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Vermilion Community College

Overview of Vermilion Community College

Vermilion Community College can be found in Ely, MN (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Vermilion Community College.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in animal science and care, nutrition and exercise therapy, security and law enforcement, and conservation and resource management.

Vermilion Community College Selectivity

Vermilion Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way Vermilion Community College works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2007, 721 students were enrolled in Vermilion Community College. A very high share of students at the school are male.

Student Life

Vermilion Community College has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Vermilion Community College provides environmental and general education to enable students from all walks of life to become well-rounded ethical citizens prepared to work, live, and learn in a changing world."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Vermilion Community College

Vermilion Community College
1900 E Camp St
Ely, MN 55731
General Phone: (218) 235-2100
http://www.vcc.edu

Vermilion Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Security And Law Enforcement54criminal justice and police
Liberal Arts32liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities
Conservation And Resource Management30wildlife management, conservation, forest production
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy13parks and recreation management
Engineering Technician6water quality and recycling tech, surveying tech
Animal Science And Care6taxidermy
Business And Management2business
Science2hydrology and water resources

Number of programs and degrees for Vermilion Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree10310
Award of less than 1 academic year415
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11

Student Body

In 2007, Vermilion Community College had a total enrollment of 721 students (592 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White90%
Black6%
Hispanic1%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1820%
18-1941%
20-2117%
22-248%
25-295%
30-342%
35-391%
40-493%
50-642%
65+0%

Vermilion Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time58 %

Vermilion Community College Room and Board (2007)

Vermilion Community College offers campus housing for 280 of its 592 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Ely, 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.

Vermilion Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,366
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,332
Room and board$ 4,560
Room charge$ 2,900
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,840
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Vermilion Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 235000)

Vermilion Community College Faculty

Vermilion Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured146
Non-tenured, but on tenure track21
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 year16$61,1098$61,656
All faculty totalacademic year16$61,1098$61,656

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

Vermilion Community College Degree Programs (2007)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Taxidermy/Taxidermist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Resources Production and Management
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

SCIENCE
Hydrology and Water Resources Science

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

Vermilion Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Vermilion Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Vermilion Community College % of degrees in conservation and resource management
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Vermilion Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Vermilion Community College Male % of student body
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Vermilion Community College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Vermilion Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Vermilion Community College Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Vermilion Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in animal science and care
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Vermilion Community College % of degrees in animal science and care
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Vermilion Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
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
Tenure system for quality teaching

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