The campus of Mesabi Range Community And Technical College is in Virginia, Minnesota, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Mesabi Range Community And Technical College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, liberal arts, and construction trades.
Its open admissions system makes Mesabi Range Community And Technical College an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Mesabi Range Community And Technical College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, Mesabi Range Community And Technical College had 1,495 students enrolled (1,044 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Mesabi Range Community And Technical College
1001 Chestnut St W
Virginia, MN 55792
General Phone: (218) 741-3095
Admissions Phone: (218) 749-0314
Financial Aid Phone: (218) 749-7753
http://www.mr.mnscu.edu
Mesabi Range Community And Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 111 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 57 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Construction Trades | 30 | carpentry, masonry, construction |
| Mechanics And Repair | 15 | industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | industrial tech |
| Office And Administration | 13 | office data entry |
| Media | 10 | graphic communications, printing equipment operation |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer networking |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | human services |
| Business And Management | 2 | business, MIS |
| Production Trades | 2 | welding |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1 | substance abuse counseling |
Number of programs and degrees for Mesabi Range Community And Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 140 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 111 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 14 | 1 |
In 2005, Mesabi Range Community And Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,495 students (1,044 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 87% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 22 % |
Mesabi Range Community And Technical College offers campus housing for 96 of its 1,044 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Virginia, 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) 749-0314
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,028 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,428 |
| Room and board | $ 5,270 |
| Room charge | $ 2,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Mesabi Range Community And Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 400900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (218) 749-7753
Mesabi Range Community And Technical College 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 | 25 | $55,200 | 18 | $57,806 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $55,200 | 18 | $57,806 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Mason/Masonry
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mesabi Range Community And Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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