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Rainy River Community College, Minnesota

Overview of Rainy River Community College

Rainy River Community College is found in International Falls, Minnesota. International Falls is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Rainy River Community College.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and liberal arts.

Rainy River Community College Selectivity

Rainy River Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Rainy River 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

Students numbered 411 in 2005 at Rainy River Community College.

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Rainy River Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Rainy River Community College provides an accessible student centered learning environment, and promotes academic achievement, personal development, employment opportunities and community involvement."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Rainy River Community College

Rainy River Community College
1501 Hwy 71
International Falls, MN 56649
General Phone: (218) 285-7722
Admissions Phone: (218) 285-2207
Financial Aid Phone: (218) 285-2205
http://www.rrcc.mnscu.edu

Rainy River Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Rainy River Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts49liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine33nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse
Office And Administration1administrative assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Rainy River Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree491
Award of less than 1 academic year242
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years101

Student Body

In 2005, Rainy River Community College had a total enrollment of 411 students (344 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White74%
Black15%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian2%
Other Races4%
(Foreign Students)3%

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

ResidencePercent
Minnesota59%
Florida20%
Wisconsin4%
Illinois4%
Georgia2%
Ohio2%
Michigan1%
Texas1%
Louisiana1%
Tennessee1%
North Carolina1%

Rainy River Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time44 %
Part-Time42 %

Rainy River Community College Room and Board (2005)

Rainy River Community College offers campus housing for 92 of its 344 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of International Falls, 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.

Rainy River Community College Faculty

Rainy River Community 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 year6$56,2507$63,500
All faculty totalacademic year6$56,2507$63,500

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

Rainy River Community College Degree Programs (2005)

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Rainy River Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Rainy River Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 5%Rainy River Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Rainy River Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Rainy River Community College % of students from other states
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Rainy River Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Rainy River Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Rainy River Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Rainy River Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching

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