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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.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and liberal arts.
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.
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.
Students numbered 441 in 2007 at Rainy River Community College. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
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.
Rainy River Community College
1501 Hwy 71
International Falls, MN 56649
General Phone: (218) 285-7722
http://www.rrcc.mnscu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 52 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 38 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management |
| Business And Management | 1 | accounting technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Rainy River Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 53 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 31 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 15 | 1 |
In 2007, Rainy River Community College had a total enrollment of 441 students (337 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 10% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 37 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
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 | 8 | $56,625 | 6 | $64,208 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $56,625 | 6 | $64,208 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rainy River Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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