School Highlights
Institute of Production and Recording served 133 students (68% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 43%.
School Overview
Institute of Production and Recording
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
36 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Enrollment
133 students
2,812 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
91 students
1,168 students
# Part-Time Students
42 students
1,714 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
133 students
2,681 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
91 students
1,143 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
42 students
1,714 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
75%
57%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2023)
21%
50%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,560
$17,176
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,466
$12,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,221
$6,752
ACT Composite (Year 2009)
23
23
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Institute of Production and Recording cost?
Institute of Production and Recording's private state tuition is approximately $16,560.
In what neighborhood is Institute of Production and Recording located?
Institute of Production and Recording is located in the Central Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Central Minneapolis.
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