (218) 262-6731
HCC has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 36 | $56,250 | 19 | $56,066 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $56,250 | 19 | $56,066 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
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
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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 ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement 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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