Vermilion Community College
School Notes Overview:
Vermilion is a two-year residential college located in Ely, Minnesota on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Our 700 students come from across the country to study in this beautiful setting—the perfect place to get the hands-on and applied learning experiences offered by our environmental programs. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Saint Louis County, MN | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 450 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 150 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 600 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 260 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 77% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 36% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,916 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 32% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,216 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 2% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,667 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 68% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,718 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Vermilion offers a personal learning environment. Our 20:1 student/teacher ratio enables our instructors to know you on a first-name basis. Students can also participate in the many athletic, intramural, outdoor and student life activities offered by our faculty and staff.
- Vermilion offers a variety of two-year degree and one-year certificate programs. Vermilion programs prepare graduates through in-depth instruction which stresses hands-on applications.
- Vermilion's faculty profile has a rich mix of college instructors who bring their academic backgrounds and experience to the classroom.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Ironmen set to tip off (Mesabi Daily News)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 09:04:29 pm
ELY - The Vermilion Community College men’s basketball team is a favorite in the MCAC’s Northern Division with numerous players returning from last year’s squad that went 23-7. - Iron Range Offers H1N1 Flu Vaccines (Northland's News Center)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:11:34 pm
A series of four H1N1 flu vaccine clinics for children ages six months to nine years of age are being planned for this weekend in northern St. Louis county. - Post a comment (The Timberjay)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 05:07:29 am
She didn’t know it at the time, but one of her employees went behind her back. The next thing Jodi Martin knew, she was one of the 2009 winners of the Northland NewsCenter’s “Women in Leadership Award.” - Last Update: 6:00pm (The Timberjay)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 08:07:23 pm
Coast Guard officials in Duluth say they’re planning a major enforcement effort on federally-navigable waters throughout the border country, and the fallout to local outfitters, fishing guides and others who carry passengers for hire could be significant. - Ely Woman Honored For Her Community Involvement (Northland's News Center)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 03:56:29 am
We bring you another profile of one of our women in leadership award winners for 2009. This recipient serves drinks for a living and serves her community on the side. Dave Anderson has her story.
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