Academy College
Tel:
(952)851-0066
School Highlights
- Academy College serves 149 students (72% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
- Academy College is one of 11 community colleges within Hennepin County, MN.
- The nearest community college to Academy College is Minnesota School of Business-Richfield (0.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Academy College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Academy College | (MN) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 15 staff | 56 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 149 students | 1,302 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 108 students | 768 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 41 students | 534 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 9% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% |
| % Black | 14% | 9% |
| % White | 70% | 73% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.45 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $42,100 | $35,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Academy College offers high-quality, in-demand programs for today`s job market. We do more than prepare you for a rewarding career-we enable you to enter your chosen field with confidence and commitment!
- From finding a related position while in school to locating the job of your dreams, Academy College is dedicated to your career! Our experienced Career Services team works with current and graduate students every step of the way.
- As you begin your new journey, we offer a supportive environment every step of the way! From tutoring services to computer user sessions, our team of experts are here to ensure your personal academic success.
- We are proud of our campus community and eager to share it with you! We invite you to stop in and meet one on one with an Admissions Representative, to discuss your personal goals and discover how our college meets both your career plans and your lifestyle.
Nearby Schools
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