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Vermilion community college, VCC, is a 2-year community college in Ely, Minnesota that was opened as Ely Junior College in 1922. It was named as Ely State Junior College in 1964. The name of the college was then changed to Vermilion Community College in 1973.
Vermilion community college offers 5 types of academic programs including the Associate in Arts Degree, the Associate in Applied Science Degree, the Associate in Science Degree, the Occupational Certificate, and the Occupational Diploma.
VCC’s Ironmen and Ironwomen, who participate in a variety of intercollegiate sports, are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Minnesota College Athletic Conference. The college has numerous on campus clubs and organizations including the Wilderness Club, the Water Tech Club, the Paintball Club, the Fly Fishing Club, and the Chess Club.
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.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Vermilion Community College are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 721 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at Vermilion Community College are male.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Vermilion Community College.
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] |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation and Resource Management | 48 | wildlife management, conservation, forest production |
| Liberal Arts | 42 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 36 | criminal justice and police |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | parks and recreation management |
| Business and Management | 7 | business, entrepreneurship, small business management |
| Animal Science and Care | 5 | taxidermy |
| Science | 3 | hydrology and water resources |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | water quality and recycling tech, surveying tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Vermilion Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 114 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 39 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Vermilion Community College had a total enrollment of 721 students (615 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| 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 260 of its 615 (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 | $ 4,511 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,498 |
| Room and board | $ 4,950 |
| Room charge | $ 2,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,880 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,584 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 18 | $60,819 | 6 | $62,375 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $60,819 | 6 | $62,375 |
*: 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
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Small Business Administration/Management
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/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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