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Rainy River Community College

Overview of Rainy River Community College

Rainy River Community College is found in International Falls, MN. 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 441 in 2007 at Rainy River Community College. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

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

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Rainy River Community College serves its communities by guiding learners to achieve their educational, career, personal, and civic goals."

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
http://www.rrcc.mnscu.edu

Rainy River Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts52liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine38nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse
Office And Administration6administrative assistant
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy2health and physical education, parks and recreation management
Business And Management1accounting technology

Number of programs and degrees for Rainy River Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree532
Award of less than 1 academic year314
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years151

Student Body

In 2007, Rainy River Community College had a total enrollment of 441 students (337 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White66%
Black18%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian4%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)5%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1813%
18-1928%
20-2112%
22-247%
25-298%
30-345%
35-393%
40-497%
50-645%
65+10%

Rainy River Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time37 %
Part-Time33 %

Rainy River Community College Room and Board (2007)

Rainy River Community College offers campus housing for 80 of its 337 (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 offers students a meal plan with 5 meals per week.

Rainy River Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,672
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,705
Room and board$ 3,050
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 2,600

Financial Aid:
Rainy River Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 677500)

Rainy River Community College Faculty

Rainy River Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured65
Non-tenured, but on tenure track20
Non-tenured and not on tenure track01

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year8$56,6256$64,208
All faculty totalacademic year8$56,6256$64,208

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

Rainy River Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

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 6%Rainy River Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Rainy River Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Rainy River Community College % students 40 years or older
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Rainy River Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Rainy River Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Rainy River Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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