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Anoka-Ramsey Community College

11200 Mississippi Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433-3470

Tel: (763)433-1100

Public | 9,424 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:

Anoka-Ramsey Community College serves 9,424 students (44% of students are full-time).
The school's student:teacher ratio of 49:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is one of 3 community colleges within Anoka County, MN.

The nearest community college is Anoka Technical College (4.5 miles away).

School Overview:	Anoka-Ramsey Community College	Community College Avg.
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included)	191 staff	63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment	9,424 students	1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio	1:49	1:21
# Full-Time Students	4,145 students	1,262 students
# Part-Time Students	5,279 students	1,508 students

% American Indian/Alaskan	-	1%
% Asian	-	2%
% Hawaiian	-	1%
% Hispanic	-	6%
% Black	-	15%
% White	-	62%
% Two or more races	-	2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$4,551	$4,485

Out-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$4,551	$8,679

School Notes:

Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) is a multi-campus institution and a member institution of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The Coon Rapids Campus is located on the banks of the Mississippi River twenty miles north of downtown Minneapolis. The Cambridge Campus is located on west Highway 95 on the Rum River in Cambridge.
Beginning in 1965 with 600 students in a wing of Centennial High School in Circle Pines, Anoka-Ramsey Community College has grown considerably. In 1967 the college moved to the current Coon Rapids Campus of approximately 103 acres. The Cambridge Campus opened in 1978 and has shown consistent growth in enrollment and facilities. In addition, students may complete many ARCC college courses at convenient off-site locations throughout the neighboring communities. During the 2003-2004 academic year, 9,798 students completed credit classes at the college.
Annually, the college serves over 9,000 learners of all ages as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor's degree, or certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers. Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
The college also focuses on providing professional development and continuing education programs for working adults. Over 7,000 students enroll in these courses each year.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Registered Nurse, AS program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association. ARCC is governed by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees.
Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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Anoka-Ramsey Community College
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Anoka Technical College
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