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.
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 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.
A tenure system is one way Vermilion Community College works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007, 721 students were enrolled in Vermilion Community College. A very high share of students at the school are male.
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.
Vermilion Community College
1900 E Camp St
Ely, MN 55731
General Phone: (218) 235-2100
http://www.vcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 54 | criminal justice and police |
| Liberal Arts | 32 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 30 | wildlife management, conservation, forest production |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | parks and recreation management |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | water quality and recycling tech, surveying tech |
| Animal Science And Care | 6 | taxidermy |
| Business And Management | 2 | business |
| Science | 2 | hydrology and water resources |
Number of programs and degrees for Vermilion Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 103 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 41 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Vermilion Community College had a total enrollment of 721 students (592 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
| 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 | 16 | $61,109 | 8 | $61,656 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $61,109 | 8 | $61,656 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Vermilion Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
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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