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Itasca Community College, also known as ICC and established in 1922, is a two-year community college located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States. Itasca offers associate’s degrees and diplomas in diverse areas of study such as practical nursing, engineering, accounting, wildland fire fighting, and pulp and paper. ICC also offers continuing education programs.
Itasca Community College boasts an active life for students. The college is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XIII. ICC sponsors teams in several sports including baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, and American football. The sports teams participate in the Minnesota Community College Conference. The college also offers several types of financial aid to the needy students.
Itasca Community College can be found in Grand Rapids, MN (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Itasca Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Itasca Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Itasca Community College are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 1,157 students were enrolled in the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Itasca Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Itasca Community College provides accessible academic and career-related education which contributes to the social and economic health of the region, empowers learners to meet or exceed their expectations, and fosters critical thinking and civic and global engagement."
More complete details are provided below.
Itasca Community College
1851 Hwy 169 E
Grand Rapids, MN 55744-3397
General Phone: (218) 327-4460
http://WWW.ITASCACC.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 148 | liberal arts and sciences, cartography |
| Engineering | 39 | engineering |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 34 | licensed practical nurse |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 23 | forest management |
| Business and Management | 16 | business management, accounting |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | child care provider |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | kindergarten/preschool teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Itasca Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 228 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 38 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 17 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Itasca Community College had a total enrollment of 1,157 students (999 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
Itasca Community College offers campus housing for 110 of its 999 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Grand 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 | $ 4,489 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,841 |
| Room and board | $ 5,578 |
| Room charge | $ 3,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,417 |
Financial Aid:
Itasca Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 235600)
Itasca Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 2 |
| 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 | 23 | $63,326 | 16 | $63,578 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $63,326 | 16 | $63,578 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Itasca Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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