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North Hennepin Community College

North Hennepin Community College

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:

  • Anthropology
  • Business management
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Fine Arts
  • Geography

The College offers men's baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball and offers women's basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball.

Overview of North Hennepin Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in business and management.

North Hennepin Community College Selectivity

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.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

North Hennepin Community College had 6,448 enrolled students in 2007.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting North Hennepin Community College

North Hennepin Community College
7411 85th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
General Phone: (763) 424-0702
http://www.nhcc.edu

North Hennepin Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management565business, business management, accounting, business communications, MIS, accounting technology, small business management, marketing, ...
Liberal Arts346liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine105registered nursing
Security And Law Enforcement56criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety
Law44legal assistant
Office And Administration33data entry, word processing
Computer Science And Engineering33computer applications programming, computer science
Construction Trades22building inspector, construction manager
Medical Support And Technology19medical lab tech, cardiovascular tech, radiographer
Design18graphic design
Engineering4engineering
Engineering Technician2mechanical drafting
Science1chemistry

Number of programs and degrees for North Hennepin Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree70523
Award of less than 1 academic year54318

Student Body

In 2007, North Hennepin Community College had a total enrollment of 6,448 students (3,822 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White66%
Black16%
Hispanic1%
Asian9%
American Indian1%
Unknown6%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 187%
18-1922%
20-2115%
22-2413%
25-2915%
30-348%
35-396%
40-498%
50-642%
65+0%

North Hennepin Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time43 %

North Hennepin Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

North Hennepin Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

North Hennepin Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2546
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1119
Non-tenured and not on tenure track03

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year36$61,04968$61,463
All faculty totalacademic year36$61,04968$61,463

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

North Hennepin Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

DESIGN
Graphic Design

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

SCIENCE
Chemistry, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

North Hennepin Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets North Hennepin Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%North Hennepin Community College % of degrees in business and management
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%North Hennepin Community College Number of students
% of degrees in law
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%North Hennepin Community College % of degrees in law
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%North Hennepin Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%North Hennepin Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%North Hennepin Community College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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