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North Hennepin Community College, also referred to as NHCC, is a coeducational, community college located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States. It was established in September, 1966, with the name North Hennepin State Junior College. NHCC originally did not have its own building so it held classes in the Osseo Junior High School in Osseo, Minnesota. In 1969, the College was moved to its current location at 85th Avenue in Brooklyn Park. In 1972, the College was given its present name. The College offers admission to more than 6,000 students every year.
Departments at the North Hennepin Community College include the following:
The College offers men's baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball and offers women's basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball.
North Hennepin Community College is located in Brooklyn Park, MN (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by North Hennepin Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management.
North Hennepin Community College is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
North Hennepin Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
North Hennepin Community College had 6,448 enrolled students in 2007.
More complete details are provided below.
North Hennepin Community College
7411 85th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
General Phone: (763) 424-0702
http://www.nhcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 565 | business, business management, accounting, business communications, MIS, accounting technology, small business management, marketing, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 346 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 105 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 56 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Law | 44 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 33 | data entry, word processing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 33 | computer applications programming, computer science |
| Construction Trades | 22 | building inspector, construction manager |
| Medical Support And Technology | 19 | medical lab tech, cardiovascular tech, radiographer |
| Design | 18 | graphic design |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | mechanical drafting |
| Science | 1 | chemistry |
Number of programs and degrees for North Hennepin Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 705 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 543 | 18 |
In 2007, North Hennepin Community College had a total enrollment of 6,448 students (3,822 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Brooklyn Park, 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 | $ 4,422 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,422 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
North Hennepin Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 237000)
North Hennepin Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 3 |
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 | 36 | $61,049 | 68 | $61,463 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $61,049 | 68 | $61,463 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Word Processing
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Hennepin Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 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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