Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an open-door, comprehensive higher education institution committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Anoka-Ramsey is committed to responding to the educational needs of its changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment.
School Highlights
Anoka-Ramsey Community College serves 8,486 students (32% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 8,486 students
In-state tuition: $5,004
Out-state tuition: $5,004
Minority enrollment: 40%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The student population of Anoka-Ramsey Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Anoka-Ramsey Community College diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 78% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,004 is less than the state average of $5,530. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,004 is less than the state average of $6,060. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
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Acceptance Rate
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90%
SAT Reading
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625
SAT Math
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600
SAT Writing
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565
ACT Composite
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24
ACT English
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24
ACT Math
n/a
24
ACT Writing
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8
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Anoka-Ramsey Community College cost?
Anoka-Ramsey Community College's tuition is approximately $5,004 for In-State students and $5,004 for Out-State students.
For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,530 per year for in-state students and $6,060 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,176 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
