Itasca Community College
Tel:
(218)322-2300
- 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 1,222 students (68% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is same as the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 27%.
- Itasca Community College is the only community colleges within Itasca County, MN.
- The nearest community college to Itasca Community College is Hibbing Community College (29.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Itasca 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 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Itasca 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 | 41 staff | 56 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,222 students | 1,302 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 836 students | 768 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 386 students | 534 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 124 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 3% | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| % Black | 6% | 9% |
| % White | 82% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | - |
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| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.45 |
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| College Completion Rate | 33% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,200 | $35,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Itasca Community College is Hibbing Community College (29.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,302 students | 29.50 Mi1515 E 25th St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218)262-7200 29.501,302 - 1,373 students | 48.10 Mi1100 Industrial Park Drive
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218)744-7506 48.101,373 - Mesabi Range CollegePublic1,373 students | 48.30 Mi1001 Chestnut St W
Virginia, MN 55792
(800)657-3860 48.301,373 - 1,091 students | 65.20 Mi905 Grant Avenue SE
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218)333-6600 65.201,091 - 5,331 students | 70.80 Mi501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
70.805,331
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