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 7 community colleges within Saint Louis County, MN.
- The nearest community college to Hibbing Community College is Mesabi Range College (18.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Hibbing Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 51% 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 | 56 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% | 9% |
| % White | 91% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.45 |
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| College Completion Rate | 35% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $39,200 | $35,400 |
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
- The nearest community college to Hibbing Community College is Mesabi Range College (18.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Mesabi Range CollegePublic1,373 students | 18.80 Mi1001 Chestnut St W
Virginia, MN 55792
(800)657-3860 18.801,373 - 1,373 students | 18.80 Mi1100 Industrial Park Drive
Eveleth, MN 55734
18.801,373 - Itasca Community CollegePublic1,222 students | 29.50 Mi1851 Hwy 169 East
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218)322-2300 29.501,222 - Lake Superior CollegePublic5,101 students | 57.10 Mi2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(800)432-2884 57.105,101 - Duluth Business UniversityPrivate, for profit143 students | 59.20 Mi4724 Mike Colalillo Drive
Duluth, MN 55807
(218)722-4000 59.20143
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