Hibbing Community College
- Hibbing Community College, a technical & community college, provides excellence in lifelong educational and career opportunities in a responsive learning environment.
School Highlights
- Hibbing Community College serves 1,302 students (59% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is more than the state average of 27%.
- Hibbing Community College is one of 6 community colleges within Saint Louis County, MN.
- The nearest community college is Mesabi Range College (18.80 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 50% over five years.
| Hibbing Community College | (MN) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 56 staff | 51 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,302 students | 1,302 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 768 students | 768 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 534 students | 534 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 124 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% |
| % Black | 2% | 8% |
| % White | 91% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 5% |
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.17 | 0.45 |
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| College Completion Rate | 35% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $39,200 | $35,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- HCC has been providing quality higher education since 1918. Although much has changed over the years, a quality education and a concern for student success remains at the heart of what we do. HCC is noted for its high-quality transfer and technical education, and excellent facilities, faculty, staff, and support systems. Innovative programs, partnerships with business and industry, alliances with community members and other educational institutions combined with a high-energy, on-campus environment have poised our college for the future. Hibbing Community College encourages students to use their talents and interests outside the classroom as well as in class. College activities are an important part of student development, creating a well-balanced program of involvement and learning. Hibbing Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nearby Schools
- College Location Mi. Students
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(800)432-2884 57.105,101 - Duluth Business UniversityPrivate, for profit143 students | 59.20 Mi4724 Mike Colalillo Drive
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