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Mesabi Range Community And Technical College, Minnesota

Overview of Mesabi Range Community And Technical College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in media, liberal arts, and construction trades.

Mesabi Range Community And Technical College Selectivity

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.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

In 2005, Mesabi Range Community And Technical College had 1,495 students enrolled (1,044 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Mesabi Range Community And Technical College

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Mesabi Range Community And Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts111liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine57licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Construction Trades30carpentry, masonry, construction
Mechanics And Repair15industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics
Engineering Technician13industrial tech
Office And Administration13office data entry
Media10graphic communications, printing equipment operation
Computer Science And Engineering7computer networking
Family And Social Work4human services
Business And Management2business, MIS
Production Trades2welding
Therapy And Counseling1substance abuse counseling

Number of programs and degrees for Mesabi Range Community And Technical College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree14010
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11110
Award of less than 1 academic year141

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White91%
Black5%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian2%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Minnesota87%
Wisconsin3%
Georgia3%
Florida2%
Ohio1%
Michigan1%

Mesabi Range Community And Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time49 %
Part-Time22 %

Mesabi Range Community And Technical College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Mesabi Range Community And Technical College Faculty

Mesabi Range Community And Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year25$55,20018$57,806
All faculty totalacademic year25$55,20018$57,806

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Mesabi Range Community And Technical College Degree Programs (2005)

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

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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Mesabi Range Community And Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mesabi Range Community And Technical College Apart:

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Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Mesabi Range Community And Technical College Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Mesabi Range Community And Technical College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Mesabi Range Community And Technical College % of degrees in media
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Mesabi Range Community And Technical College % of degrees in construction trades
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Mesabi Range Community And Technical College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Mesabi Range Community And Technical College % of degrees in liberal arts
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Mesabi Range Community And Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Mesabi Range Community And Technical College Male % of student body
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Mesabi Range Community And Technical College % of students from other states
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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