Itasca Community College

1851 East Highway 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Itasca Community College faculty and staff believe the first year is critical to the academic success and personal growth of our students.

School Highlights

Itasca Community College serves 1,058 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 32%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,058 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,323
  • Out-state tuition: $6,505
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 14%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Itasca Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Itasca Community College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
80 staff
153 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Itasca Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Itasca Community College diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has declined by 28% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,058 students
2,516 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
533 students
1,092 students
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# Part-Time Students
525 students
1,424 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Itasca Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Itasca Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Minnesota.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
821 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
533 students
1,058 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
52 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
525 students
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
116 students
116 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
n/a
6%
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% Hispanic
1%
7%
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% Black
2%
9%
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% White
86%
68%
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% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Itasca Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Itasca Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Itasca Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
Diversity Score
0.26
0.52
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
30%
32%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Itasca Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.97%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$36,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Itasca Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Minnesota by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,323 is less than the state average of $6,247. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,505 is less than the state average of $6,863. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,323
$6,247
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Itasca Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,505
$6,863
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Itasca Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
94%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Itasca Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,839
$12,264
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Itasca Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,747
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Itasca Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • To best serve the unique needs of first-year students, we will: > give students individual attention in a safe, supportive, and friendly environment. >provide high-quality instruction >communicate and uphold high academic expectations >establish positive advising relationship >support and environment in which students experience and express diverse worldviews. >offer a comprehensive range of activities to enhance learning and personal growth >encourage students to make connections with others on the campus and in the community >evaluate the results of our efforts and us them for continuous improvement. Out commitment is to provide every student with the BEST PLACE TO START.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Itasca Community College cost?
Itasca Community College's tuition is approximately $5,323 for In-State students and $6,505 for Out-State students.
What is Itasca Community College's ranking?
Itasca Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,058 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,323
  • Out-state tuition: $6,505
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 14%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,247 per year for in-state students and $6,863 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,754 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.52, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Academy College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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