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.
HCC is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Hibbing, MN. 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 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.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at HCC are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
HCC, in 2007, had 1,412 students (1,095 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
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 | 135 | nursing assistant, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 85 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 77 | criminal justice and police |
| Medical Support And Technology | 43 | dental assistant, medical lab tech, medical coding |
| Mechanics And Repair | 40 | heavy equipment maintenance, HVAC, automobile mechanics, computer repair, appliance repair |
| Construction Trades | 34 | electrician |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 9 | restaurant and catering management, chef training |
| Business And Management | 7 | business management, sales |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 6 | digital communications |
| Law | 5 | legal secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer networking |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical secretary |
| Science | 1 | biology |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | computer systems tech |
Number of programs and degrees for HCC in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 220 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 118 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 60 | 8 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 59 | 3 |
In 2007, HCC had a total enrollment of 1,412 students (1,095 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| 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 | $ 4,344 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,312 |
| 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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 34 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
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 | 37 | $59,959 | 21 | $59,833 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $59,959 | 21 | $59,833 |
*: 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
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
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
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
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
(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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