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Mesabi Range Community and Technical College, situated in Virginia, Minnesota, is commonly abbreviated as Mesabi Range. The college, which offers associate’s degree programs as well as certificate and diploma courses, has over 15 study programs for the students to choose from.
The athletics department of Mesabi Range fields teams in a variety of intercollegiate sports such as baseball, football, basketball, softball and volleyball. The intramural sports at the college are open to all students. The college offers deserving students with financial aid and it has a number of institutional scholarship programs such as the F. B. Moe Memorial Scholarship, the William Monat Memorial Scholarship and the Margaret Wallin Marvin Memorial Scholarship.
The campus of Mesabi Range Community And Technical College is in Virginia, MN, 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 production trades.
Its open admissions system makes Mesabi Range Community And Technical College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Mesabi Range Community And Technical College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,411 students enrolled (1,148 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Mesabi Range Community And Technical College
1001 Chestnut St W
Virginia, MN 55792
General Phone: (218) 741-3095
http://www.mr.mnscu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 148 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Mechanics and Repair | 56 | industrial mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance tech, industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 44 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Production Trades | 20 | welding |
| Construction Trades | 19 | masonry, carpentry |
| Media | 8 | printing equipment operation, graphic communications |
| Therapy and Counseling | 7 | substance abuse counseling |
| Office and Administration | 5 | office data entry |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | human services, child care provider |
| Science | 2 | biology |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | teacher aide |
| Business and Management | 2 | business |
Number of programs and degrees for Mesabi Range Community And Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 184 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 120 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 12 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Mesabi Range Community And Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,411 students (1,148 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
Mesabi Range Community And Technical College offers campus housing for 115 of its 1,148 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,481 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,468 |
| Room and board | $ 3,668 |
| Room charge | $ 3,668 |
| 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)
Mesabi Range Community And Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
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 | 25 | $62,410 | 17 | $62,838 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $62,410 | 17 | $62,838 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Mason/Masonry
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Industrial Electronics 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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mesabi Range Community And Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
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 Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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