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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.
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 411 in 2005 at Rainy River Community College.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 49 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 33 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Rainy River Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 49 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 24 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 1 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 59% |
| Florida | 20% |
| Wisconsin | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (218) 285-2207
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,457 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,435 |
| Room and board | $ 2,190 |
| Room charge | $ 2,190 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (218) 285-2205
Rainy River Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $56,250 | 7 | $63,500 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $56,250 | 7 | $63,500 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(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 5% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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