Normandale Community College was established in the year 1968 as “Normandale Junior College”. It is a two-year public community college offering enrollment to over 9,000 students. At Normandale Community College, students can pursue degree and certificate programs in arts and humanities, business administration, sciences, and healthcare. There are also a number of non-credit courses in continued education and customized training.
Normandale Community College has 6 departments under it. These are:
The Normandale Community College has separate men’s and women’s sports teams in archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, and volleyball.
Bloomington, MN is home to Normandale Community College. Bloomington is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Normandale Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Normandale Community College has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Normandale Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 9,165 enrolled students (as of 2007).
More complete details are provided below.
Normandale Community College
9700 France Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55431
General Phone: (952) 487-8200
http://www.normandale.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 535 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 269 | nursing assistant, registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 59 | marketing, accounting, human resources, business management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 51 | dental hygienist, radiographer |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Education And Teaching | 18 | elementary school teaching, education |
| Hospitality | 9 | hospitality management, hotel management |
| Engineering | 8 | engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | dietetic technician |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | manufacturing tech |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Normandale Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 826 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 191 | 6 |
In 2007, Normandale Community College had a total enrollment of 9,165 students (6,135 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bloomington, 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 | $ 4,512 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,512 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Normandale Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 795400)
Normandale Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 68 | 68 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 16 |
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 | 88 | $59,727 | 98 | $59,911 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 88 | $59,727 | 98 | $59,911 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Normandale Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
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
Tenure system for quality teaching
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